Before sci-fi & sexploitation, this infamous director explored the mysteries of his own queerness
Welcome back to our queer film retrospective, “A Gay Old Time.” In this week’s column, we revisit 1954’s Glen Or Glenda, the first film from legendary B-movie director Ed Wood.Film has existed primarily as a means of entertainment for pretty much as long as it’s been around.
But, as the form has evolved through the decades, it’s gone on to have a reach far beyond just keeping us amused as we sit in a dark room for a few hours.
Film has driven and changed cultural conversations, transcended national borders, and formed a new language to communicate ideas.
It became a tool that allows the audience to empathize with and project onto fictional characters, while also working as a conduit for filmmakers to explore their deepest questions, dreams, and fears.
