Pride: A queer, socialist call-to-arms for 2020

As of writing, there are people of all ages and walks of life protesting systemic racism on the streets of the United Kingdom. There’s also a pandemic on, with many accusing the Tory government of exacerbating the UK’s horrifying death toll. So to say that “Pride” (2014) might have something to offer the average Brit right now is a bit of an understatement. Continue reading Pride: A queer, socialist call-to-arms for 2020

Colette: Writing, Gender Identity and Escaping the Patriarchy

By Caelyn O’Reilly “Colette” (2018) is a historical drama starring Kiera Knightley about power dynamics, writing, and societal expectations; and how gender impacts all of them. Much of the film is focused on the marriage between Colette (known at the start of the film as Gabrielle) and Willy, played by Dominic West. She’s a young woman from the French countryside, enamored with this confident Parisian … Continue reading Colette: Writing, Gender Identity and Escaping the Patriarchy