Unspoken Tensions: Historic Suppression of Sapphic Desire 

Rebecca Hall's adaptation of Passing by Nella Larsen offered a nuanced exploration of gender, race, and desire amongst other concepts, speaking so clearly to our present moment. What struck me most was how refreshing it felt to see a story about Black history that wasn't centered on Black trauma or defined by white characters' perspectives. Instead, it delved into the inner worlds of these two complex women. The film captured the essence of Larsen's novel - how it lets us live in Irene and Clare's thoughts, desires, and fears. They're driving their narrative, making choices (for better or worse), and grappling with their relationships with identity and each other.