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Arts, Movie Review

Rachel Mason Reopens a World of Memories and Family Dynamics in her Netflix Hit ‘Circus of Books’

By Mike Szymanski When I first met Rachel Mason, I was unprepared for the wave of personal emotions, memories and love that would overcome me after first being touched by this talented performance-artist-turned-filmmaker. Her touching family story is told in “Circus of Books” which thankfully has eclipsed “Tiger King” as Netflix’s go-to odd documentary. It’s a story about her family, but it was also about … Continue reading Rachel Mason Reopens a World of Memories and Family Dynamics in her Netflix Hit ‘Circus of Books’

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Arts

Little Richard- Musical Architect And Race Gay Liberator

By Stephan Pisko Little Richard’s singing was born out of a “segregational suffering” keeping positively upbeat through the “magic of music” sacrificing. His soul giving his all equipped with a dynamic unique personality and charismatic character broke the mold as Richard grow old. During Little Richard’s planetary time if you weren’t “smiling and singing” you were suffering segregation, or worst! He was a “force” flying … Continue reading Little Richard- Musical Architect And Race Gay Liberator

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Social Issues

Photography Reflects Social Issues of the Times – Transgendered Population

By Stephan Pisko Human beings’ encompass the ‘largest portion of visuality’ the society these creatures’ create has the capacity to influence and change lives’ positively, but on the other side has the volume for depression – suffering and cruelty this must be illuminated meaningfully and honestly through this ‘transparent momentary slice of duration’ displaying an ‘awareness factor’ making human beings’ mindful of it’s actions. Human beings’ are quick to ‘lash … Continue reading Photography Reflects Social Issues of the Times – Transgendered Population

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Movie Review

Caught Between Two Identities The Documentary “Transformer” Tries To Find The Balance

By William Engel “Transformer” is a documentary following the life of Janae Kroczaleski (née Matt), a world champion weightlifter and bodybuilder who came out as a trans woman in 2015. The film chronicles her life leading up to that point, and her trials and tribulations as a person in the process of transitioning, caught between her two identities. (“I’m not comfortable as an extremely muscular … Continue reading Caught Between Two Identities The Documentary “Transformer” Tries To Find The Balance

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“Reach” Is A Film With A Tumultuous Plot Of Troubled Youths

By William Engel Grief, bullying, teen suicide, domestic abuse, homophobia and drug addiction are just a few of the issues incorporated into the tumultuous plot of “Reach”, a heartrending drama about a developing friendship between two troubled youths. The film follows Steven Turano (Garrett Clayton), a depressed high schooler who struggles to deal with the grief of losing his mother at a young age, and … Continue reading “Reach” Is A Film With A Tumultuous Plot Of Troubled Youths

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Movie Review

“To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v. Windsor” A Documentary About Love And Perseverance In A Age Of Intolerance

By William Engel “To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v. Windsor” is an hour-long documentary telling the life story of Edith Windsor, the plaintiff in the Supreme Court case that ruled the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional, allowing same-sex unions to receive the same protections as heterosexual unions under federal law. The film takes us through Edith’s life story, as she moves to New … Continue reading “To a More Perfect Union: U.S. v. Windsor” A Documentary About Love And Perseverance In A Age Of Intolerance

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Movie Review

“Russian Doll” Film Review

By William Engel “Russian Doll” follows Viola Ames (Melanie Brockmann Gaffney), a veteran police detective who’s assigned to investigate the disappearance of a woman who stumbled upon a murder plot behind the scenes of an upcoming play called The Russian Doll. As opening night draws closer and closer, Viola and her partner, EJ (Sarah Hollis) are tasked with unraveling a twisted thread that will lead … Continue reading “Russian Doll” Film Review

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TROUBLING THE STILL WATERS OF DENIAL: Writer/Director Derek Hallquist’s Beautifully Crafted Telling of His Father’s Journey

By: Vernon Nickerson Still waters run deep is a proverb of Latin origin now commonly taken to mean that a placid exterior hides a passionate or subtle nature.” (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)   “Denial” Writer and Director Derek Hallquist’s exquisitely composed story of his parent Christine Hallquist’s (nee David Hallquist) life, is the ultimate 21st Century story of speaking truth to power.  The feature film … Continue reading TROUBLING THE STILL WATERS OF DENIAL: Writer/Director Derek Hallquist’s Beautifully Crafted Telling of His Father’s Journey

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A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau What does it take for someone to stop running from themselves and face who they are? How hard can it be to step up and be your true self without fear or worry of what others may think about you let alone your family? Sometimes it may be harder than one might think! In the film “All about E” E played … Continue reading A Review Of “All About E” A Simplistic Lesson In Self Acceptance

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About The Artist

Doug Sandelin: An Artist With An Engaging Mind

    Chose wisely what to accept and what to reject. Artist Doug Sandelin Much of Doug Sandelin art is socially engaging. He is for the most part a self taught artist.  Doug Sandelin passion is painting portraits and figures. His work is to him like life, just a series a of mistakes in a process of correction. The  series “Idyllic America” that he is currently … Continue reading Doug Sandelin: An Artist With An Engaging Mind

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A Review of “Big Eden” Finding Acceptance And Healing

By: Austin Winter-Chase Sometimes it’s very hard for us to face who we are along with  the fact that we all deserve and our own right to be happy. Sometimes you have to go home to find happiness and acceptance, but most importantly to find yourself and to heal. “Big Eden” is a uniquely American fable about home and family. It hits upon the universal … Continue reading A Review of “Big Eden” Finding Acceptance And Healing

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A Review of “SUMMER” A Beautifully Told Dutch Gay Teen Love Story

By: Austin Winter- Chase Life is hard at any age, but especially when you are a teenager and you’re still trying to figure out who you are and your place in your work in this world.  For sixteen year old Anne  life is a bit more complicated.  She is a beautiful young girl who feels out of place.  Not really knowing how to fit in, … Continue reading A Review of “SUMMER” A Beautifully Told Dutch Gay Teen Love Story

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Cultural issues, Introduction to the Artist, Movie Review

“Boy Meets Girl” A Message Of Unconditional Love: A interview With Director Eric Schaeffer

By: Adrienne Vaught Edited By : Colleen Page “Boy Meets Girl” is a coming-of-age LGBT film in which Director Eric Schaeffer challenges the audience to take their preconceived ideas of the small rural American town, throw it out the window into the gutter where most preconceived notions belong. Combine that with our innate drive to belong to the society and bodies in which we are born and … Continue reading “Boy Meets Girl” A Message Of Unconditional Love: A interview With Director Eric Schaeffer

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Nine New LGBT Documentaries Awarded Support from Arcus Foundation Fund at Sundance Institute

Today the Arcus Foundation announced a lineup of nine lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) -themed documentary films that are to receive support from the newly established Arcus Foundation Fund at Sundance Institute. Established in 2013, the Arcus Foundation Fund provides direct grants to support independent, high potential documentary film projects focused on LGBT issues. The grants are given to projects in various stages of … Continue reading Nine New LGBT Documentaries Awarded Support from Arcus Foundation Fund at Sundance Institute

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