Film & Cultural Studies
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From ![]() Good Times’ CoonfooleryFrom: Uncle |
In this chapter, Thompson writes about depictions of African Americans on television, especially in shows written and produced by Norman Lear. | Cheryl Thompson | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From ![]() Great Moments with Mr. HamiltonFrom: Bigotry on Broadway |
The author critiques Disney and Hamilton, asserting that the sugarcoated treatment of American history that the musical presents is perfectly in sync with the Disney ethos. This chapter explores … | Lonely Christopher | 35 | 2021 | $3.50 Add |
![]() Haircuts by Children and Other Evidence for a New Social Contract |
A cultural planner's immodest proposal: change how we think about children and we just might change the world. We live in an 'adultitarian' state, where the rules are based on … | 218 | View | ||
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From ![]() Harry Belafonte and Sidney PoitierFrom: Uncle |
In this chapter, Thompson examines the careers of several important Black actors whose characters were not "stranded in cinematic slavery." | Cheryl Thompson | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
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From ![]() Having a Gay Old Time in Paris:John Glassco's Not-50-Queer Adventures From: In a Queer Country |
It is a common concern in literary studies of homosexuality to ascertain the sexuality of the author, but Glassco’s autobiographical Memoirs of Montparnasse presents a special case. Much … | Andrew Lesk | 18 | 2001 | $0.18 Add |
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From ![]() Hosanna!Michel Tremblay's Queering of National Identity From: In a Queer Country |
Elaine Pigeon’s "Hosanna! Michel Tremblay’s Queering of National Identity" treats the literary but also considers theatrical elements of Tremblay’s play. One central … | Elaine Pigeon | 28 | 2001 | $0.56 Add |
![]() How Societies WorkClass, Power, and Change |
In 2011, protesters around the world – including Canada – called for changes to the societies in which they live. Many observers were asking: “What do they want?” Some … | Joanne Naiman | 367 | 2012 | View |
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From ![]() I’m Just So Tired of All These Star WarsOn Art and Nostalgia From: On Nostalgia |
Modern nostalgia in novel and flim is discussed, using examples of Ready Player One, Back to the Future, American Graffitti, Indiana Jones, and the introduction of prequels with Star Wars. … | David Berry | 22 | 2020 | $2.20 Add |
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From ![]() Imagining an Intercultural Nation:A Moment in Canadian Queer Cinema From: In a Queer Country |
James Allan’s "Imagining an Intercultural Nation: A Moment in Canadian Queer Cinema" explores three films of recent years which feature gay topics, Kanada by Mike Holboom, Love … | James Allan | 27 | 2001 | $0.54 Add |
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From ![]() Impermanent HomesFrom: At Home |
Chapter 11 features interviews with Jacky Sawatzky and Jeroen Witvliet. This chapter focuses on artists who find belonging and home in any place they are travelling. | Lezli Rubin-Kunda | 12 | 2018 | $1.20 Add |
![]() In a Queer CountryGay and Lesbian Studies in the Canadian Context |
In terms of rights and freedoms for queers, Canada holds an international reputation as among the most liberal of nations. Yet this picture of harmonious gay and lesbian assimilation is nothing … | Terry Goldie | 320 | 2001 | View |
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From ![]() In Love and Community, Like the TreesFrom: Crip Kinship |
Topics discussed include the role of love in social justice, collective liberation and freedom, love as a practice, accountability, and nature. | Shayda Kafai | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() In Olden Times, When Wishing Still HelpedThe Fairy Tale in France and Germany From: Disfigured |
Chapter 3 explores fairy tales from France and Germany, exploring topics including the rise of modern fairy tales, disfigurement and disability in fairy tales, a history of the Grimm brothers, … | Amanda Leduc | 20 | 2020 | $2.00 Add |
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From ![]() Inequality of Wealth and IncomeFrom: How Societies Work |
Joanne Naiman | 28 | 2012 | $4.48 Add | |
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From ![]() NEW! InterludeSonnet 18 |
William Shakespeare’s "Sonnet 18." | William Shakespeare | 1 | 2022 | $0.10 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! InterludeA Walk in the Spring |
A poem by thirteen-year-old David Suzuki written in 1949 titled "A Walk in the Spring." | David Suzuki | 2 | 2022 | $0.20 Add |













