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John R. Killacky

Arts Commentary: Remembering the Culture Wars of the ’90s

Freedom of expression is a more precious commodity than taste. Conservative critics were very clear about their moral imperative; they confidently vilified artists and terrorized institutions. No one won the culture wars — we lost them.

By: John R. Killacky Filed Under: Commentary, Featured Tagged: Bill T. Jones, Cultural Wars, Four Scenes in a Harsh Life, Holly Hughes, John R. Killacky, Karen Finley, Performing Arts at Walker Art Center, Ron Athey, Tim Miller

Film Interview: Angelo Madsen Minax’s Cinema of Trans Embodiment

Chaos and anarchy are embedded in Angelo Madsen Minax’s hybrid cinema of survival, acceptance and transcendence.

By: John R. Killacky Filed Under: Featured, Film, Interview Tagged: Angelo Madsen Minax, John R. Killacky, Vermont International Film Festival

Cultural Feature: Boston’s “Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide” — Still Going Strong After Three Decades

More than 1,400 writers have been featured in G&LR’s uninterrupted run over the last three decades.

By: John R. Killacky Filed Under: Commentary, Featured Tagged: John R. Killacky, Richard Schneider, Stephen Hemrick, The Gay & Lesbian Review Worldwide

Arts Appreciation: Long Overdue — Homage to Julius Eastman, Fierce Black Queen Iconoclast

Scorned and consigned to oblivion in his day, Julius Eastman is finally being celebrated for his unabashed talent and the sheer audacity of his inimitable genius. Brava diva!

By: John R. Killacky Filed Under: Commentary, Featured, Jazz, Music Tagged: John R. Killacky, Julius Eastman, Julius Eastman Vol. 2: Joy Boy, New Amsterdam Records, Wild Up

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