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Thursday, January 26, 2023
& JULIET, TITANIQUE & More Nominated For Queerties Awards
www.broadwayworld.com: Queerty, the LGBTQ+ entertainment news site, is announcing its nominees for The 11th anniversary Queerties awards, taking place February 28th in Los Angeles.
I had never known that the Queerties existed but somehow it makes sense that the LGBTQ community has set aside a night to honor and celebrate those who continued to break down barriers in the queer community. I also love the titles of the awards as they are both hourobe and enjoyable. Mainstream media is finally starting to show the representation LGBTQ people have been asking for for decades. Disney through shows like The Owl House and movies like A Strange World and Better Nate Than Ever has finally started butting queer couples at the center of there projects which even a decade ago would be almost unheard of. Though the Entertainment industry has miles to go when it comes to queer representation in mainstream media, steps are being taken in the right direction even if they are at a snail's pace. I will definitely check up on the Queerties winners and see who is being celebrated in a community that is just breaking into Mainstream media without judgment after far too long.
I did not know the Queerties Awards existed until today. It is incredible how it expands to recognize and celebrate Queer content across so many different genres. I think my favorite award is Girl, Bye which highlights people in the past year that have made such a negative impact on Queer communities and society as a whole. I am glad to see J.K Rowling has made the list, which I would not be surprised if it was not her first time, as she continues to stand proud of her transphobic beliefs. Rowling continues to disappoint Harry Potter fans worldwide. A few weeks ago I came across an article about a women’s shelter Rowling is funding and how it explicitly turns away trans women and non-binary people. I really don’t understand her, and other, transphobic arguments stating that it is a way for men to secretly prey on women. It fails to recognize how trans and non-binary people are constantly being harassed no matter what space they are in.
I have already voted for the Queerties Awards. I had to. I’m quite excited to see the results. I have to say that it is quite nice to have awards that delve into so many different mediums of queer entertainment. I personally am most excited for the Theatrical Awards. Such as for the show & Juliet. As probably many people somewhat close to me know. I adore & Juliet. It is unapologetic bubblegum and fluff. It centers people of color and has given multiple trans / non-binary actors the chance to be onstage. May is one of my favorite characters in media. As a fellow purple enthusiast, I adore them in all fronts. From their fashion to their personality traits. The way that their character interacts with the world. Anyways, back to the article. I voted for Stephanie Hsu for best performance in a film. Her beautiful and purposeful portrayal of her character in Everything Everywhere all at Once made me feel seen in a way I hadn’t even truly understood till then.
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I had never known that the Queerties existed but somehow it makes sense that the LGBTQ community has set aside a night to honor and celebrate those who continued to break down barriers in the queer community. I also love the titles of the awards as they are both hourobe and enjoyable. Mainstream media is finally starting to show the representation LGBTQ people have been asking for for decades. Disney through shows like The Owl House and movies like A Strange World and Better Nate Than Ever has finally started butting queer couples at the center of there projects which even a decade ago would be almost unheard of. Though the Entertainment industry has miles to go when it comes to queer representation in mainstream media, steps are being taken in the right direction even if they are at a snail's pace. I will definitely check up on the Queerties winners and see who is being celebrated in a community that is just breaking into Mainstream media without judgment after far too long.
Theo
I did not know the Queerties Awards existed until today. It is incredible how it expands to recognize and celebrate Queer content across so many different genres. I think my favorite award is Girl, Bye which highlights people in the past year that have made such a negative impact on Queer communities and society as a whole. I am glad to see J.K Rowling has made the list, which I would not be surprised if it was not her first time, as she continues to stand proud of her transphobic beliefs. Rowling continues to disappoint Harry Potter fans worldwide. A few weeks ago I came across an article about a women’s shelter Rowling is funding and how it explicitly turns away trans women and non-binary people. I really don’t understand her, and other, transphobic arguments stating that it is a way for men to secretly prey on women. It fails to recognize how trans and non-binary people are constantly being harassed no matter what space they are in.
I have already voted for the Queerties Awards. I had to. I’m quite excited to see the results. I have to say that it is quite nice to have awards that delve into so many different mediums of queer entertainment. I personally am most excited for the Theatrical Awards. Such as for the show & Juliet. As probably many people somewhat close to me know. I adore & Juliet. It is unapologetic bubblegum and fluff. It centers people of color and has given multiple trans / non-binary actors the chance to be onstage. May is one of my favorite characters in media. As a fellow purple enthusiast, I adore them in all fronts. From their fashion to their personality traits. The way that their character interacts with the world. Anyways, back to the article. I voted for Stephanie Hsu for best performance in a film. Her beautiful and purposeful portrayal of her character in Everything Everywhere all at Once made me feel seen in a way I hadn’t even truly understood till then.
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