J. Blakeson's Queer Villains: Why Antagonists Matter for LGBTQ+ Representation | READUS 101

J. Blakeson's Queer Villains: Why Antagonists Matter for LGBTQ+ Representation | Ever noticed the prevalance of queer characters in complex, often morally abiguous roles, including antagonists, villains and anti-heroes in the films and shows of J. Blakeson? That's because he understands the need to prioritize queer respect over the often-limiting concept of respectability within storytelling, thanks to capitalism and heteronormativity. And I want to examine how he does it.

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References & Resources
Respectable Queerness by Yuvraj Joshi
https://www.corteidh.or.cr/tablas/r28...

The End of American Film Censorship by Kristin Hunt
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LGBTQ Films in the Ithaca College Library by Abby Juda
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The Hays Code & Queer Coding Villains in Hollywood
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Disney+ Sets UK Scripted Projects From Producers Behind “Killing Eve”, “Gentleman Jack” & “The Night Manager” by Jake Kanter
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Suzy Eddie Izzard says she knew her gender identity as a child but rejected it after early career success by Escher Walcott
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:06:30 Respect v. Respectability
00:19:01 We're Nearly There...
00:29:44 I Own You
00:38:52 The Hays Dilemma
00:49:05 What Do YOU Want?
01:00:37 The TRUE Gay Agenda
01:09:26 Conclusion

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