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We discuss, review, criticize, recommend, and create queer representation in all sorts of media. We stand by promoting positive images of queer people and relationships by critiquing and motivating others for better representation of queers in media, listen in and join us!

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Welcome to Queer Media!

We discuss, review, criticize, recommend, and create queer representation in all sorts of media. We stand by promoting positive images of queer people and relationships by critiquing and motivating others for better representation of queers in media, listen in and join us!

RULES

  1. This subreddit is Safe Space. Hate speech or slurs of any kind will not be tolerated. Direct quotes from source material are permitted without censorship but must be cited as such (using quotation marks to indicate a direct quote). Discussion of material which is potentially triggering must contain a trigger warning [TW] in the title of the post.

  2. Treat other redditors and their opinions with respect. Downvotes should not be used to demonstrate disagreement with someone's point, but should rather be used for posts that derail the discussion, are intentionally inflammatory, or do not add anything of material value.

  3. Do not engage with trolls. Do not start wars in the comments. If a post needs to be removed, report it to the moderators. "Mini-modding" does not contribute to the subreddit and will be removed.

POSTS

  • Please label posts as: Discussion, Criticism, Recommendation, or Meta.

  • [Discussion] - For speculative or non-critical discussion of representation in media. This can include sharing news of announced characters or discussion of characters revealed to be queer. Please use the sub-tag [Discussion-Shipping] for threads speculating on relationships.

  • [Criticism] - For identification and discussion of problematic representation, negative depiction, or straight-washing. Please keep discussions polite and reasonable.

  • [Recommendation] - For identifying and sharing media (fiction, television, movies, radio, etc) with positive representation of queer characters. Try to include a genre in any direct links to recommendations (slice of life, adventure, romance, etc). When sharing fiction, please also share warnings for any possible triggers it contains.

  • [Meta] - For the discussion of the current media landscape toward queer characters, studio interference, "Word of God" statements regarding a characters' identity, as well as writers, directors, and actors who identify as queer and trans.

/r/QueerMedia

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Hurt: A Queer, Mental Health Oriented Webseries!

The season premiere for my no-budget passion project webseries about growing up autistic and queer is now live! It would mean the world if my fellow queer folks would check it out, support it, see if they connect with it! You can skip Seasons 1-2 if you prefer! Its a good jumping on point!

https://youtu.be/Bl8vHgGdbwA

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2024/05/14
21:34 UTC

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My friend is new to queer media

Hello, my friend is just getting into queer media and I want to be able to get them into some movies and tv shows, possibly books and music as well. As of right now movies wise I have “But I’m a cheerleader” “All of us strangers” “EEAAO” “Moonlight” and a few others. Tv wise I only have “Pose” and “The L word” I want to be able to provide her shows and movies that are crucial to queer history and culture and unfortunately these are what I’m coming up with, while some of these are 100% queer culture others just happen to be gay. I was hoping I could get some recommendations to give her that are really good but also teaches about queer struggle rather that be general homophobia, queer heartbreaks, queer coming of age, whatever. I just can’t remember everything I’ve consumed that has helped me be aware of the history and the culture, you know, so any recommendations would be appreciated! Thanks!

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2024/04/05
04:02 UTC

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DEATH BY WALKING: a queer cast-centered horror drama that im making the 1st episode for

im a gay mlm whos new to animation and i really want to grow an lgbt+ friendly fandom one of these days. this is an english/swedish yt series about an organization with quite obscure methods of dealing with the rise in cirminal activity in sweden.
the pre-ep is here

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2024/03/12
09:39 UTC

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Where can I watch Ghost Carnival by Qiu Miaojin?

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2024/02/19
15:36 UTC

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'Hurt': A Queer, AuDHD Webseries

Hello all! A wee bit nervous... this is my first reddit post. Like, ever. But I'm coming to you today with a project very near and dear to my heart, in the hopes you'll take the time to give it a try.

https://preview.redd.it/v2ygwn8ox3ec1.jpg?width=3840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36897b266da72947df81f05f271e631f99b2528f

'Hurt' is an LGBT-led webseries about a gay, AuDHD man as he navigates suicidal ideation. After he meets Fin, a Black, trans man, he discovers Fin is also planning on ending things... and the two set to work trying to save each other.

'Hurt' was designed as a sort of Anti-13-Reasons-Why... so while it tackles gritty, serious subject matter, it does so as a sort of Heartstopper/Skins hybrid, avoiding details that might trigger in favor of the deeper emotion behind it.

'Hurt' currently consists of 14 episodes across 2 seasons. A third and final season is being filmed right now. I would love- LOVE- to reach a broader audience, so if you're game to give the series a go, you can check out the series on Sparkk TV or at our YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYA3HbLuIZQv5Vqm1JMl9Dw

A quick note that we are a no budget webseries, and we struggled a bit with audio in our first season. Nevertheless, we have an 8.7/10 on IMDb as of right now due to our strong story and character work.

I hope you watch and enjoy Hurt! Any and all shares, comments, and/or reviews mean the world!

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2024/01/23
03:15 UTC

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[Academic] Call for Reading Group Participants for Queer Fairy Tale Retellings (All welcome)

Hello! I'm Sukanya, a PhD research scholar at Savitribai Phule Pune University, India, and my thesis focuses on Queer Studies and Fairy Tale Studies. As part of my research, I am curating an anonymous Reading Group wherein participants would be offered to read some of the novels selected for my thesis and answer a few questionnaires. This would help me collect data for my research on fairy tale retellings. If anyone is interested, please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/MdduZcRZ4vDY4Q138
Upon filling the form, an email with a PDF Information Booklet shall be sent that explains the privacy measures and research procedure, so that readers may make an informed decision before confirming their participation.
Participation is voluntary and the collected data shall be used to support my thesis' arguments favouring queer retellings. Any questions/doubts regarding this study can be directed to me at sukanyagargsmail@gmail.com Thank you in advance!

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2023/11/10
18:16 UTC

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Is Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan's Saltburn Queer or Not?

I just wrote my first article on a looong time :)) if anyone is interested you can read / join the discussion on: whether Saltburn will be queer or if we have been baited https://medium.com/@zeo-roma/saltburn-how-queer-is-fennell-s-latest-feature-really-b2e8f39571af Is Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan's Saltburn Queer or Not?

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2023/09/04
17:27 UTC

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Is Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan's Saltburn Queer or Not?

I just wrote my first article on a looong time :)) if anyone is interested you can read / join the discussion on: whether Saltburn will be queer or if we have been baited https://medium.com/@zeo-roma/saltburn-how-queer-is-fennell-s-latest-feature-really-b2e8f39571af Is Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan's Saltburn Queer or Not?

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2023/09/04
17:20 UTC

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Gayla Turner found boxes of photos in her mother's closet that revealed a secret LGBTQ community in rural Wisconsin a century ago. She wrote a book about the risks they took for love. I wrote this song for the new Audiobook. Many of the photos are in this beautiful music video "Don't You Dare"

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2023/07/23
19:26 UTC

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Survey takers needed!

I'm writing a dissertation on queer representation in media. I'm focusing the essay on "Call Me By Your Name", and also looking at "Moonlight" and "Love, Simon" as a before and after. As part of this I am doing a survey on the films, and it would be very helpful if people took it. I've linked it here

Thank you :)

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2023/05/18
20:52 UTC

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Bachelor thesis: Perception of lgbtq+ and poc characters from the Netflix series Sex Education

Hi everyone! I am a university student from the Netherlands, and I am currently researching viewers’ perceptions of characters from Sex Education for my bachelor thesis. My study explores how the portrayal of lgbtq+ characters and characters of color relates to different viewers' engagement with them.

I am looking for more diversity in my respondents (in particular, I need some more insights from members of the lgbtq+ community and people of color). If you have watched the show, I would really appreciate if you could take some time to fill out this short 5-10 minute survey. This will not only help me graduate, but it will also contribute to the wider understanding of why diversity representation on TV is important. Thank you so much!!

Link to survey: https://erasmusuniversity.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ahizowKbmd3W1mK

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2023/04/23
11:15 UTC

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Hello everyone! 🤗

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2022/10/28
12:15 UTC

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Alaska Thunderfvck 5000 is just amazing! Her style is Queer Excellence!

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2021/03/12
18:15 UTC

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NAOMI SMALLS Runways RANKED | RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 | Heel vs Flat

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All ALASKA'S Runways RANKED | ALL STARS 2 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Heel vs Flat

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2021/02/19
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Drag Race Queen STACY LAYNE MATTHEWS Reading Gay TiKTOKs

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NAOMI SMALLS Runways RANKED | ALL STARS 4| RuPaul's Drag Race | Heel vs Flat

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2021/02/12
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Gay Tik Tok Compilation Reaction | QUEEN REACTS | Stacy Layne Matthews

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MANILA'S Runways RANKED | All Stars 4 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Heel vs Flat

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MIZ CRACKER'S Runways RANKED | ALL STARS 5 RuPaul's Drag Race | Heel vs Flat

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ALYSSA EDWARDS Runways RANKED (Season 5)

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16:12 UTC

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