August Vol.2 Issue 20
News & Views Monthly Movie Pick: ‘The Feels’
The Monthly Newsletter of PFLAG Beaumont
The 2017 film “The Feels” centers
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imbibing in MDMA which causes Lu to
around a lesbian couple and their small
accidnetly reveal she has never had an
co-bachelorette weekend in an isolated,
of the story, yet the film still makes room
group of friends while divulging in a the albeit posh cabin. Andi and Lu are
accompanied by a sister, work friend,
childhood guy friend and a best friend who is a singer songwriter.
The dominant personality of Andi played by “Fresh off the Boat’s”
Constance Wu is subtle — as are most of the shining characteristics of each
player in this subdued romantic comedy. The dialogue - driven tale could
have been a play with Lu, portrayed by Angela Trimbur, and the other
characters shying away from boxed-in
stereotypes. Instead, they are portrayed in an easy-going and well rounded fashion.
There are hiccups before the brides-
to-be even arrive to their cabin in the
woods. Lu’s sister is several hours late
which, in turn, reveals to the audience Lu’s underlying feelings of ineptitude
and submissiveness towards her partner and her partner’s relationship with her friends.
The cast provides a lifelike picture of
diverse personalities melding and how humans deal with the friction caused when mixing these differing personalities.
The band of merry partiers end up
orgasm, providing the principal conflict
for others to to showcase their personality quirks.
What makes this tale unique is the
pragmatic and ethereal mode in which
the characters move through
conversions and subsequently, their lives. Although “The Feels”doesn’t go for
big laughs, the sophisticated, yet
inconspicuous humor will keep the
viewer interested and wishing their
friends and lovers were as practical as
these on-screen best friends.
Movie available on Netflix.
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More Monthly Book Pick: ‘Tomorrow Will Be Different’
By Amanda Turner Pride Fest Co Chair
Register to Vote Monthly Call To Action
You may register online, or we have a registrar at nearly every Support and Education meeting.
I was amazed by author Sarah Mcbride when I met her 3 years ago, hearing her story personally brought me to tears, her book goes even deeper. Keep a box of tissues close by when reading her story, “Tomorrow Will Be Different.” Sarah is the national press secretary for the Human Rights Campaign, and was a high school political activist well before coming to terms with her gender identity. Her achievements at University, working in the White House as an intern and was the first Transgender Woman to speak at a national political convention have earned her respect from the highest positions in the land even the world. Sarah’s experience coming out to her parents was traumatic. Even though they were progressive and supportive of her gay older brother, they had been blindsided by her declaration. “So you want to be a girl?” asked her mother, also later declaring that, “I feel like my life is over.” Not many of us are lucky to have instant acceptance from our families when we come out as Transgender “I didn’t want to be a girl. I am a
girl,” Sarah had known this from the age of 10 and who had since recognized that if this was in fact a choice, it was the only choice she could make. We all know; of course, this is not a choice! Sarah first came to national attention in college, when, as student body president of American University, she announced first through social media and then in the pages of the school newspaper that she was transgender. She had previously presented herself outwardly as male. As with most of us, Sarah was scared of rejection and possible violent or hurtful responses from the other students, but she received “a total and overwhelming outpouring of love and joy.” Sarah fell deeply in love with Andrew Cray, another activist, who would soon succumb to cancer, but not before they had the chance to marry. Sarah is an inspiration to all that are rejected for who they are, for all those that have to fight for their rights. The beautiful foreword is written by Joe Biden, if you don’t read anything else, read that, but, if you truly want to be a trans ally, to know just a little of what it’s like to walk in our shoes, get this book today!
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