Cales: Encyclopedua

Cales: Encyclopedua

Most silent comedy is farce in the broadest sense of the term, since it is most often low and physical. What have been called the silent comedies of remarriage could better be described as toned-down sex farces, though their use of divorce reflects its increasing frequency in America at that historical moment. Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959) made three such films: Old Wives for New (1918), Don’t Change Your Husband (1919), and Why Change Your Wife? (1920). As if to illustrate the difficulties of silent romantic comedy, these films, like many American silents, are heavily dependent on title cards, which present proverbial cynicism about marriage. In Why Change Your Wife?, marriage is illustrated by a scene repeated between the husband and each of his wives. As he tries to shave, his wife interrupts him repeatedly, refusing to acknowledge that finishing the shave might reasonably be something the husband should do prior to helping his mate. One expects, given this repetition, that when the husband remarries wife number one, she will revert to type, but the film ends with a title card expressing a previously absent faith in the ability of the romance to last. The new lesson is aimed at women: forget you are wives and continue to indulge your husband’s desires. In The Marriage Circle (1924), Ernst Lubitsch (1892-1947) used subtle gestures and expressions to convey complex emotions among six interrelated charac- ters. Here, irony replaces more overt mockery of mar- riage, and the film treats its subject without moralizing. Other silent films staged romantic comedy by importing conventions from slapstick comedy and melodrama, as does It (1927), which made Clara Bow (1905-1965) ever after the “It Girl.” The story of the ultimately successful cross-class courtship of Bow’s shop girl and her employer, the department store’s owner, the film uses its title to refer to a special sexual magnetism that a lucky few enjoy. It thus offered an attempt at explaining the power of romantic love, as well as its own improbable plot. The sound era brought a raft of romantic comedies adapted from the stage. In the pre-Code era (1928-1934),

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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Annihilation’ and ‘Every Day’ in theaters, new single from Laverne Cox, and more!

The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Annihilation’ and ‘Every Day’ in theaters, new single from Laverne Cox, and more!

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Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!

1) Science-fiction film Annihilation opened on Friday in theaters nationwide. From writer/director Alex Garland, the film follows five women as they venture into the mysterious Shimmer, where the unknown awaits them. One of these women is veteran and paramedic Anya Thorensen, played by Gina Rodriguez. Rodriguez describes her character as “a paramedic from Chicago who happens to be a lesbian and an ex-addict going into the Shimmer to be the hero that she’s kinda always wanted to be.” A major genre release that features a queer woman as one of the main ensemble players is something that needs to happen more often. Annihilation is now playing in theaters.

2) Also opening this weekend is Every Day, the fantasy romance based on the novel by out author David Levithan. Every Day is a love story between a teenage girl and “A,” a person who wakes up in a different body every day. This includes men, women, and one day as a trans teen played by out trans actor Ian Alexander (The OA). Directed by out filmmaker Michael Suscy, the film spreads the message that love is more powerful than appearance or gender. Every Day is out in theaters now.

3) The 2018 BAFTA Awards were announced last weekend. LGBTQ-inclusive wins include James Ivory for Adapted Screenplay of queer coming-of-age romance Call Me By Your Name, Korean lesbian thriller/romance The Handmaiden for Film Not in The English Language, the documentary on gay author and activist James Baldwin I Am Not Your Negro for Documentary, and Coco for Animated Film, which was co-written and co-directed by Adrian Molina, an out gay man. For the complete list of BAFTA winners, click here!

4) Disney Channel’s popular show Andi Mack has been renewed for a third season! The GLAAD Media Award-nominated series broke ground last year when one of the main characters, Cyrus, came out as gay. Having a gay character in a major role in a show aimed at such a wide young audience is a much needed step in the right direction, and with season three, viewers will be able to see more of Cyrus’ story unfold. In other renewal news, NBC renewed comedy Superstore for a fourth season. The ensemble of the workplace comedy includes out comedian and actor Nico Santos as Mateo, a gay employee of the store.

5) A new trailer has been released for season three of Shadowhunters. The trailer shows the new threat of Lillith, plus glimpses of fan favorite couple, Alec and Magnus. The new season of Shadowhunters premieres on March 20th. Another trailer out this week is for the second season of NBC’s Timelessthe sci-fi adventure drama that was cancelled then immediately saved by the network. The show includes the character of Denise Christopher, a special agent assigned to the team, who also has a wife and child. Timeless returns March 11th on NBC.

6) The first casting news has been announced for The CW’s upcoming Charmed reboot. The character of Mel, a lesbian witch described as “a passionate, outspoken activist who loses her way in the wake of family tragedy,” will be played by Melonie Diaz of The Breaks and Fruitvale Station. In other casting news out bisexual actor Natalie Morales has been cast in the lead of new pilot, Abby’s, a show about an unlicensed bar and its patrons. She will play the titular Abby, a military veteran turned bartender.

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— Natalie Morales (@nataliemorales) June 30, 2017

7) Actor and advocate Laverne Cox just released her first single “Beat For the Gods” and an accompanying music video. Cox told Out Magazine she made the song as a “celebration of queer culture and LGBTQ club culture.” The video stars queer and trans talent, including actor Trace Lysette. The song is available to stream and purchase now, and the video is below!

8) The track list of the soundtrack to Disney and Ava DuVernay’s A Wrinkle In Time was released earlier this week. The adaptation of the popular young adult novel will feature six original songs, including songs by out artists Kehlani and Sia. The soundtrack will be available on March 9th, the same day the film is released into theaters. You can hear part of Kehlani’s track “Let Me Live” in the trailer below.

10) The next song and video in out singer Matt Palmer’s visual EP Get Lost was released Thursday. The newest track “The Worst,” continues to tell the story of a relationship between two men played by Palmer and out model Max Emerson, and this newest chapter focuses on their breakup. The song is available to stream and download, and Get Lost can be pre-ordered here. The full album will be out March 9th.

11) Harvey Fierstein’s play Torch Song, which originally was staged in 1978 before transferring to Broadway in in the early ‘80s, will be making its return this fall. The Tony Award-winning play follows Arnold Beckoff, a gay Jewish drag queen and singer living in New York in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Having a queer protagonist of such a successful play in that time was breaking new ground. The revival will premiere on November 1st, and stars out Broadway star Michael Urie.

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— Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) February 21, 2018

12) Lingua Franca, a film currently seeking funding, follows an undocumented trans Filipina woman who falls in love with a Russian-Jewish man on Coney Island. In addition to being a love story, the film also delves into the anxiety of being an immigrant and a trans woman of color in today’s political climate. With a largely immigrant crew, the film seeksto provide increased visibility to underrepresented groups in Hollywood. To find out more about Lingua Franca and how you can help, click here!

February 23, 2018

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British Men Arrested For Verbally Assaulting Gay Couple on Vacation Flight to Spain

British Men Arrested For Verbally Assaulting Gay Couple on Vacation Flight to Spain

Spanish police have arrested three British men who allegedly continuously harassed a gay couple on a flight from the UK to Gran Canaria.

The couple were also verbally assaulted on a transport bus to the baggage terminal.

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The couple filed a complaint. Police were able to identify the suspects based on CCTV footage and ticket information at the airport.

IBT reports:

The accused are all British citizens aged between 25 and 28-years-old, identified only as RDJ, LW, KT.

The trio were arrested on 9 February at a popular tourist destination – Playa del Ingles – on the south of the Spanish island.

They are accused of breaching fundamental human rights in the form of discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Telde guard, which has jurisdiction in Gran Canaria, is investigating the matter further.

Gran Canaria, the second most populous island in the Canary archipelago, is a popular holiday destination for many Europeans, especially Britons. Playa del Ingles is not the classiest of destinations.

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British Men Arrested For Verbally Assaulting Gay Couple on Vacation Flight to Spain

Love is Love Comic Book

Love is Love Comic Book

“Love Is Love” by Elsa Charretier. (DC Comics and IDW Publishing)

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Many well- known and respected comic book writers like Marc Andreyko, Matt Wagner, and Phil Jimenez teamed up with DC Entertainment and IDW Publishing to put together 100 stories in 144 pages that “mourn the victims, examine love and celebrate the LGBTQ community”. The comic book, Love is Love honors the victims of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub during “La Noche Latina” that killed 49 people and injured 53 in June 2016.

By March of last year, Love is Love raised over $165,000 for the OneOrlando Fund which went to the victims and those affected.

Love is Love includes many realistic scenarios of children, teenagers, and adults and their struggles and perseverance with LGBTQ acceptance. This comic book also includes many fan-favorite comic book heroes like Batwoman, Batman, Poison Ivy, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Harley Quinn who all show their support for the LGBTQ community. Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Albus Dumbledore are also featured in Love is Love. All four are depicted creating a rainbow with their wands and the image is accompanied by a quote from Goblet of Fire that states “Differences of habit and language are nothing at all if our aims are identical and our hearts are open.”

Love is Love is available at the following link www.idwpublishing.com/product/love-is-love/

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Repping the Midwest with Author and Educator…

Repping the Midwest with Author and Educator…

Repping the Midwest with Author and Educator @nifmuhammad

Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, celebrated during February in the United States and Canada, we’re highlighting next-generation creatives of color who are shaping the future of their communities. Each of the featured accounts was selected by writer, curator and activist Kimberly Drew (@museummammy).


“Hanif Abdurraqib (@nifmuhammad) is a deeply talented writer and educator, representing as a beacon of hope, dedicated to championing black culture, authenticity and the written word,” says Kimberly of Hanif. “Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, he reps the Midwest in everything that he does, constantly interrogating notions of home in his work. As conversations about gentrification in the US loom large, Hanif is able to bring new, personal perspectives through his poetry. He has a great sense of humor while remaining committed to telling the truth. As an educator, he shared with me that he encourages his students to write about the music that makes them feel most seen, and that sometimes he’ll get essays or poems about [American hip-hop group] Migos. That’s the future I want to live in.”

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