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Independent films
fromInverse
4 days ago

85 Years Later, A Forgotten Horror Remake Tried, And Failed, To Rejuvenate The Genre

The Hollywood horror boom of the early 1930s produced influential films, with Universal's The Black Cat standing out for its dark themes and unique storytelling.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 months ago

Lavender marriages: What queer unions and relationships can teach us about love and safety

Lavender marriages were protective unions formed to conceal same-sex attraction, offering safety and partnership amid social, cultural, legal and political persecution.
Film
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago

What The New Yorker Was Watching in 1925

The New Yorker began film criticism in 1925 by praising Murnau's The Last Laugh and emphasizing direction, cinematic innovation, and critical attention to Hollywood morality debates.
Film
fromDefector
10 months ago

Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back: Michael Koresky On Hollywood's Queer History | Defector

Hollywood filmmaking history is often misrepresented as a progressive narrative regarding LGBTQ+ representation.
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