A Closer Inspection of LGBT Characters in Film
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.

A group of first-year students who find themselves in the village of Luragarak. What at first seems like an ordinary visit quickly turns into a nightmare when mysterious deaths begin to occur in the village. As they try to understand what is happening, they become drawn into a dangerous story where fear, suspicion, and the boundaries of reality grow increasingly blurred. The deeper they go into the village’s secrets, the more they realize that getting out may be far more difficult than they ever expected.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
The Lighthouse is patient and hypnotic, pulling us in with its mysterious atmosphere and characters. The film’s slow pace proves to be monumentally effective, showcasing the tedious nature that comes with isolation and poor two-way communication.
"A Drowning Man" (2017) explores the unseen aspects of the Refugee Crisis. In, 15 far-too-short minutes, viewers are given a detailed snapshot of what it's like for a refugee to drown in the waters of poverty and otherness while trying to navigate a land whose promise has worn off, and only 'strange' remains.
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There is a lot of controversy around Q-force. It’s certainly not hard to see why—the series is quite hyperbolic. I will say, that was the first aspect I noticed on my initial watch. Right from the get-go Q-Force barrages you with gay joke after gay joke. This is hit or miss throughout the series.