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JJ & Emily

For my final project I decided to edit together the characters Jennifer Jareau and Emily Prentiss from the television show “Criminal Minds.” This was actually the first show that made me into a “fangirl” and made the first step to join a “fandom”. I was utterly invested into this show and into this ship; “Jemily.” I actually shipped Jemily before I even realized I was … Continue reading JJ & Emily

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Mosquita Y Mari

The film Mosquita Y Mari is about two fifteen year old girls who clearly have strong feelings for each other. Yolanda being a straight-A student while her neighbor, Mari, is a car-picking rebel that can care less about school, that is of course, until Yolanda comes into her life. Their relationship is intense from the start. In an early scene, Mari changes in front of … Continue reading Mosquita Y Mari

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Paris is Burning

The film Paris is Burning is a monumental film that continues to offer criticism from the LGBTQ+ and POC community. Due to the fact that this film focuses on the intersectionality of the queer and person of color community, creates a more convoluted approach when watching and analyzing this film. Personally, I’ve watched this film in a prior queer studies class where we look at … Continue reading Paris is Burning

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Tangerine

Sean Baker’s film, Tangerine was met with high praise from critics for its diverse story telling and cinematic flare that happens with just an iPhone. However, scholars and members of the LGBTQ+ community, specifically black trans women, see it as another cliché film that’s profiting off a minority group. It doesn’t help that the film is directed and written by a two white cis-gendered males. … Continue reading Tangerine

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