Playing Gay: Casting Controversy around LGBTQ+ Roles
Jess Woodley-Stewart reflects on James Corden’s gay character in The Prom and asks an important question: is it ever okay for a cis-het person to play the role of someone in the LGBTQ+ community?
Author Jess Woodley-Stewart
Jess Woodley-Stewart
Third Year Archaeology and History Student. If it's queer, I'm probably here.
Total articles: 9
The End of Supernatural: A Cautionary Tale
Jess Woodley-Stewart writes on the “underwhelming” and “queerbaiting” finale of the CW’s Supernatural.
Nostalgic News: Billy Elliot was released 20 years ago
Premiering 20 years ago, Jess Woodley-Stewart explores the film that challenged masculinity and stereotypes while becoming a classic in the process.
The Edge’s Recommendations for Self-Isolation Entertainment: Television
Stuck for something to watch during self-isolation? Several writers from The Edge give their recommendations.
Doctor Who, The Timeless Child and The Chosen One Complex
Doctor Who, Season 12 has, overall, been strong. I frequently praised it for feeling like…
Small Screen, Big Impact: Our Favourite British Shows
There’s no denying that British television has set a few trends; from Doctor Who is…
Disney’s Queer History: Ursula, Elsa and Onward
Disney made headlines in the same week by removing the Love Simon TV show from Disney+ and announcing their first openly gay character in Pixar’s Onward. But what is Disney’s track record with queer representation? Jess Woodley-Stewart investigates.
Doctor Who: Bury and Resurrect Your Gays
Jess discusses Doctor Who’s history of queer representation and how season 12 has so far learned from criticism by subverting expectations and refusing to indulge the ‘Bury Your Gays’ trope.
Anticipating: The L Word: Generation Q
Jess Woodley-Stewart looks into whether The L Word: Generation Q is the reboot queer women have been waiting for.