Film & Cultural Studies

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Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier

Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier

From: Uncle

In this chapter, Thompson examines the careers of several important Black actors whose characters were not "stranded in cinematic slavery." 8 $0.80 Add
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Having a Gay Old Time in Paris:

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 … 18 $0.18 Add
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Highlander: The Path to Immortality Leads Through Seacouver
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Highlander: The Path to Immortality Leads Through Seacouver

From: Shot in Vancouver

In this chapter, Wiebe traces the Highlander franchise, from Gregory Widen’s 1986 screenplay to the six-season television series (1992–98) filmed primarily in Vancouver. 6 $0.60 Add
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Hosanna!

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 … 28 $0.56 Add
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Housekeeping: The Great American Novel Filmed in Nelson
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Housekeeping: The Great American Novel Filmed in Nelson

From: Shot in Vancouver

In this chapter, Wiebe discusses the 1987 film adaptation of Marilynne Robinson’s Housekeeping, directed by Bill Forsyth and filmed around Nelson, British Columbia. 4 $0.40 Add
How Societies Work

How Societies Work

Class, 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 … 367 View
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I’m Just So Tired of All These Star Wars

I’m Just So Tired of All These Star Wars

On 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. … 22 $2.20 Add
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Imagining an Intercultural Nation:

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 … 27 $0.54 Add
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Impermanent Homes

Impermanent Homes

From: 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. 12 $1.20 Add
In a Queer Country

In a Queer Country

Gay 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 … 320 View
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In Love and Community, Like the Trees

In Love and Community, Like the Trees

From: Crip Kinship

Topics discussed include the role of love in social justice, collective liberation and freedom, love as a practice, accountability, and nature. 11 $1.10 Add
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In Olden Times, When Wishing Still Helped: The Fairy Tale in France and Germany

In Olden Times, When Wishing Still Helped: The 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, … 20 $2.00 Add
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In the Land of the Head Hunters: Edward S. Curtis and the Kwakwaka'wakw
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In the Land of the Head Hunters: Edward S. Curtis and the Kwakwaka’wakw

From: Shot in Vancouver

In this chapter, Wiebe discusses the making and legacy of In the Land of the Head Hunters, the 1914 film shot among the Kwakwaka’wakw in British Columbia. 5 $0.50 Add
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Inequality of Wealth and Income

Inequality of Wealth and Income

From: How Societies Work

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Sonnet 18

From: What You Won’t Do For Love

William Shakespeare’s "Sonnet 18." 1 $0.10 Add
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A Walk in the Spring

From: What You Won’t Do For Love

A poem by thirteen-year-old David Suzuki written in 1949 titled "A Walk in the Spring." 2 $0.20 Add