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APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 1998 Show Me Love [Fucking Åmål]. (Sweden) Dir. Lukas Moodysson—set in a dull Swedish town, an unpopular girl falls in love with her popular schoolmate. Set Me Free [Emporte-moi]. (Canada/Switzerland/France) Dir. Léa Pool— follows a young tomboy struggling with her sexuality and the mental illness of her parents. 1999 But I’m a Cheerleader. (US) Dir. Jamie Babbit—satirical comedy about a popular cheerleader, sent to gay conversion camp. Memento Mori [Yeogo goedam II]. (Korea) Dir. Tae-Yong Kim & Kyu- Dong Min—horror fi lm about a relationship between two alienated high school girls. Revolutionary Girl Utena [Shôjo kakumei Utena: Adolescence mokushiroku]. (Japan) Dir. Kunihiko Ikuhar—anime fi lm adaptation of popular manga and anime series about two high school girls who attempt to change the world. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2016 163 W. Monaghan, Queer Girls, Temporality and Screen Media, DOI 10.1057/978-1-137-55598-4 164 APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 2000 Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (US)—Television series that featured an ongoing relationship between young witches Willow (Alyson Hannigan) and Tara (Amber Benson) until 2002. Girls Can’t Swim [Les fi lles ne savent pas nager]. (France) Dir. Anne-Sophie Birot — two teenage girls live in opposite parts of France but spend their summer vacations together. 2001 Clara’s Summer [Clara, cet été là]. (France) Dir. Patrick Grandperret— summer camp is full of self-discovery for two friends. Lost and Delirious. (US) Dir. Léa Pool—new student at a boarding school discovers that her roommates are lovers. The Unfi lial Daughter [ Ninü]. (Taiwan)—memorial mini series about a terminally ill tomboy who nostalgically remembers her youth. 2002 Blue Gate Crossing [Lan se da men]. (Taiwan/France) Dir. Chih-yen Yee—sweet high school fi lm about a teenage girl caught in a love tri- angle between her best friend and an attractive guy. Once and Again. (US)—television series featured a fi ve episode romantic storyline between teenage characters Jessie (Evan Rachel Wood) and Katie (Mischa Barton). The Maiden’s Dance [Tongnü zhi wu]. (Taiwan)—memorial romance telemovie. Voice of Waves [Nanian xiatiande langsheng]. (Taiwan) — memorial romance telemovie. 2003 Thirteen. (US) Dir. Catherine Hardwicke—quiet student with tumultuous home life is befriended by a rebellious popular girl. Violence, drugs and sex ensue. APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 165 2004 Butterfl y [Hu die]. (Hong Kong) Dir. Yan Yan Mak—married teacher begins a romance with a younger woman, while also nostalgically remembering being a queer girl. D.E.B.S . (US) Dir. Angela Robinson—action comedy about high school students, who are secretly spies, features a romantic storyline between a hero and villain. My Summer of Love. (UK) Dir. Pawel Pawlikowski—two girls from dif- ferent socioeconomic backgrounds develop an intimate and dangerous friendship. Neighbours. (Australia)—long running soap featured a brief storyline between two schoolgirls. One Tree Hill. (US)—long running teen series featured brief bisexual- themed storyline. The Journey [Sancharram]. (India) Dir. Ligy J. Pullappally—romance between teenage girls is threatened by an arranged marriage. 2005 2 Girls [Iki genç kiz]. (Turkey) Dir. Kutlug Ataman—two girls from different backgrounds rebel against their elders by forming a close relationship. Degrassi: The Next Generation . (Canada)—featured a prominent queer girl storyline as queen bee Paige (Lauren Collins) engaged in a tumultuous relationship with bad girl Alex (Deanna Casaluce) until October 2007 Ghosts [Gespenster]. (Germany/France) Dir. Christian Petzold—a vul- nerable girl shares a fl eeting moment of intimacy with a tough young woman. Love’s Lone Flower [Gu lian hua]. (Taiwan)—memorial drama series about a woman’s unrequited feelings for two female singers. South of Nowhere. (US)—teen ensemble drama about an All-American family with a queer daughter, until 2008. Sugar Rush . (UK)—teen comedy series about queer girl Kim (Olivia Hallinan), until 2006. The O.C. (US)—popular teen series set in an affl uent school. Short roman- tic storyline between Marissa (Mischa Barton) and Alex (Olivia Wilde) in 2005. 166 APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 2006 Loving Annabelle. (US) Dir. Katherine Brooks—rebellious student seduces her female teacher. 2007 Dolls [Pusinky]. (Czech Republic) Dir. Karin Babinská—coming of age fi lm that follows three friends on a road trip. Sonja. (Germany) Dir. Kirsi Liimatainen—teenage girl becomes aware that she won’t grow out of her feelings toward her best friend. Spider Lilies [Ci qing]. (Taiwan) Dir. Zero Chou—webcam girl wants a tattoo from a woman who just happens to be her childhood crush. Water Lilies [Naissance des pieuvres]. (France) Dir. Céline Sciamma— coming of age drama that follows a girl obsessed with the local synchro- nised swimming time. XXY . (Argentina/Spain/France) Dir. Lucía Puenzo —follows a 15-year- old intersex person coming to terms with their gender identity. 2008 Anyone But Me. (US)—long running web series about a queer girl, until 2012 . Friday Night Lights. (US)—teen series about a football town featured a brief queer storyline. Miao Miao. (Taiwan) Dir. Hsiao-tse Cheng—teenage girl develops a crush on her friend, who develops a crush on someone else. 2009 90210 (US)—contained a 10-episode story arc wherein one character briefl y questioned her sexuality before promptly returning to heterosexuality. Cuestión de Sexo. (Spain)—television series that developed a romantic storyline between two female characters. Hollyoaks. (UK)—long running soap introduced a queer girl storyline that concluded when one character murdered the other. APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 167 Glee. (US)—queer teen musical series, began 2009 and introduced queer girls in 2010 and 2012. Physics or Chemistry / Física o química. (Spain)—television series intro- duced a bisexual character until 2011. Skins. (UK) — gritty teen series that featured a prominent romantic story- line between girls from 2009–2010. 2010 4.3.2.1 . (UK) Dir. Noel Clark & Mark Davis—four friends, three days, two cities. One is a queer girl. Coronation Street . (UK)—long-running soap introduced its fi rst queer girl Sophie who fell in love with school friend Sian. Their relationship lasted until the end of 2011 when they broke up on their wedding day. Fit. (UK) Dir. Rikki Beadle Blair—teen fi lm about homophobia adapted from a play of the same name. Follows a group of gay and straight mil- lennial students taking drama and dance class. For 80 Days [ 80 Egunean]. (Spain) Dir. Jon Garaño & Jose Mari Goenaga— two elderly women meet and realise they were childhood lovers. Hand aufs Herz. (Germany)—musical soap opera, featured a key romantic storyline between queer girls, until 2011. Leading Ladies . (US) Dir. Daniel Beahm & Erika Randall Beahm—dance fi lm about two sisters. Pretty Little Liars. (US)—teen mystery series that features a prominent queer girl Emily (Shay Mitchell), currently still airing. Spork . (US) Dir. J.B. Ghuman Jr—teen comedy about an intersex girl competing in a talent competition. The Runaways . (US) Dir. Floria Sigismondi—based on real events, two rebellious teenage girls form a rock band that takes the world by storm. 2011 Bye Bye Blondie . (France) Dir. Virginie Despentes—two older women attempt to rekindle the romance from their younger years. Daughters of Club Billitus [Clubbilitisui Ddal Deul] . (Korea)—telemovie about schoolgirl who seeks like-minded women at a lesbian club. 168 APPENDIX: 15 YEARS OF QUEER GIRLS, 1998–2013 Joe + Belle . (Israel) Dir. Veronica Kedar—a drug dealer and psychopath fall in love after getting involved in an absurd murder. Pariah . (US) Dir. Dee Rees—teenager juggles confl icting identities and desperately seeks the ability to express her sexual identity. She Monkeys [Apfl ickorna] . (Sweden) Dir. Lisa Aschan—teenage girls on an equestrian team develop a competitive and intimate relationship. You and I . (US/Russia) Dir. Roland Joffé—teenage girls fall in love after meeting at a t.A.T.u concert. 2012 Jack and Diane . (US) Dir. Bradley Rust Gray—feelings manifest in terrify- ing ways when two summer lovers are separated. Degrassi (Canada)—long running teen series featured its third storyline about queer girls: Two friends fall in love and remain in a relationship until mid way through 2013. 2013 Ashley . (US) Dir. Dean Matthew Ronalds—destructive teenage girl falls in love with an older woman over the internet. Blue is the Warmest Colour [La vie d’Adèle] . (France) Dir. Abdellatif Kechiche—schoolgirl disatisfi ed with her lot falls in love with an older art student. Schoolgirl Complex [Sukûrugâru konpurekkusu: Hôsôbu-hen] . (Japan) Dir. Yûichi Onuma—set in a girls school, a senior member of the radio club becomes obsessed with the newest member. Young and Wild [Joven y Alocada] . (Chile) Dir. Marialy Rivas—teenage girl seeks freedom after being raised in a strict religious family. SELECT FILMOGRAPHY 2 Girls [Iki Genç Kiz] . Dir. Kutlug Ataman, 2005. Amazon Instant Video, 2013. Web. 4.3.2.1 . Dirs. Noel Clark and Mark Davis. 2010. Universal Studios, 2012. DVD. 90210 . Created by Rob Thomas and Gabe Sachs. The CW, 2008–2013. Age 12: Love with a Little L . Dir. Jennifer Montgomery. 1991. Women Make Movies, 1991. VHS. All Over Me . Dir. Alex Sichel. 1997. Peccadillo Pictures, 2010. DVD. American Graffi ti . Dir. George Lucas. 1974. Universal Studios, 1998. DVD. Amorosa . Dir. Mai Zetterling. 1986. Sandrew, n.d. VHS. Anyone But Me . Created by Susan Miller and Tina Cesa Ward. 2008– 2012. Web. Appropriate Behavior. Dir. Desiree Akhavan. 2014. Kino Lorber, 2015. DVD Art for Teachers of Children . Dir. Jennifer Montgomery. 1995. Water Bearer Films, 1998. VHS. Ashley . Dir. Dean Matthew Ronalds.
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    Winter 2019 Bisexuality & Disability Bi Women Quarterly Vol. 37 No. 1 A publication of the Boston Bisexual Women’s Network, for women everywhere Pap Smears & Paint Parties: A Journey Toward Embracing My Bisexuality By Sara Krahel This year I finally came out to my best friend as bisexual. But first, I have to tell you about my first pap smear. You see, I have cerebral palsy and my legs often spasm when I get uncomfortable or nervous. I was certainly nervous going into the appointment because I knew there would be issues with those infamous stirrups. It was the day that changed my life. Let me set the scene: it is the day of the fated pap smear. I had hooked my arms around one leg in a death grip, a nurse was holding the other, as the gynecologist was performing the procedure as fast as she could. In this circumstance it was not just my legs that seized up, it was my entire lower body, including my vagina. I was visibly sweating and red in the face, trying to hold onto my twitching right leg. The doctor noticed me struggling and told me to “relax and breathe.” I rolled my eyes, knowing that it wouldn’t magically make my entire body stop spazzing, but I took a deep breath to be a good sport. It did not help with the spasms. Although the doctor and nurse were medical professionals, they didn’t get that I couldn’t relax in this compromising position. Can anyone truly relax with strangers holding on to their legs and looking at their genitals? No.