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Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

Some of the greatest queer films that came out of the 90s and 00s cast clearly non-queer actors. Birdcage. Priscilla: Queen of the Desert. Two Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything. Transamerica. Milk. Brokeback Mountain. And yet, regardless of the straight and cis-gendered actors who were cast, their portrayal of the struggles of gay and trans life is extraordinary for the times. The unconditional love between … Continue reading Queer Media Representation: Who Cares If They’re Straight?

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Media Representation: A Gay Man’s Perspective

Media representation is a powerful tool in normalising minorities into mainstream society. The first time I saw myself represented on screen was quite surreal. Although the circumstances were a little difficult at the time. At 11 pm, on certain weeknights, SBS would play Queer As Folk. And with mum being an early sleeper, it was perfect timing for my developing sexuality. Admittedly, I mostly watched … Continue reading Media Representation: A Gay Man’s Perspective

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