Peninsula Gallery to host LGBTQ-themed movie night Oct. 21
The Peninsula Gallery to will host an LGBTQ-themed movie night with local film critic Shelby Cooke from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Beacon Inn. Attendees can get in the Halloween spirit with a special movie night all about zombies and homosexuality.
Cooke will discuss her new film criticism book, “Queer Projections.” She will present a visual reading of an article from the book about the queer zombie TV show, “In the Flesh.” A screening of the trans short film, “Pronouns in Bio,” will follow. The event will conclude with a book signing. A limited number of books will be available to purchase during the evening. Patrons will also have the opportunity to purchase a volume collection featuring Film East’s first three criticism books: “Screen Dreams,” “Eating the Screen” and “Queer Projections.”
To RSVP, call 302-645-0551 or email peninsulagallery1@gmail.com.
A brand-new film criticism anthology, “Queer Projections” explores the representation of queerness on screen. From humorous to serious and philosophical to personal, this book utilizes both classic and contemporary queer masterpieces to discuss how sexuality and gender are portrayed through the visual arts. Essays feature conversations on Netflix’s “Sex Education,” Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner” and Céline Sciamma’s “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” as well as looks at queerness associated with pop stars like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and David Bowie, plus much more. The book also includes the proud collection, a curated selection of 18 inspiring and uplifting LGBTQIA+ films and TV shows that depict the vast spectrum of queer identities and experiences.
Queer Projections is published by Film East, a multi-award-winning film organization based in Delaware, and Norwich, UK. Since its inception in 2019, the group has provided a platform for young audiences to experience and interact with film. Run by a group of young people, Film East aims to educate and inspire the next generation of film enthusiasts by offering unique opportunities to connect through thought-provoking cinema.
Cooke is the marketing manager at Peninsula Gallery, where she utilizes her writing and cinematic experience to spread the word about Lewes’ world-class art scene. She is a founding member of Film East, and the organization’s head curator and editor in chief. Her work for the group has been recognized around the world and has been nominated for six British Film Society Awards.
Cooke has a master’s degree in film studies from the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, where she completed her thesis on David Bowie’s representation of Englishness through his acting performances. The complete dissertation is archived in the British Film Institute’s Reuben Library. She is a freelance culture and media writer, curator, collector and festival judge.
The Peninsula Gallery is located in the Village Shoppes at the Beacon Inn, 520 East Savannah Road, Lewes. The Beacon Inn is located next door at 514 E. Savannah Road, Lewes.
