Subjectivity

“Game of Thrones” and Contemporary American Culture

In a recent Slate article, Jack Hamilton claims that HBO’s Game of Thrones largely eschews (and…
What Makes Effective Historical Fiction

I’ve been a fan of historical fiction for most of my life. There is something enchanting…
The Queer Pleasures of Disney Villains

Upon a recent watching of the excellent YouTube video “The Spell Block Tango,” it occurred to…
Why Straight Audiences Don’t “Get” Gay Films

While I was visiting my parents recently, I had the distinct pleasure of watching the classic…
What’s Your Position?: The Politics of Top and Bottom in Gay Sex

“Everything in the world is about sex except sex. Sex is about power.” —Oscar Wilde It…
What We Mean When We Ask “Are You SURE You’re Gay?”

We’ve all either heard or it said it. Upon hearing that our gay friend doesn’t like…

“Game of Thrones” and Contemporary American Culture