This story is part of a group of stories called 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. In honor of the enduring classics, we re exploring every aspect of Peter Jackson s trilogy, from JRR Tolkien s source material to the best scenes and moments, along with the continued influence of Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and Return of the King on modern pop culture.
The Fellowship of the Ring scene in which Galadriel is tempted by the Ring radiates a transgressive, intoxicating camp aesthetic in an immediate way. Cate Blanchett, whose ethereal beauty transcends mere humans, rises up into the air, her figure transformed by the light bending around her, her cheeks turned sallow and masculine, complicating her gender presentation. Her voice becomes deeper and modulated, roaring, “In place of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark but beautiful and terrible as the dawn!”
Absolutely Sickening: The Provocative Punk Power of Pink Flamingos Filth is my politics! Filth is my life!
Welcome to
The Queue your daily distraction of curated video content sourced from across the web. Today, we’re watching a video essay about the marvelous trash factor of John Waters’ Pink Flamingos.
There’s depravity…and then there’s 1972’s
Pink Flamingos. Directed, written, produced, narrated, shot, and edited by counterculture icon
John Waters,
Pink Flamingos tells the deliciously degenerate tale of a handful of ne’er-do-wells vying for the title of “the filthiest person alive.” Abhorrent one-up-manship ensues, including (but not limited to) murder, cannibalism, gluttony, exhibitionism, [redacted], [also redacted], and [absolutely redacted].
Cinema exists, much of the time, to help us escape the real world. But the real world behind the scenes of film production can be as strange, violent, or
Baltimore-Maryland 2026 World Cup Bid launches new logo inspired by local icons 04/26/21
Baltimore-Maryland’s 2026 World Cup Host City bid has today revealed its new brand identity and logo as its bid to host FIFA 2026 World Cup matches continues to build momentum.
Reflecting Baltimore-Maryland s diverse communities and with close connections to the history of the city itself, the new brand identity embodies key aspects of the bid’s commitment to prioritizing diversity and inclusion and representing individuals from across the city and state.
The new branding and logo include references to the iconic colors of Baltimore , depicted in the Painted Ladies row homes of Northern Baltimore City, which have become synonymous with the vibrant neighborhoods of Baltimore-Maryland.