Beefcake: Physique Photography and Representations of Gay Desire in the 1950s
Chris Pomiecko
Thu Feb 1, 07-10:00pm, 2-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
This talk will examine the history of male physique photography and films which climaxed as an expression of hidden gay male desire in the 1950s and 1960s, when it was supplanted by explicit erotic images. We will trace the aesthetic and cultural impact of The Athletic Models Guild, one of the most accomplished physique photography studios. If available, the film Beefcake (1999) will be shown.
Contact: Chris Pomiecko, 14N-430, x3-3599, cpomieko@mit.edu
Sponsor: Comparative Media Studies
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Coming Out Support Group
James Dillon
Mon Jan 8, 15, 22, 29, 06-07:30pm, 50-306
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
The Coming Out Support Group is always confidential, always open to new ideas, and never too full. We discuss issues related not only to coming out, but also to staying there, so those who have already come out are still invited and encouraged to attend.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/~gamit/iap.html
Contact: GaMIT admin, 50-306, gamit-admin@mit.edu
Sponsor: GAMIT
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Movie Nights
Laura Dean
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Movies! Some would be called gay movies, and some are just friendly. People of all orientations are welcome.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/gamit/www/iap.html
Contact: GaMIT admin, gamit-admin@mit.edu
Sponsor: GAMIT
Antonia's Line
Laura Dean
This is a great movie! I've seen it listed as a GLB movie, but I wouldn't categorize it that way. The majority (but not all) of the main characters are straight. Though I guess that's true in a lot of movies you'd call "queer-themed" too. You should see this movie; then decide for yourself! Check out http://www.imdb.com/ if you want an actual description.
(I should mention: Dutch with subtitles, DVD format.)
Tue Jan 9, 07:30-09:30pm, 2-105
Fire
LeeAnn Henn
You heard of the riots about it in India.
You heard it was showing in Boston, but you never went.
Now go ahead and see this film,
in the comfort of your very own MIT.
See http://www.imdb.com/Title?0116308 for details.
Tue Jan 23, 07:30-09:30pm, 2-105
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Openly Gay after Graduation
Christine Tempesta , Wilson Wong'89, Jeff Kommers PH '99
Thu Jan 25, 07-09:00pm, Bush Room, 10-105
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
The MIT Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alumni group (BGALA) sponsors a panel discussion on the topic of being "out" in the workplace. Local business and academic leaders are members of the panel. Discussion topics include general social challenges associated with being "out" at work, and the legal rights of gays and lesbians in the workplace. Refreshments will be served.
Web: http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/bgala
Contact: Wilson Wong, wilson.wong@alum.mit.edu
Sponsor: Alumni Association
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