Recently I have been looking for other ways that GBLTQA has been portrayed in the media. Then I thought of what better but a list of movies with GBTLQA (some underlying)themes or issues. I will start off with a list of movies I have seen then go into a list of what I have not seen.
I have seen:
1.Brokeback Mountain(who hasn’t seen it?)
2.Birdcage
3.A Beautiful Thing(UK)
4. Latter Days(ONE OF MY FAV MOVIES)
5. The Hours
6. Chicago
7. Rent(of course)
8.Transamerica
9.Boys Don't Cry
Have NOT seen:
1. Angels in America
2. Maurice
3. Big Eden
4. Love! Valour! Compassion!
5. The Ritz
6. Making Love
7. Early Frost
8. In & Out
9. And the Band Played On
10. A Very Natural Thing
11. Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July
12. Unconditional Love
13. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
14. Victor/Victoria
15. Under One Roof
16. Cachorro (Bear Cub)
17. Short Bus (some might consider it porn-ish)
18. The Mudge Boy
19. Infamous
20. Law of Desire
21. Milk
22. Deathtrap
23. Fortune and Men's Eyes
24. Breakfast with Scot
25. The Living End
26. Salome's Last Dance
27. Ethan Mao
28. Colma
29. Speedway Junkie
30. A Home at the End of the World
31. Naked Lunch
32. Shelter (both)
33. Beautiful Boxer
34. Patrik 1,5
35. Breakfast on Pluto
36. Fuera de Carta (Chef's Special)
37. Dog Day Afternoon
38.Taking Woodstock
If you have any to add, go ahead and let me know so I can add them to the list!(I’m very sure I forgot some!)
TV SHOWS are next on the list! Let me know what you think I should add(other than QAF and L-word..those are a given)
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Apparently You Cannot be Gay and Christian at the Same Time?
As I was reading the news today I noticed there was ANOTHER article regarding excluding people based on their sexual orientation.
At University of California's Hastings College of the Law, in San Fransisco, a group called the Christian Legal Society is suing the school! Why? Because they want to be recognized as a school organization with school funding. The college rightfully denied CLS from becoming a fully sanctioned group because they wanted to prevent members of non-hetero sexuality from being in the upper ranks of running the group(not being members but "club officers".)
Here is a quote from the groups lawyer:
"CLS has all of its activities entirely open to everyone," lawyer Michael McConnell said. "What it objects to is being run by non-Christians."
So in other words, even though the point of this group is to join together in the light of God and share love and scriptures, they are in fact spreading their homophobic ways unto others. I personally feel the urge to sue due to libel! This statement is saying that anyone who is not hetero cannot be a Christian!(Well, if I was a Christian perhaps I would care more).
ANYWHO,
The lawsuit was previously thrown out by a federal judge in 2004. So now it has landed itself in the Supreme Court, which quickly divided down the middle on what's right and wrong. They are not expected to have a ruling on this issue until this coming summer.
If you would like to read the article written by JESSE J. HOLLAND with AP you can view the following:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36648454/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts//
Is there any issue, article or any thing else that you would like to discuss or get my opinion on? Let me know! No issue it too taboo(well no issue is taboo enough to at least address..not necessarily discuss).
Also, let me know your opinions on what I've said or covered so far. Feel free to let me have it, I quite enjoy CONSTRUCTIVE critisism.
One last note, although this has turned into (basically) a GBLTQA blog, feel free to discuss other issues. What I have discussed are just issues that hit close to home for me. Let me know if there is something whether Gay-Community related or not that you would like to be brought to light!
At University of California's Hastings College of the Law, in San Fransisco, a group called the Christian Legal Society is suing the school! Why? Because they want to be recognized as a school organization with school funding. The college rightfully denied CLS from becoming a fully sanctioned group because they wanted to prevent members of non-hetero sexuality from being in the upper ranks of running the group(not being members but "club officers".)
Here is a quote from the groups lawyer:
"CLS has all of its activities entirely open to everyone," lawyer Michael McConnell said. "What it objects to is being run by non-Christians."
So in other words, even though the point of this group is to join together in the light of God and share love and scriptures, they are in fact spreading their homophobic ways unto others. I personally feel the urge to sue due to libel! This statement is saying that anyone who is not hetero cannot be a Christian!(Well, if I was a Christian perhaps I would care more).
ANYWHO,
The lawsuit was previously thrown out by a federal judge in 2004. So now it has landed itself in the Supreme Court, which quickly divided down the middle on what's right and wrong. They are not expected to have a ruling on this issue until this coming summer.
If you would like to read the article written by JESSE J. HOLLAND with AP you can view the following:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/36648454/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts//
Is there any issue, article or any thing else that you would like to discuss or get my opinion on? Let me know! No issue it too taboo(well no issue is taboo enough to at least address..not necessarily discuss).
Also, let me know your opinions on what I've said or covered so far. Feel free to let me have it, I quite enjoy CONSTRUCTIVE critisism.
One last note, although this has turned into (basically) a GBLTQA blog, feel free to discuss other issues. What I have discussed are just issues that hit close to home for me. Let me know if there is something whether Gay-Community related or not that you would like to be brought to light!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Day of Silence April 16th 2010
A few days ago was the day the GBLTQA community made national news with their Day of Silence.
Day of Silence has grown significantly over the years, starting with over 150 students participating in the first year in 1996. Today, presumably due to increase information available due to technology and word of mouth, seemed to mark a special occasion.
There is a young girl in Mississippi name Constance wanted to bring her girlfriend to prom, the school told her no. She challenged her schools answer in court and was awarded the right to bring her beloved to the event. The school's response? THEY CANCELED PROM.
Now, schools do have a right to cancel events as seen needed, but this seemed a little drastic! A member of the school board that invoked their "right" to cancel stated the following:
"Due to the distractions to the educational process caused by recent events, the Itawamba County School District has decided to not host a prom at Itawamba Agricultural High School this year."
Also this:
"In the announcement, the school board encouraged the community to organize a private prom. "It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors. "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes anyone," the statement concluded. School officials did not respond to calls seeking comment."(By Chris Joyner, USA TODAY)
So now they no only approve of homophobia, they create a hostile environment for any GBLTQAs that are seeking the same rights as everyone else. With so many states moving forward in the Gay Rights Movement(with the exception of Gay Marriages), how are PUBLIC schools still so far behind?
When I was a Jr at my high school, I went to prom with my girlfriend(for those of you who don't know, I am a proud Bisexual). We didn't have any issues what so ever! We walked grand march and had fun dancing/cuddling all night. In fact, there were numerous girls walking down grand march together(not all of them couples, just friends with no dates). However, two of my gay male friends did experience a rough bump in the road when the main office attempted to stop him from being able to walk down grand march with his boyfriend. They decided not to pursue the matter any further and just enjoy their prom.(Either that or they did attempt to get their right and they didn't tell anyone).
I am fairly certain that someone from the younger class fought their right to bring their boyfriend down grand march and prom and was able to do so.
So how is it that only a few states away, this school board would rather piss on everyone then allow a couple access to prom? If a straight male was playing a practical joke and went down grand march dress as a girl(dress and all) would they allow it?
How far are these homophobic Conservatives willing to go? Why should our community be forced back into the closet or have to "repent their ways and see the light of God and CHOSE to be straight"
We are born this way, we simply were made to love differently. As for people who state the we should "be on medication to correct the way our brain chemicals react that make us GBLTQA", what happen to the golden rules we were taught?
What happened to love thy neighbor as thyself? It doesn't say love thy neighbor as thyself1 then later down the page 1:unless thy neighbor is anything but a Caucasian white collar heterosexual with a happy marriage to a woman and 2 kids in a house that they own in the suburbs and goes to church Wednesday night and Sunday morning. Also, they must not associate with anyone outside these boundaries.
You may laugh, but look at all the issues. Even in certain areas of Africa, blacks are treated as a second class citizen!
We need to STOP the hate and phobia and teach love and tolerance.
Hell, people outside of any gender, race, sexual orientation, social status, age etc...
You don't need to like people outside of what your ideal lifestyle should be, but that doesn't mean you should call names, bully, beat up, ban, or kill people who "aren't like you".
Just leave them be, let them do what you are trying to do: Live their lives, Share their Love, and Pass on their Blessings
Back to Day of Silence:
I made it about 20mins(due to my job and child) were pretty good.
How long did you last?
To get more information about Day of Silence please go to:
http://www.dayofsilence.org/index.cfm
They will give you what you need to set up for next year!
I'm trying for 30mins next year! :-)
LOVE YOU ALL
Day of Silence has grown significantly over the years, starting with over 150 students participating in the first year in 1996. Today, presumably due to increase information available due to technology and word of mouth, seemed to mark a special occasion.
There is a young girl in Mississippi name Constance wanted to bring her girlfriend to prom, the school told her no. She challenged her schools answer in court and was awarded the right to bring her beloved to the event. The school's response? THEY CANCELED PROM.
Now, schools do have a right to cancel events as seen needed, but this seemed a little drastic! A member of the school board that invoked their "right" to cancel stated the following:
"Due to the distractions to the educational process caused by recent events, the Itawamba County School District has decided to not host a prom at Itawamba Agricultural High School this year."
Also this:
"In the announcement, the school board encouraged the community to organize a private prom. "It is our hope that private citizens will organize an event for the juniors and seniors. "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes anyone," the statement concluded. School officials did not respond to calls seeking comment."(By Chris Joyner, USA TODAY)
So now they no only approve of homophobia, they create a hostile environment for any GBLTQAs that are seeking the same rights as everyone else. With so many states moving forward in the Gay Rights Movement(with the exception of Gay Marriages), how are PUBLIC schools still so far behind?
When I was a Jr at my high school, I went to prom with my girlfriend(for those of you who don't know, I am a proud Bisexual). We didn't have any issues what so ever! We walked grand march and had fun dancing/cuddling all night. In fact, there were numerous girls walking down grand march together(not all of them couples, just friends with no dates). However, two of my gay male friends did experience a rough bump in the road when the main office attempted to stop him from being able to walk down grand march with his boyfriend. They decided not to pursue the matter any further and just enjoy their prom.(Either that or they did attempt to get their right and they didn't tell anyone).
I am fairly certain that someone from the younger class fought their right to bring their boyfriend down grand march and prom and was able to do so.
So how is it that only a few states away, this school board would rather piss on everyone then allow a couple access to prom? If a straight male was playing a practical joke and went down grand march dress as a girl(dress and all) would they allow it?
How far are these homophobic Conservatives willing to go? Why should our community be forced back into the closet or have to "repent their ways and see the light of God and CHOSE to be straight"
We are born this way, we simply were made to love differently. As for people who state the we should "be on medication to correct the way our brain chemicals react that make us GBLTQA", what happen to the golden rules we were taught?
What happened to love thy neighbor as thyself? It doesn't say love thy neighbor as thyself1 then later down the page 1:unless thy neighbor is anything but a Caucasian white collar heterosexual with a happy marriage to a woman and 2 kids in a house that they own in the suburbs and goes to church Wednesday night and Sunday morning. Also, they must not associate with anyone outside these boundaries.
You may laugh, but look at all the issues. Even in certain areas of Africa, blacks are treated as a second class citizen!
We need to STOP the hate and phobia and teach love and tolerance.
Hell, people outside of any gender, race, sexual orientation, social status, age etc...
You don't need to like people outside of what your ideal lifestyle should be, but that doesn't mean you should call names, bully, beat up, ban, or kill people who "aren't like you".
Just leave them be, let them do what you are trying to do: Live their lives, Share their Love, and Pass on their Blessings
Back to Day of Silence:
I made it about 20mins(due to my job and child) were pretty good.
How long did you last?
To get more information about Day of Silence please go to:
http://www.dayofsilence.org/index.cfm
They will give you what you need to set up for next year!
I'm trying for 30mins next year! :-)
LOVE YOU ALL
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
From Dr. Laura's Mailbag: MAJOR HOMOPHOBIA WHAT?!?
Ok, now I did some research on this situation and here is what I found. Apparently, Dr. Laura posted the following quote on her site
"[H]ear it one more time perfectly clearly: If you're gay or a lesbian, it's a biological error that inhibits you from relating normally to the opposite sex. The fact that you are intelligent, creative and valuable is all true. The error is in your inability to relate sexually intimately, in a loving way to a member of the opposite sex -- it is a biological error."
I have also read that she stated that homosexuals are "deviants" who prey on children and should seek reparative therapy.(Even though she later tried to retract that statement saying "Variety says I call them deviants. No. I call homosexual practices deviant..."
Also, from what I have see she feels homosexuals should be treated in the following way:
Give them information on groups that will help them change
Don't allow them around their nieces, nephews or other young children
Don't sanction their shack-up relationships by having them over with their shack-up honeys as if they were in a normal and valid relationship
And fight to ensure that they will never be able to have their marriages recognized by the government.
Now I'm an not sure when this all happened but to find this information online from someone who had been so respected, reminds me why I read Dear Prudence for ANY and ALL advice issues.
I was informed that she had written a book that had a passage that follows:
"The agenda of homosexual activists has moved past the demand for tolerance and respect to demanding acceptance of homosexuality as healthy, normal and equivalent in every way to heterosexuality. Necessary to advancing this agenda is undermining the significance of the traditional definition of family as husband, wife, and children."
If you want to read further about this go to http://www.robertslevinson.com/gaylesissues/features/collect/drlaura/bl_drlauramain.htm
Now, I read Dear Prudence ALL THE TIME(what else am I supposed to do at work?) I have read a few questions coming in for advice from homosexual readers and she still answers them in the best way possible, just like she would do for ALL of her readers who write in. Now, I know that Emily Yoffe took over the position sometime February 2006 in which it was Margo Howard before from mid-March of 1998,(the original author was Herbert Stein.)
Now upon trying to research these author's views(more so Yoffe and Howard) I cannot for the life of me find if they were just giving advice like they do best or if they are actually Allies(or in the GSBTQ themselves?) I did find the following link for homophobia advice from Howard which I cannot tell either way.
http://www.slate.com/id/2132556/
(It is the first question/answer on that page) Howard gives very good advice and was very gentle about the subject while speaking with a self proclaimed homophobe(who states he doesn't condone homosexuality but doesn't take actions against it)
as far as Yoffe, I have read a few advice questions and answers where she speaks to not about homophobes but also engages in conversation with homosexuals(such as one man who stated he was about to get married but isn't out to his whole family yet and wants to prevent issues from arising from his wedding, which for the life of me I cannot find the link)
and in this one her answer was short and sweet on how to deal with homophobic slurs via facebook "friends"
http://www.slate.com/id/2249151/pagenum/2
however there is one where she basically waggles her finger at a cross-dresser who isn't out
"[H]ear it one more time perfectly clearly: If you're gay or a lesbian, it's a biological error that inhibits you from relating normally to the opposite sex. The fact that you are intelligent, creative and valuable is all true. The error is in your inability to relate sexually intimately, in a loving way to a member of the opposite sex -- it is a biological error."
I have also read that she stated that homosexuals are "deviants" who prey on children and should seek reparative therapy.(Even though she later tried to retract that statement saying "Variety says I call them deviants. No. I call homosexual practices deviant..."
Also, from what I have see she feels homosexuals should be treated in the following way:
Give them information on groups that will help them change
Don't allow them around their nieces, nephews or other young children
Don't sanction their shack-up relationships by having them over with their shack-up honeys as if they were in a normal and valid relationship
And fight to ensure that they will never be able to have their marriages recognized by the government.
Now I'm an not sure when this all happened but to find this information online from someone who had been so respected, reminds me why I read Dear Prudence for ANY and ALL advice issues.
I was informed that she had written a book that had a passage that follows:
"The agenda of homosexual activists has moved past the demand for tolerance and respect to demanding acceptance of homosexuality as healthy, normal and equivalent in every way to heterosexuality. Necessary to advancing this agenda is undermining the significance of the traditional definition of family as husband, wife, and children."
If you want to read further about this go to http://www.robertslevinson.com/gaylesissues/features/collect/drlaura/bl_drlauramain.htm
Now, I read Dear Prudence ALL THE TIME(what else am I supposed to do at work?) I have read a few questions coming in for advice from homosexual readers and she still answers them in the best way possible, just like she would do for ALL of her readers who write in. Now, I know that Emily Yoffe took over the position sometime February 2006 in which it was Margo Howard before from mid-March of 1998,(the original author was Herbert Stein.)
Now upon trying to research these author's views(more so Yoffe and Howard) I cannot for the life of me find if they were just giving advice like they do best or if they are actually Allies(or in the GSBTQ themselves?) I did find the following link for homophobia advice from Howard which I cannot tell either way.
http://www.slate.com/id/2132556/
(It is the first question/answer on that page) Howard gives very good advice and was very gentle about the subject while speaking with a self proclaimed homophobe(who states he doesn't condone homosexuality but doesn't take actions against it)
as far as Yoffe, I have read a few advice questions and answers where she speaks to not about homophobes but also engages in conversation with homosexuals(such as one man who stated he was about to get married but isn't out to his whole family yet and wants to prevent issues from arising from his wedding, which for the life of me I cannot find the link)
and in this one her answer was short and sweet on how to deal with homophobic slurs via facebook "friends"
http://www.slate.com/id/2249151/pagenum/2
however there is one where she basically waggles her finger at a cross-dresser who isn't out
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2010/03/08/DI2010030802916.html
(look for Fairfax)
There are numerous others from Yoffe that go back and forth that make you wonder if she is just doing her job or is an Alli.
What are you opinion about all of this?(I respect your opinion however I will NOT tolerate hate, libel or slurs on my blog:Be warned)
Saturday, April 10, 2010
First of Many to Come
I have decided to open this blog to give advice to whomever may need or want it. Basically, I'm pulling a Dear Prudence.
I love helping others solve personal(and professional) issues they may have. I will do the best I can to answer every and all questions I find approriate to discuss.(Which is basically everything).
I am a very loving and liberal person so I will not tolerate hate of anyform on my blog(whether it be physical or emotional or lifestyle issues). There is a zero tolerance policy in place. To put it frankly, if you don't like my opinion, don't read it. This is my blog, my voice, and my words.
Just background on me, I have been through many things in my life that has brought me to where I am today. I have been through many ups and downs including but not limited to abuse of all forms, loss of a child, loss of family members, bullying/hate threats, and love(and lost loves).
If you feel you would like to ask me a question to post on my blog(or personally) I will do so. You can remain Anon or however you feel to approach me.
I wish you all the best in life!
Blessed Be,
Becca
I love helping others solve personal(and professional) issues they may have. I will do the best I can to answer every and all questions I find approriate to discuss.(Which is basically everything).
I am a very loving and liberal person so I will not tolerate hate of anyform on my blog(whether it be physical or emotional or lifestyle issues). There is a zero tolerance policy in place. To put it frankly, if you don't like my opinion, don't read it. This is my blog, my voice, and my words.
Just background on me, I have been through many things in my life that has brought me to where I am today. I have been through many ups and downs including but not limited to abuse of all forms, loss of a child, loss of family members, bullying/hate threats, and love(and lost loves).
If you feel you would like to ask me a question to post on my blog(or personally) I will do so. You can remain Anon or however you feel to approach me.
I wish you all the best in life!
Blessed Be,
Becca
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