by Blake and Mackenzie Welcome to the Douglas Anderson Gender-Sexuality Alliance’s brand-new LGBT Media Roundup! In this series, we’ll bring you the best queer TV, movies, books, music, and more that the past month had to offer-- and the occasional old-but-gold recommendation. MUSIC: Invisible Ax - 4th Curtis 4th Curtis, a self-described “all-trans band with a sinister plan,” made their debut in 2015 with the EP “Hercule,” and have been delivering good music ever since. Their most recent release, “Invisible Ax,” is no exception. From the haunting harmonies of “Marie Antoinette” to the hard-hitting chorus of “Julius Caesar,” this EP is jam-packed with memorable musical moments. TV: Atypical Atypical is best described as a coming of age tale centered around a family in Connecticut and their teenage son Sam (Keir Gilchrist), who is on the autism spectrum. However, that is not the only spectrum represented on screen— in the newly-released third season Sam’s sister Casey (played by non-binary actor Brigitte Lundy-Paine) is depicted trying to battle life and romance with her newfound discovery that she may be developing feelings for her friend Izzie. Bridgette Lundy-Paine adds “She’s been awoken, as we might say, to her young queer youth.” - Mackenzie TV: Dickinson This period drama on the life of seminal American poet Emily Dickinson (as played by Hailee Steinfeld) doesn’t shy away from the fact that she was gay. In fact, her sexuality and relationship with her childhood friend Sue Gilbert (as played by Ella Hunt) are explored, and valued as a vital important part of Dickinson’s story. If that’s not enough, this show is truly wild, right down to the casting-- it features Wiz Khalifa as Death and John Mulaney as Henry David Thoreau. There really is something for everyone on Dickinson. BOOK: Call Down the Hawk - Maggie Stiefvater In this long-awaited companion to the critically acclaimed The Raven Cycle series, author Maggie Stiefvater masterfully spins a tale of truth, dream, reality, morality, and most importantly, art crimes. Dreamer Ronan Lynch takes center stage as he navigates the consequences of the “curiosities and catastrophes” he pulls from his dreams. New and equally enticing characters Carmen Farooq-Lane, Jordan Hennessy (and her cohorts) are introduced, and fan favorites such as Ronan’s boyfriend, Harvard student Adam Parrish return. At its heart, Call Down the Hawk is the story of a dreamer, a dream, a dream-hunter, and the games they play under the looming threat of a dream-induced apocalypse. BOOK: Wayward Son - Rainbow Rowell The sophomore novel in the Simon Snow series asks the question, what happens after the villain is defeated? What happens after the Chosen One saves the day? For Simon Snow and his friends, the answer is obvious: Roadtrip. So, Simon, his boyfriend Baz, and their friends Penelope and Agatha embark on a soul-searching cross-country journey, encountering whimsical creatures and misfortunes aplenty along the way. FILM: Let it Snow dir. Luke Snellin
Based off the book of the same name, this ensemble Christmas rom-com includes a gay storyline, between Waffle Town waitress Dorrie (played by non-binary actor Liv Hewson) and closeted cheerleader Kerry (Anna Akana). What’s more, this feel-good Netflix original subverts the tired trope of the unrequited crush on the straight best friend, allowing Dorrie and her friend Addie to have a supportive platonic relationship, and giving her a love interest who reciprocates her feelings.
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