criticism/commentary
Wellborn's popular criticism and commentary explores film and television from an academically-informed perspective. Most of his popular works focus on considering contemporary film and television from a queer lens and/or exploring the significance of genre in making meaning. Artists such as Robin Thede, Alanna Ubach, and Nico Greetham have highlighted his work on their social media platforms.
Articles include:
"‘Drag Me to Dinner’ Is the Perfect Low-Stakes Complement to ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,'" Collider, 2023.
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"Oscar-Nominated ‘Close’ Powerfully Depicts the Pressures Queer Kids Face," Collider, 2023.
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"How ‘Bros’ Unpacks the Everyday Effects of Internalized Homophobia," Collider, 2022.
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"'Ziwe’s Confrontational Comedy Is the Perfect Way to Challenge White Privilege," Collider, 2022.
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"How ‘I Like to Watch with Trixie & Katya’ Celebrates Queer Spectatorship," Collider, 2022.
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