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Val S.inPrism & PenThe Monster From Under Her BedBridget Stevenson lives in a normal house on a normal street with a normal name. But she is seven the first time she learns that things…5 min read·Apr 7, 2021--2--2
Val S.inThe RiffMusic Can Make or Break a Film“I think this is the beginning of beautiful friendship.”5 min read·Apr 1, 2021--1--1
Val S.inThe Jump OffA Brief History of the Piper Perabo Lesbian Cinematic UniverseLooking back at ‘Lost and Delirious’ and the Mommy Issues boarding school lesbian cinema pipeline7 min read·Mar 31, 2021--1--1
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Val S.inThe Jump OffWhat is The Jump Off?The Jump Off — named for Lil’ Kim’s 2003 banger — is a home for LGBTQ creators to respond to the good, the bad, and the ugly of pop…2 min read·Mar 27, 2021----