Workshop Notes

Multicultural and Cross-cultural Encounters

• How was gender and sexuality talked about in ‘90s Australian Cinema?

  • Australia was unconsciously andronationalist and was dominated by masculinity.

• Space and place in ‘90s Australian Cinema

Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Two drag performers and a trans-woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of carabet

• Simple cinematography and editing, but flashy miss-en-scene.

  • The focus is left to be completely on the outfits of the Drag Queens

• Straight men playing gay characters

Assessment 2: Comparative Analysis Essay OR Comparative Analysis VIDEO Essay

• 2 primary course

  • 1 from the course list

  • 1 that can be but doesn’t have to be from the list

• Must use at least 3 readings from the course list

• Can also use additionally sources like primary sources in relation to your screenings

• No additional secondary sources unless you email the lecturer to verify it’s validity

• Use course readings to frame your arguments