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Movies: Wakanda Forever’s Blink-And-You-Miss-It Queer Romance

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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘s promised LGBTQ+ representation is reportedly lacking, with a queer kiss described as a “blink-and-you-miss-it” moment. Early reviews of the Black Panther sequel have noted that despite actor Michaela Coel claiming the fact her character Aneka is queer “sold me on the role”, it doesn’t translate to the screen. Depictions of Aneka’s sexuality and relationship with Ayo (Florence Kasumba) are limited to a single kiss on the forehead. Grace Randolph, who runs a YouTube channel called Beyond the Trailer, commented on the film’s queer representation, complimenting Coel’s performance but voicing disappointment at the depiction of Aneka’s sexuality. … Read more

TV: Is Stranger Things Queerbating us With Will’s Sexuality?

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Stranger Things queerbaiting?

Stranger Things‘ Millie Bobby Brown has addressed fan speculation that Will (Noah Schnapp) may be gay in an interview, stating: “It’s 2022 and we don’t have to label things”. The Netflix sci-fi show has long hinted that Schnapp’s character Will Byers may be struggling with his sexuality. Fans have long speculated that Will is in love with his best friend Mike, even after he snapped at him in season three: “It’s not my fault you don’t like girls.” Stranger Things season four has continued down this path. In the first episode, Will is seen working on a school project celebrating … Read more

FOR READERS: Why Isn’t Marvel More Queer?

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: It seems like we get queerbaited by Marvel all the time. Sure, there are a few queer heroes in the Marvel Universe, but in the movies that number is vanishingly small. Why? And when do you think that will change? Writers: This is a reader chat – you are welcome to join it, but please do not reference your own works directly. Thanks! Join the chat: FB: http://bit.ly/1MvPABV MeWe: http://bit.ly/2mjg8lf

FILM: Queerbaiting in Frozen 2? Elsa Won’t Come Out.

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Frozen 2 Queerbaiting?

Frozen 2 co-director Jennifer Lee dashed the hopes of some fans for an LGBTQ princess, suggesting that Elsa won’t have any kind of a romantic relationship in the sequel to the hit animated film. Said Lee at a round-table discussion at the Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank: “When we started making the first part, in the very beginning, when we were grounding ourselves in the characters, we did some personality tests to ask real deep questions about who the characters are and what are they wrestling with. One thing that came out clear was that she wasn’t ready for … Read more

Ending Queerbaiting in TV and Film

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FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer J. Scott Coatsworth: We’re a year or two into “will there or won’t there be a FinnPoemance?,” while the producers hint at nebulous future queer characters in the Star Wars Universe. Several Spiderman actors have suggested a queer Spidey, and Ryan Renolds says he’s down with following canon for Deadpool, and yet…? Wonder Woman hints at a lesbian/bi Amazonian homeland, and we see some nice glimpses, sure, but nothing solid enough for the homophobes to hate. They do it because it keeps us coming back and spending our money, with the hope … Read more