Queer Theory – Film Theory Research
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| Cue | Notes |
| – how is explicit or implicit homophobia defined and differentiated? – how do we identify implicit homophobia? – what exactly is a “queer theorist”? – what other well-known films can queer theory apply to? | – important perspective – can reveal how art supports or denies homophobia – discrimination in negative stereotypes/beliefs about queer people – sick, evil, sexual predators, child molesters, “recruiters” for homosexuality – small population, actually a lot of people – children raised will become gay – linked to deconstruction – showcases art where traditional views are challenged – questions from queer theorists: – what is contributed to LGBTQ+ experience and history? – If there’s homophobia, is it explicit or implicit? – how is sexual identity and its struggles shown? – “Rocky Horror” popular and challenged traditional views on sexuality – applied in the many male/male relationships in “The Dark Knight” – not necessarily romantic/sexual, but relationships are shown to be meaningful |
Summary
Queer theory is the analysis of films on how it challenges or enforces traditional views on sex and sexuality.