Andrea James

Wages of Fear

Last night I watched the 1953 Clouzot film Wages of Fear (Le Salaire de la peur) as part of my ongoing project to fill in the gaps in my knowledge of canonical films. The first half is pretty slow going,…

Pic of the Day: Lightspun 3

Lightspun 3. Holiday edition! Taken on 8 December 2007 in Van Nuys, California. Andrea James’ Pic of the Day: Lightspun 3

Pic of the Day: Holiday star

A friend of mine has the most amazing holiday decorations throughout his house. I snapped a few shots that do not do them justice. Taken in Van Nuys, California on 8 December 2007. Andrea James’ Pic of the Day: Holiday…

My column and glossary for The Advocate

My guest column for the December 18, 2007 trans-themed edition of The Advocate is now available online. I was asked to write about questions not to ask. Don’t Tick Off Trans: Transgressive questions likely to be a transgender conversation-ender by…

Pic of the Day: Rooftop pool

Continuing my obsession with pools at night. This is with ambient light on a long exposure. Andrea James’ Pic of the Day: Rooftop pool.

Coyote sighting

On the way home tonight I saw a coyote. I hear them a lot, but I’ve only seen one in the yard once. Sometimes at night they will catch something in a nearby park, and a whole pack of them…

The Advocate: Don't Tick Off Trans

The Advocate: Don't Tick Off Trans

BY ANDREA JAMES DECEMBER 03 2007 Let’s say you’re at work, a social setting, or political event, and a real live transgender person says “Hi!” You don’t want to say anything wrong since you recall the tedious questions and responses you’ve endured about your sexuality,…

The Advocate: Words to the Wise

BY ANDREA JAMES DECEMBER 03 2007 A glossary of basic sex and gender terms you should know. Note: Terminology is hotly debated and ever-evolving. Read the rest http://www.advocate.com/news/2007/12/03/words-wise

Crosscurrent: Fusion Shorts

Last night I went to see a collection of short films playing at the Outfest Fusion film festival, the only multi-racial, gender-inclusive film festival of its kind. * A Two Woman One Act, directed by Vanessa Libertad Garcia (2007, 11…

I made the cover of American Family Association Journal!

I made the cover of American Family Association Journal!

I don’t know how I missed this when it came out in July 2006, but I was featured on the cover of the American Family Association Journal! Calpernia and I apparently exemplify the “sexual radicals who hate Christianity.” AFA Chairman…