#harmony colangelo

[thoughtportal]

For me, there is no satisfaction in being negative about this or any trans film, but this piece isn’t a review of I Saw the TV Glow. It’s a review of how we talk about I Saw the TV Glow.

[anissapierce]

Loved this piece of writing

https://harmonycolangelo.medium.com/i-hate-how-we-talk-about-i-saw-the-tv-glow-f71a5cfcdfad

[michaelvarrati]

The ultimate underground movie! This week, Peaches and Michael dig deep in celebration of 1990’s TREMORS! In addition to discussing how this fan favorite brought the creature feature into the modern era, our hosts delve into the phallic nature of the Graboids. Joining the conversation is THIS ENDS AT PROM’s Harmony Colangelo, whose lifetime of love for this ongoing franchise has made her the unofficial “Mayor of Perfection.” Then, CERTIFIED FORGOTTEN’s Matt Donato stops by to examine why this comedic horror’s legacy not only endures, but breaks new ground. From dusty daddy Fred Ward to survivalist siren Reba, this episode has it all! Go! 

[sarah-dessen-things]

This Ends at Prom is a podcast hosted by Harmony and BJ Colangelo about girl-centered movies.

One of their summer episodes covered How to Deal, the 2003 adaptation of Sarah Dessen's That Summer and Someone Like You.

Joined by Stephanie (of Books in the Freezer podcast), the trio discuss what's aged well and poorly in the last 20 years, fedoras and hair styles, teen pregnancy, comparisons to the Dessen novels, and how this movie compares to other Mandy Moore movies.

How to Deal is episode 152 of This Ends at Prom. Other than Apple, it's available on Spotify.

[rumcajszesmanka]

[intransheart]

(Marsha's Plate: Black Trans Talk) On Today’s Menu on Marsha’s Plate We have some Halloween fun and talk to Harmony M. Colangelo about Sleepaway Camp and trans representation in this horror genre classic

[impeccablebackside]

Very similar to the previous ask, but what do the queens sound like?

I have a bit of a hard time trying to explain what I imagine, because I am not familiar with how to term types / qualities of voices. I honestly always think they would sound like the actors who portray them, so I hope that is not too weird. I also typically think they would look like certain actors who play them as well. I know that seems very on-the-nose and obvious, because of course they would, but you know.

Anyway, I will put my opinion of what each queen sounds like, and the actress whose voice matches in my mind, so let me speak:

Victoria has a sweet and quiet, feminine voice. Youthful and crystalline, but lacking conviction. She sounds like the Vic from the illegal Korean production from 1999 (who is super freaking pretty) or Alexandra Sinitsina.

Rumple has a higher pitched voice, sort of squeaky. Vibrant and full of mischief. She sounds like Jo Gibb, Laura Bishop, and Jasmin Colangelo all mixed together.

Tanto has a whispery, but higher voice. Full of spirit and wisdom, but younger. She sounds like Emily Tate or Helen Gulston.

Cass has a darker, low register. Breathy and mysterious, but silky. She sounds like Rebecca Parker, Anneke Dacres, and Mette Towley.

Demeter has a slightly raw, melodic voice. Textured and harmonious, full of emotion. She sounds like Aeva May Brewer or Emmanuelle N'Zuzi.

Bomba has a rich, fiery voice. Alluring, but not overly sexy. She sounds like Rosemarie Ford or (that accent I am 95% sure is fake) Christine Cornish Smith.

Jenny has a distinguished, excited tone to her voice. One with pride and warmth. She sounds like a halfway between Susie McKenna and Ellie Nunan.

Jelly has the duality of strength and softness in her voice. Mature and matron-like, one she grew into at a younger age than it would sound. She sounds like Clare Rickard.

[singlethread]

Hey you should check out some episodes of the This Ends At Prom podcast! BJ Colangelo and her wife Harmony Colangelo analyze “teen girl” movies through their queer perspectives (Harmony is a trans woman) and it’s a really cool one. I just think you might like it! They’re both fun to follow on Twitter and they’ve done episodes on movies you’ve talked about before!

Omg wait that sounds amazing!

[storystitchers]

Demil Johnson, one of the lead artists on Peace in the Prairie, at Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, Missouri during Prairie Day.  Photo by Cali Fleming, Stitchers Youth Council

Peace in the Prairie supports the research, creation and public presentation of a completed conceptual work of art by artists exploring the juxtaposition of violence in St. Louis’s urban environment and the peacefulness of Missouri’s natural prairie landscapes. The project expands the artistic body of work of African American artists in the Collective, addresses the community need of understanding violence while seeking peace, supports the exploration of new natural settings by both artists and audiences, and supports the greater understanding of Missouri’s unique natural heritage in its native prairie lands.

Leading artists in this project include Jamie KP Dennis, Reggie McNichols aka Ntegrity, Troy Anthony Swanson, Bobby Norfolk, Demil Johnson aka Superhood, and contributing artist Susan Colangelo.

To become part of Peace in the Prairie contact the Collective.                                 

Email storystitchers@gmail.com or call 314-899-9001.

Story Stitchers at Prairie Day in Shaw Nature Reserve, Gray Summit, September 22, 2018

PRAIRIE

1: land in or predominantly in grass 2: a broad area of level or rolling land in the MississippiRiver valley that in its natural uncultivated state has deep fertile soil, a cover of tall course grasses, and few trees

PEACE

1: a state of tranquility or quiet

2: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions

3: harmony in personal relations

4: a state or period of mutual concord between governments

5: used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm

5 ON YOUR SIDE, Trending Stories, September 23, 2018

VIOLENCE

1: the use of physical force so as to injure, abuse, damage, or destroy

2: injury by or as if by distortion, infringement, or profanation

3: a:  intense, turbulent, or furious and often destructive action or force b: vehement feeling or expression c: a clashing or jarring quality

4: undue altercation

Definitions from Merriam-Webster dictionary

  To become part of Peace in the Prairie contact the Collective.

Email storystitchers@gmail.com or call 314-899-9001.

    Peace in the Prairie Sketchbook: Definitions Peace in the Prairie supports the research, creation and public presentation of a completed conceptual work of art by artists exploring the juxtaposition of violence in St.

[thoughtportal]

Clarice Starling was a revelation while the portrayal of "Buffalo Bill" became a bane for many trans people coming of age. The impeccably constructed film is the gold standard of copaganda. We unpack The Silence of the Lambs' complicated legacy with Harmony Colangelo!

We made a playlist to accompany this episode! It's comprised of songs that come to mind when we all think about this movie.

You can Harmony's essay A Reluctant Defense of Silence of the Lambs' James Gumb here. You can find Harmony on Twitter here. You can find A Year of Queer Cocktails here. You can find This Ends at Prom here!

Why Are Dads is a show in which hosts Sarah Marshall and Alex Steed attempt to understand what the hell it means to be the grown children of dads and other dad-like figures. And, as they do with all difficult subject matter, they do so by looking through a pop culture lens.

You can find us on Twitter, Instagram and Patreon.

You can find producer and music director Carolyn Kendrick's music here. She's also on Twitter.

Fresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.

Abigail Swartz of Gray Day Studio designed our logo!

[anissapierce]

Gonna b candid for a sec....

Putting under a cut cause it got big.

rocky isnt more transmisogynistic a movie than tlts us a show. Which indicates the issues of transmisogyny in both. The reason im doing an analysis on tlts is bc ppl dont talk abt the blatantness of the bigited themes. But ppl dont discuss this on posts praising tlts bc it doesn't have the long legacy tht rocky obviousky does in our culture. Ppl have a right to be pissed off whenever someone calls it a queer classic. But i think what gets lost a little is the ppl who do enjoy it dont always enjoy it for the film itself. But more the shadowcasts theyve been to and the community it created for them.

Just like theres ppl like harmony colangelo who enjoy and defend sleepaway camp... theres trans women n trans fem ppl who enjoy the movie but more often than not enjoy the community tht fans of the movie have created.

I rankle whenever ppl talk abt being a part of now twilight fandom while still disagreeing with the author not lining her pockets in any way. Bc of the vommunity aspect. Marauders fans unfortunately are a part of the same ilk but theyre dumber abt it. But can i rankle when i go to my towns two decade long running rocky shadowcasts (no...).

I thinks its important to acknowledge the issues of shit and a lot of ppl who enjoy it defend it bc they feel like if something has problems then theyre morally bad for liking it. But i think that its important to take in the criticisms and realize tht we all like some shit thats harmful. The way tme think they can reclaim rocky n make it not bad is shit. Theyve gotta sit with the fct tht the community they love is created n steeped in some shit. N its taken me a decade to sort all tht out.

My transfem friends who love rocky are also critical of it. And theres so many issues that can arise in the shadowcasts. (Strangely enough i havent seen a callout script tht includes the t slur which is Fascinating to me. But thats another subject matter.

[michaelvarrati]

…you won’t be coming home! This week, Peaches and Michael are hiding their curling irons in celebration of 1983’s SLEEPAWAY CAMP! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s constant cultural reassessment, our hosts delve into why this legendary gorefest also became a benchmark moment in queer cinema. Joining the conversation are THIS ENDS AT PROM’s dynamic wifely duo BJ and Harmony Colangelo, who recently wrote a whole book digging into the trials, tribulations, and joys of this controversial fave. Then, iconic star of the film Karen Fields stops by to talk about her own journey with the movie and her memories of bringing Camp Arawak’s resident queen of mean to life! From Judy’s side ponytail to the shortest of short shorts, this episode has it all! Go! 

[thebloodbuddies]

Sleepaway Camp (1983)

Hey! It's basically my birthday! To celebrate, The Blood Buddies brought along our friend Alyx from the Strange Talk radio show! 

Sleepaway Camp (1983) dir. Robert Hiltzik. "Angela Baker, a shy, traumatized young girl, is sent to summer camp with her cousin. Shortly after her arrival, anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions gets their comeuppance." (Source: IMDB)

I mention some articles in the episode, and I do highly recommend checking them out:

Going Back to Sleepaway Camp: Revisiting the Problematic Classic by BJ Colangelo

https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/295274/going-back-to-sleepaway-camp-revisiting-the-problematic-classic/

The Transgender Defense of Angela Baker and Sleepaway Camp by Harmony M. Colangelo

https://medium.com/@harmonymoon/the-transgender-defense-of-angela-baker-and-sleepaway-camp-82dd54ddf9cd

“How Can It Be? She’s a boy.” Transmisogyny in Sleepaway Camp by Willow Maclay

http://cleojournal.com/2015/08/10/how-can-it-be-shes-a-boy-transmisogyny-in-sleepaway-camp/

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