‘The Boys in the Band’ and the Work of Queer Soul
“How could his beauty ever compare with my soul? And although I’ve never seen my soul, I understand from my mother’s Rabbi that…
A Conversation About SKIN: A HISTORY OF NUDITY IN THE MOVIES
Skin: A History of Nudity in the Movies explores the history of nudity in film, beginning with the silent movie era through present…
‘Mucho mucho amor’ is about faith you can see and touch
Richard Lindsay and Ryan Parker have a conversation about ‘Mucho Mucho Amor’, a documentary about the flamboyant Puerto Rican TV astrologer Walter Mercado.…
Circus of Books: a Family’s Coming Out Story
I first heard the story of this movie at a Shabbat dinner at the Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale. The word…
Ryan Murphy’s ‘Hollywood’ and the Struggle to be Loved and Known
A good bishop once said, “Our greatest fear is that if we are truly known, we will not be loved; and if we…
‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Is about Generational Conflict–Just Like all of ‘Star Wars’
(Some spoilers ahead.) I liked The Rise of Skywalker. I’m aware this is either a very popular opinion or a very unpopular opinion.…
Two Cheers for ‘The Two Popes’
I’m a Catholic Church fanboy. I love beautiful churches and religious artwork. I enjoy ritual—particularly as the Catholic Church has humanized its liturgy…
The Cult of ‘Judy’
If you want a review of Judy, starring Renee Zelweger, you can check it out in any number of publications. I went to…
