A millennia ago (well, actually 3 years)… In 2018 I was just a tiny 16 year old, practically a baby really, and was still burying my highly queer identity under 10,000 layers of compulsive heteronormativity and shame. That same year one of the most well-known, and groundbreaking LGBTQIA+ films was released - Love Simon. I was too much of a coward to casually ask my mum if we could go see it (what if she suspected something?!) so I never ended up watching it back when everyone was talking about it online.
This was a very nuanced review of the movie, and I appreciated it. Like, clearly you weren't a fan of the movie, but you still pointed out some good stuff it had. I get pretty worn out from every movie being called the best/worst thing ever when most fall somewhere in between. For this movie in particular, it sounds like much of the hype and praise came from it having LGTBQ+ representation in it. While that is praiseworthy, the key isn't just to have representation, it is to have good representation. Hopefully things will just keep getting better as we go along.
I wanted to highlight your little graphic about "gay people I respect/ don't respect". I think this is really important to talk about. It's a beqautiful thing when people feel truly open and comfortable in their sxulity to make it know and open to the world but when gay folks are continually cast in this excessive rainbow light that how the public begins to view ALL gays. As if anyone who isn't straight parades around as a fabulous unicorn. Great piece!
Thanks for saving me from wasting time on this movie. I've never seen it but it sounds skippable. It is strange how much time real change takes, in cinema and the world. I love the link to an article referencing Adrienne Rich. Her "Dream of a Common Language" book is wonderful poetry.
I loved your anecdotal lede. You have such a personality in your writing--your voice is so clear! I also really like your subheads. They were at really good spots to break up your article.
This was a very nuanced review of the movie, and I appreciated it. Like, clearly you weren't a fan of the movie, but you still pointed out some good stuff it had. I get pretty worn out from every movie being called the best/worst thing ever when most fall somewhere in between. For this movie in particular, it sounds like much of the hype and praise came from it having LGTBQ+ representation in it. While that is praiseworthy, the key isn't just to have representation, it is to have good representation. Hopefully things will just keep getting better as we go along.
I wanted to highlight your little graphic about "gay people I respect/ don't respect". I think this is really important to talk about. It's a beqautiful thing when people feel truly open and comfortable in their sxulity to make it know and open to the world but when gay folks are continually cast in this excessive rainbow light that how the public begins to view ALL gays. As if anyone who isn't straight parades around as a fabulous unicorn. Great piece!
Thanks for saving me from wasting time on this movie. I've never seen it but it sounds skippable. It is strange how much time real change takes, in cinema and the world. I love the link to an article referencing Adrienne Rich. Her "Dream of a Common Language" book is wonderful poetry.
I loved your anecdotal lede. You have such a personality in your writing--your voice is so clear! I also really like your subheads. They were at really good spots to break up your article.