"Poison, when I first saw it, when I was a teenager, rewired my brain about what it was that a movie could be and what it was that a queer filmmaker could do."
"They're playing with the same idea and doing so in completely different ways that speaks to their time and their place."
"It's hard not to see the parallels of what's going on politically today."
Poison employs three genres: documentary, horror, and prison diary, intercutting storylines to avoid closure. The People's Joker reimagines the Joker as a trans woman in Gotham's comedy scene, blending various Batman styles. Both films reflect their respective eras and social contexts, highlighting parallels between past and present political issues, such as the AIDS crisis and anti-trans legislation. The YBCA series aims to connect generations through independent cinema, showcasing films that challenge norms and provoke thought.
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