Trans Media Arts goes to the Oscars and who do we find hosting? Our very own Amanda. Today she talks about the The Danish Girls, Tangerine, and the first trans person ever nominated for an Oscar. She also discusses the impact of the first trans woman to play a cisgender female role in The Danish Girl. Get your gown on, put your hair in an up-do and get ready for the glamor of Hollywood in this edition of Trans Media Arts.
Our media, arts and entertainment contributor Amanda has assembled another column of entertainment news that covers the music, film and television beat. She features everyone from Caitlyn Jenner to Laura Jane Grace, Eddie Redmayne, President Obama and the mistress of a traveling transgender show. Get the latest from the worlds of art, film, video, TV and entertainment in Trans Media Arts.
All the TG news that fits! Another trans girl is elected prom queen. Smith college changes it’s trans policy. The New York Times has a series on trans. Have you seen “Screaming Queen”? A former cop now impersonates Beyonce. A trans woman sues Barnes & Noble. OSHA weighs in on the need for restrooms for all. Fallon Fox took inspiration from Bruce Jenner. Laverne Cox is on the cover of Variety. Atlanta, there’s a new conference in town. Miley Cyrus honors Leelah Alcorn. All that and more plus a few TWIT Awards is waiting for you in TWIT!
It’s The Week In Transgenderism! Jazz Jennings was on television. Rene Richards talks about her coming out in the ’70s. The TG community is miffed with Zoey Tur. A trans man teen takes his own life. More photos of Eddie Redmayne as The Danish Girl. Trans hirstory in L.A. A video interview with David de Alba. Trans books for kids. Legislation. Restrooms. We’ve got it all in TWIT!
