Bisexual Representation in Hindi Web Series: Brackenridge Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Angel Mary Joseph. I am a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Film and Media studies (Critical Studies). Through my research, I am trying to create a sort of “Introduction to LGBTQ+ representation in contemporary popular Hindi media.” The media I focus on is considered pan-Indian and has…

CURF #3: My CURF

The CURF was a unique opportunity to expand my research through a self-directed paper. With my mentor’s support, I was able to navigate this unique set-up to effectively tie my research on different topics of queer representation in popular Indian, specifically Hindi language, media together and explore options to expand my research. During my time…

Becoming a Film And Media Studies Researcher: CURF

The CURF is my third fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh and my second fellowship through Fredrick’s Honors College. Through my other fellowships, I have had the opportunity to learn about research methods in the Humanities and how it compares to research in other fields. I got into Humanities research through my Introduction to Film…

CURF Introduction: Bollywood Lesbians

Hello! My name is Angel Mary Joseph, and I am a junior in the Dietrich School of Arts and Science, majoring in Film and Media Studies with concentrations in Psychology and Business Studies. I am an international student from Kerala, India, and I grew up on Indian cinema, with a special interest in Bollywood, and…