#verity ritchie

[verilybitchie]

The Queer History of the Lord of the Rings

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Hugged: A Queer Autobiographical Romance by Verity Ritchie

goodreads

Verity likes sex, but is afraid of touch. Hugged, a sketchbook diary, is a raw, honest, comical portrayal of her journey through her 20s as a bisexual nonbinary trans person looking for love, connection and a bottle of vodka.

Mod opinion: I haven't heard of this book before, but it sounds really interesting!

[poppletonink]

Bisexual Books

Bi: The Hidden Culture, History and Science of Bisexuality by Julia Shaw

Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Perfect On Paper by Sophie Gonzales

Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli

Greedy: Notes From A Bisexual Who Wants Too Much by Jen Winston

The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Bi: Notes For A Bisexual Revolution by Shiri Eisner

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

Hani and Ishu's Guide To Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Bisexual Men Exist by Vaneet Mehta

Hugged by Verity Ritchie

This Is Why They Hate Us by Aaron H. Aceves

Heartstopper Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out by Various Authors

[aq2003]

i'm listening to this podcast episode with verity ritchie about boom and it covers a variety of topics (some of which i severely disagree with, even) but she points something super interesting about rtd1 which is that each of ten's companions are older than the last and the way he changes across his era is helped by that other person he bounces off of and ouhhhhh . god. yeah

[merlot-and-chardonnay]

*there will be a round two sometime after this poll.

[perenial]

i dont exactly have a point here but i keep thinking abt hyperconsumerism + media (esp tv & film) and how it's not exactly new but seems to be way more prominent, maybe bc of the strikes but maybe just bc things have been trending in this way for a long time and something's got to give. mainly im thinking abt the barbie movie being a giant ad (and speaking of i highly recommend verity ritchie & ada černoša's vid essay and this article by rae which both speak to its consumerist feminism) & this response by neilman abt tv gomens s3 (which im not at all surprised by but i just think its interesting what language is used, i.e. making amazon happy). which is all. yeah idk. feels bad scoob

[loudlylovingreview]

Video: Earthsea | What the Original Wizard School Got Right

What are the literary origins of the boy wizard and the wizard school? This video takes us on an adventure through 20th century fantasy literature to explore the roots of this trope, the connection between Lord of the Rings, Earthsea and Harry Potter, and how race, feminism, gay wizards and bi witches feature in this universe. Written and narrated by Verity Ritchie Produced by Ada…

[sarasade]

The [Queer] Politics of Eurovision

this video. damnnnn. I love Verity Ritchie & Ada’s stuff

[omgellendean]

Verity Ritchie, who previously made a good video on the politics of Eurovision, now caught EBU lying about why they kicked out Russia but not Israel:

[monstermonstre]

i've recommended verilybitchie's channel many times (and was very happy to see hbomb recommend it at the end of his video) and they just posted a free podcast on their patreon about somert*n and the issue of plagiarism on youtube that is well worth a listen:

[verilybitchie]

Is Doctor Who Transgender Now?

[rubensmuse]

s/o to Broey Deschanel for having one of the only good & nuanced takes on the Barbie movie i've seen

EDIT: VERITY RITCHIE TOO

[mirandamckenni1]

Liked on YouTube: The Consumerist Dystopia of Harry Potter || https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBftW7FzOVI || Money can be found even in the darkest of times 💰 Video by Ada Černoša and Verity Ritchie 😘 Patreon: https://ift.tt/RbXpGgA Verity's Twitter: https://twitter.com/verilybitchie Verity's Instagram: https://ift.tt/PrSCuz9 Ada's Twitter: https://twitter.com/theliterarybi Buy my comic Hugged! Etsy: https://ift.tt/7Bn4cCl Gumroad: https://ift.tt/UcaWnhH

[steadysapphics]

If you have not seen this video yet, I encourage you to. Made by Verity Ritchie on YouTube, they discuss popular lesbian films and the presence of the male gaze within them. Very well-written and beautifully done.

Over time, I would like to shout out more sapphic youtubers, so let me know if you would like this to be a series!

[re-animatresse]

21 novembre 2017: what better way to follow Transgender Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance than with a horror comedy, co-written and directed by a genderqueer trans woman and featuring zir in a supporting role, about a group of queer friends banding together to protect one another and seek shelter from a zombie apocalypse. this is sadly the only horror movie i know of to feature any trans actors or characters at all, so if you know of any others, please send me a message! i’d be happy to check them out and post a review

this 42-minute featurette was shot in Austin, TX on a budget of approximately $400, part of which was used to buy a camera and audio-recording equipment. the shaky-handheld-camera shooting is no worse, and probably a lot better, than in a lot of larger-budget found-footage horror movies, and the stylised photoshopped special effects and sometimes non-linear editing by director Verity Ritchie (credited as Ritch Ludlow) are very nicely done

the script and dialogue, though not flawless, are well-written and deliberately incorporate feminist values and humor. i laughed out loud more than once, and in addition to the non-binary writers representing non-binary trans/gender-nonconforming characters, asexual and queer polyamorous folks are given positive representation in this movie

the acting isn’t great per se but works well with the d.i.y. spirit of the film. it doesn’t detract from the story or diverse cast of characters, each of which have their own personalities and are quite likeable, apart from the token cishet. the original score by Katie Morton (April Fish), a mix of piano, percussion and variegated electronic sound, and the queer folk punk/indie rock soundtrack are highlights of the film

it’s a well-made-despite-its-budget, one-of-a-kind movie that i look forward to watching again and highly recommend to other trans and queer folks. the film, embedded above, is free to watch on youtube, along with special features including outtakes and a 20-minute q&a by the writers. content warnings with timestamps are listed on the official tumblr page here (http://zezombie.tumblr.com/post/59830213882/this-is-a-list-of-potential-triggers-in-ze)

9/10

[scary-ivy]

I recorded a Ritchie Valens tribute album, for what would have been his 80th birthday today, May 13th 2021!

Ritchie Valens was a Rock & Roll legend. Born Richard Steven Valenzuela on May 13th, 1941 in the Los Angeles region, in less than a year, he wrote, recorded and released an amazing variety of songs, all at the young age of 17. Sadly, he would also die at 17, in a tragic plane crash that also claimed the lives of the Big Bopper and Buddy Holly. That tragety has overwhelmed most of the conversation about him today, but there’s more to his legacy than just that and “La Bamba”. His music combined influences from all the best of 1950s Rock & Roll with his own unique approaches to songwriting, guitarwork and singing, creating a timeless sound that still stands out today. He influenced countless rock stars, from the Chicano rock movement, to the rock stars of the 60s, to even the punks of the 70s. Today, May 13th, 2021, would have been his 80th birthday, and so I’ve released this tribute album to celebrate his legacy. I’ve always been a fan ever since I heard “La Bamba” at a very young age, and his music has had a huge influence on me. In this part of Califonia, it seems everyone knows Ritchie Valens. His story is intertwined with the land, the struggles of everyday life, and the dreams that keep us going. This album is dedicated to Ritchie Valens, and to everyone who still remembers him today.