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Sufjan’s Heartbreaking Coming Out

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When Sufjan Stevens Finally Came Out, He Broke Our Hearts

By Sarah Bricker Hunt Photos: Sufjan Stevens, Dawn Miller

Richardson, who passed away in April. He was an For two decades, curious queer fans of the absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, enigmatic indie singer-songwriter (and Detroit- curiosity, integrity, and joy. He was one of those born and Michigan-raised) Sufjan Stevens have rare and beautiful ones you find only once in a pored over his equally enigmatic lyrics for the red lifetime — precious, impeccable, and absolutely herring that would finally put the question to rest. exceptional in every way.”

Is he? He must be... right?

Many of his songs reference emotionally intimate “I know relationships can be very difficult relationships and moments with men (and sometimes, but it’s always worth it to put in women, too). And then there are the probing the hard work and care for the ones you love, articles that ponder what’s up with all the especially the beautiful ones, who are few and far curiosity, like the bluntly titled Vice piece “We between,” Sufjan continued. “If you happen to find Can’t Stop Wondering if Sufjan Stevens Sings that kind of love, hold it close, hold it tight, savor About God or Being Gay,” which explores the it, tend to it, and give it everything you’ve got, internet fascination with his sexual orientation. especially in times of trouble. Be kind, be strong, At a high level, the speculation is fraught with be patient, be forgiving, be vigorous, be wise, and inappropriateness — it would absolutely not be be yourself. Live every day as if it is your last, with OK to engage in this kind of intense investigation fullness and grace, with reverence and love, with about the LGBTQ+ status of someone in your real gratitude and joy. This is the day the Lord has life. And yet, there’s a unique earnestness here. made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

The queer community who loves Sufjan simply wants to invite him into the fold, to make sure he Such a Sufjan way to gently shock our senses knows how loved he is, whoever he is. Frankly, while publicly coming out as part of the LGBTQ+ he’s so often singing from the aching, bludgeoned community, oh so casually. It’s doubtful we’ll see hollow of his broken heart that we just want him a dramatic shift in the way he writes his music or lives his life. The theories will continue filling the to be happy and whole. pages of the Sufjan subreddit, and he’ll keep giving Given Sufjan’s intimate relationship with sorrow, those theories little mind — hopefully, he’ll simply it’s maybe not surprising that when he did lay continue pouring himself into music and sharing the speculation to rest last week, it was in a post it with the world. honoring his “beloved partner,” who died in April.

Next to a photo of said beautiful partner, Evans, In the meantime, we can now take a fresh look he wrote, “This album is dedicated to the light of at some of Sufjan’s potentially queer-coded my life, my beloved partner and best friend Evans songs without it feeling quite as much like

wishful thinking. Some of the tracks below have “Mystery of Love” frequently been cited as part of the “evidence.” From the “Call Me By Your Name” soundtrack, Still, like any good songwriting, there’s much left 2017 to listener interpretation in his always honest, sometimes autobiographical writing. Sometimes, Sung from the perspective of main character it really is about God, and maybe sometimes, it’s Elio, “Mystery of Love” details the breakdown about a man or woman he has loved romantically of Elio’s relationship with Oliver. The track isn’t or platonically. Sometimes, the protagonist isn’t autobiographical, but the fact that Sufjan was so involved with this seminal queer film, alongside even him. his powerful performance of the song at the Perhaps that’s what’s always made Sufjan’s music 2018 Academy Awards (with partner Evans in so widely resonant and why, ultimately, it doesn’t the audience), demonstrates some personal actually matter if he’s been explicitly or implicitly importance. It’s trademark Sujfan all the way singing about his sexuality for the past two through, with lyrics like, “Oh, to see without my decades. At its center, Sufjan’s body of work is a eyes/The first time that you kissed me/Boundless testimonial to the human experience in all the by the time I cried/I built your walls around me.” joyful, sorrowful, redemptive, regretful ways The soundtrack also includes a reprisal of “Futile Devices.” every one of us holds at different moments.

“The Predatory Wasp of the Palisades Is Out to Songs from “Javelin,” 2023 Get Us” Finally, we have “Javelin,” the newly released From “Illinois,” 2005 album Sufjan has publicly dedicated to his partner The speculation here focuses on these lyrics: Evans. We don’t have an official timeline for this “Touching his back with my hand I kiss him/I see relationship, but the two had known one another the wasp on the length of my arm.” Is the wasp for years, dating back to as early as 2018. There are a metaphor for the “sting of love,” as one listener many moments that stand out in the track list that wrote on lyric-analysis site genius.com? “The could be referencing this love story, including: “So wasp,” the listener continues, “is a metaphor for you are tired of us/So rest your head/Turning back the church’s anti-homosexuality stance. Seeing it fourteen years/Of what I did and said” on “So refers to his sudden realization that his feelings You Are Tired.” And on “Running Start,” we have are, supposedly, morally wrong. The wasp resting on his arm (rather than hovering around them) shows that his fear of his attraction betraying his faith is very much internalized and could sting at any moment. Like swatting a wasp, attempting to push that fear away threatens to make it worse.”

“Futile Devices” From “The Age of Adz,” 2010 Among the more bitterly debated songs when it comes to clues about Sufjan’s sexual orientation, “Futile Devices” could be about a lot of things.

Platonic male friendship. Love between man and dog, according to some internet theories. A queer love story between two men. A heterosexual love song where he calls his female partner his brother because... reasons. All we definitively know is that he sings gorgeous lines like these, and they make us feel stuff: “But you are the life I needed all along/I think of you as my brother/Although that sounds dumb/And words are futile devices.”

the bittersweet memory of a boundless loving moment: “If I align myself with Pisces in a funny way/Can you, my lovеr, kiss my bracelet, and my shoulder blades?/We’ve always had a running A devastating track off a devastating album start/I jump between the trampolines/You throw centered on Sufjan’s journey through the grief of your arms around my heart/As if to say you’re all losing his frequently estranged mother to cancer, I need.”

“Drawn to the Blood” is primarily seen as a biblical allegory. One stanza stands out as something Sarah Bricker Hunt, a proud Eastern Michigan more personally reflective: “The strength of his University alum and the managing editor for arm/My lover caught me off guard.” In a 2015 Pride Source/Between The Lines, believes in interview with Uncut, he confirmed that the the power of intentional journalism focused abusive relationships described here was his own. on people building their communities through everyday acts of love and service.

“Drawn to the Blood” From “Carrie and Lowell,” 2015

Unleashing Terror: “Horror Dogs: Man’s Best Friend as Movie Monster”

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hat happens when our beloved furry friends a behind-the-scenes perspective on how dog costumes, turn into the stuff of nightmares? The answer makeup, and, at times, sheer animal charisma, created both lies in the pages of a gripping new book, “Hor- fear and laughter. You’ll read about pre-production errors ror Dogs: Man’s Best Friend as Movie Monster.” that transformed Rottweilers into horrifying beasts and the Authored by Brian Patrick Duggan, this comprehensive amusing tale of the ill-fated attempt to cast a Doberman exploration delves into the fascinating history of canines as Cujo. Additionally, Duggan shares some of his personal in horror films and why our cherished canine companions canine anecdotes, further enriching the narrative. have been painted as malevolent creatures on the silver screen. From the first horror dog in cinema history to the The book neatly categorizes horror dogs, ranging from rise of notorious hounds like Cujo, this book takes readers Frankenstein Dogs to Trained to Kill, Supernatural, Alien, on a thrilling journey through the dark and eerie world of Cujo (who gets his own dedicated chapter), Insurrectionhorror films. ists, and even a new category—Emotional Support Weredog. Duggan’s writing is laced with humor, making the The phenomenon of sinister canines in horror films may otherwise spine-tingling subject matter an engaging and seem like a modern creation, but Duggan reveals that it enjoyable read. It’s like having a cozy chat with the author stretches far back into the annals of history. Starting with over scones and coffee. a nod to Classical mythology, where treacherous hounds appear sporadically in art and literature, the book leads “Horror Dogs: Man’s Best Friend as Movie Monster” is an us through the pivotal moment in cinema when Sherlock all-encompassing book, offering readers a deep dive into a Holmes’ “Hound of the Baskervilles” became the first-ever lesser-explored aspect of film history. With its 274 pages, 55 horror dog. photos, glossary, appendix, notes, bibliography, and index, it’s a treasure trove of information for film buffs, horror enThe story of horror dogs intensifies as we move through thusiasts, and dog lovers alike. The book is available in a history, from World War II’s K-9 Corps to the startling an- softcover format, measuring 7 x 10, from McFarland Pubimal horror films of the 1970s. These films broke societal lishers, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble. taboos surrounding the portrayal of “good dogs” on screen, deliberately vilifying certain breeds and sometimes even So, if you’re intrigued by dogs, film, history, horror, or fluffy lapdogs. It’s a transformation in the canine narrative popular culture, “Horror Dogs” is the book that promises that is as intriguing as it is chilling. to both chill and delight. Grab your copy, cuddle up with your pooch, and prepare to embark on a thrilling cinematic “Horror Dogs” covers a wide spectrum of canine breeds journey through the world of horror dogs. and types, numbering over 68, each with its own unique role in the realm of horror cinema. Duggan scrutinizes 121 films, referencing many more, as he pieces together the evolution of horror dogs on the silver screen. From the silent films of yesteryears to the modern computer-generated monsters, the book gives us an intimate look at these flickering hounds, which come in various forms, such as the supernatural, rabid, laboratory-made, alien, feral, and trained killers.

The phrase “Cave Canem” (Beware the Dog) takes on a whole new meaning as we delve into the narratives of these horror films. As one seminal movie warned, “They’re not pets anymore,” serving as a stark reminder of how these stories challenge our perceptions of man’s best friend.

Duggan’s book doesn’t merely offer a chronological account of horror dogs in cinema; it provides a backstage pass to the inner workings of these productions. Through interviews with writers, directors, actors, and dog trainers, we gain

Netherworld Haunted House: Atlanta's Premier Halloween Attraction Halloween is right around the corner, and for those In addition to its legendary haunts, Netherworld offers who seek an extra dose of spine-tingling fear, Neth- five highly acclaimed escape rooms, each with a diferworld Haunted House is the place to be. This year, ferent theme, including the latest “Alien Terror: Doom the terror enthusiasts have an extra reason to celebrate of the Dark Horizon.” There’s also a Monster Museum as the spooky holiday coincides with Friday the 13th. that’s open all year round, ensuring a continuous flow To honor this eerie occasion, let’s delve into 13 chilling of scares. facts about Atlanta’s most iconic haunted attraction, Netherworld.

This year marks the 27th anniversary of Netherworld Haunted House. As one of the most famous, terrifying, In 2018, Netherworld relocated to its Stone Mountain and high-quality haunted attractions on Earth, there’s facility, boasting an expansive 10-acre property with no better time to experience the chills and thrills. One approximately 70,000 square feet of interior space. of Netherworld’s iconic monsters, “The Collector,” This is nearly double the space of its previous location, takes inspiration from Dooley, the unofficial mascot where it had resided for two decades. Netherworld is a of Emory University. Co-creator Ben Armstrong spent colossal haunted attraction, with the distance to walk his undergraduate years at Emory, lending a personal through its two haunts equivalent to 7.5 football fields. touch to this monstrous creation.

Every inch of this space is meticulously filled with intricate sets, mind-bending special effects, and intense Netherworld Haunted House has established itself scare actors to provide guests with a sensory overload. as a cornerstone of the haunted attraction industry, Visitors from all 50 states and around the world flock combining innovation, creativity, and an unwavering to experience the haunts at Netherworld each season. commitment to providing unforgettable horror expeIt has truly earned its reputation as a global attraction. riences. As we approach the Halloween season and the Media outlets from all over the world have sought out 27th anniversary of Netherworld, enthusiasts of fear Netherworld for its expertise in Halloween, haunted and fright have yet another opportunity to immerse houses, themed attractions, and the art of scaring peo- themselves in the terror that has made this Atlanta inple. “The Today Show,” The Travel Channel, CNN, The stitution world-renowned. To plan your visit and join Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, and many others in the spine-tingling festivities, visit their website at have come knocking for insights into the world of hor- www.fearworld.com. Don’t miss out on the 27th Sea-

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Netherworld’s haunted houses and escape room games feature a staggering 500 animatronics and special ef- WHAT: fects. Backstage, over 3,000 costumes and masks await, with more being created annually to accommodate NETHERWORLD Haunted House 2023 Season evolving storylines and characters. The founders of Netherworld have become industry icons, having es- WHERE: 1313 Netherworld Way, Stone Mountablished and served on various industry associations, tain, GA 30087 penned numerous articles, conducted seminars, and played a vital role in training future haunted attraction WHEN: Oct. 11-15, 17-31; Nov. 3-5, 10-11 owners and operators.

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