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Tag: sexuality

Jenny Hval Talks Björk’s Vulnicura

Music
By Jenny Hval | July 8, 2015
By Jenny Hval | July 8, 2015

Jenny Hval Talks Björk’s Vulnicura

What makes Björk’s new album Vulnicura so devastating? The combination of the private and the ordinary.

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Jason Banker’s Felt

Film
By Bruce LaBruce | June 30, 2015
By Bruce LaBruce | June 30, 2015

Bruce LaBruce (Gerontophilia) Talks Jason Banker’s Felt

Can a film about young woman's violent and self-destructive acting out against the patriarchy make the best of its difficult material?

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks David Wnendt’s Wetlands

Film
By Onur Tukel | December 28, 2014
By Onur Tukel | December 28, 2014

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks David Wnendt’s Wetlands

One of the most shocking and controversial movies of the year inspires not an enraged critical attack — but a cartoon.

Screenwriter Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) Talks Matthew Warchus’ Pride

Film
By Dean Craig | October 7, 2014
By Dean Craig | October 7, 2014

Screenwriter Dean Craig (Death at a Funeral) Talks Matthew Warchus’ Pride

The latest feel-good comedy drama export from the U.K. feels like a familiar product, but only the coldest of hearts could remain unmoved by it.

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Mathieu Amalric’s The Blue Room

Film
By Zach Clark | October 2, 2014
By Zach Clark | October 2, 2014

Zach Clark (White Reindeer) Talks Mathieu Amalric’s The Blue Room

The French actor's latest directorial effort prompts discussion of 4x3 aspect ratio, short running times, nudity and the other kind of "TV movies."

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks David Wnendt’s Wetlands

Film
By Onur Tukel | September 4, 2014
By Onur Tukel | September 4, 2014

Onur Tukel (Summer of Blood) Talks David Wnendt’s Wetlands

One of the most shocking and controversial movies of the year inspires not an enraged critical attack — but a cartoon.

Norman Brannon (Texas Is the Reason) Talks the Soft Pink Truth and the High Camp of Black Metal

Music
By Norman Brannon | June 21, 2014
By Norman Brannon | June 21, 2014

Norman Brannon (Texas Is the Reason) Talks the Soft Pink Truth and the High Camp of Black Metal

Whenever I talk about my childhood, I feel like most people don't fully grasp the implications of growing up in the Pentecostal church. That's why...

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Ghetto Ghouls’ Ghetto Ghouls

Music
By Mish Way | June 5, 2014
By Mish Way | June 5, 2014

Mish Way (White Lung) Talks Ghetto Ghouls’ Ghetto Ghouls

For me, punk music has always been very sexual. Whether I’m performing or just listening, it’s all summoned from that sector of my brain. Now, this...

Rick Moody (the Wingdale Community Singers) Talks George Michael’s Symphsonica

Music
By Rick Moody | March 28, 2014
By Rick Moody | March 28, 2014

Rick Moody (the Wingdale Community Singers) Talks George Michael’s Symphsonica

Here’s a passage from Susan Sontag’s essay of 1964 called “Notes on Camp.” Have you reread “Notes on Camp” recently? It’s well worth doing so, now...

Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) Talks Trust’s Joyland

Music
By Jake Shears | March 4, 2014
By Jake Shears | March 4, 2014

Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) Talks Trust’s Joyland

Justin was the name of the first guy I ever made out with. He was pale, with dyed black hair, fishnets on his arms and a blank expression. I was 15...

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