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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
DNF at 52%
I started to really like it but some of the essays didn't really make sense with the Movie in question. And some of the essays were the rinse and repeat sentiments
I started to really like it but some of the essays didn't really make sense with the Movie in question. And some of the essays were the rinse and repeat sentiments
slow-paced
dark
emotional
funny
informative
fast-paced
Amazing perspectives on a variety of horror films! Made me want to rewatch all the classics through a new lens.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Love anything queer, love anything non fiction, love anything horror
reflective
I don't typically read non-fiction, but the format (a collection of essays) and subject (queer and horror) of this seemed like a more palatable read. I am so so so glad that I ended up starting it because it was such a compelling and quick read!! Some essays really resonated with me and my lived experiences, while others really broadened my understanding and value the authors' perspectives.
I think it goes without saying that a project like this runs a risk. A lot of queer media, while innovative and ground-breaking in their own ways, seem to only center the white cisgender gay experience. What I appreciated the most about this collection of works is the intentional and effective intersectionality explored within queerness with aspects including (but not limited to) race, theistic beliefs, geographic region, disability status, and mental health. Not only that but there are applications to a variety of unique experiences including parenting, relationships, and self-exploration!! Bravo for exceeding the expectations and not being another piece of literature that conforms to the stereotypical gay vision.
I have to say my favorite essays involved the exploration of Jennifer's Body as it relates to bisexuality and the gripping and emotional storytelling in the essay that connected to Nightmare on Elm Street.
I think it goes without saying that a project like this runs a risk. A lot of queer media, while innovative and ground-breaking in their own ways, seem to only center the white cisgender gay experience. What I appreciated the most about this collection of works is the intentional and effective intersectionality explored within queerness with aspects including (but not limited to) race, theistic beliefs, geographic region, disability status, and mental health. Not only that but there are applications to a variety of unique experiences including parenting, relationships, and self-exploration!! Bravo for exceeding the expectations and not being another piece of literature that conforms to the stereotypical gay vision.
I have to say my favorite essays involved the exploration of Jennifer's Body as it relates to bisexuality and the gripping and emotional storytelling in the essay that connected to Nightmare on Elm Street.
A couple of these were insightful and clever and made me really consider a queer reading of some of my favorite movies. Some were interesting enough for me to want to read the films to which the essays are responding.
And others feel like they have such a tenuous connection to the original material that it seemed more like a diary entry than an attempt to connect with a horror film. I still don’t understand some choices to bare that much vulnerability with what seems like so little of a payoff. The voice actors certainly did not do this anthology any favor.
And others feel like they have such a tenuous connection to the original material that it seemed more like a diary entry than an attempt to connect with a horror film. I still don’t understand some choices to bare that much vulnerability with what seems like so little of a payoff. The voice actors certainly did not do this anthology any favor.
