Catherine Burford
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I'm just your everyday Autistic Artist.
Stories (37/0)
"It's like someone remade Rain Man and actually put some effort into it."
The earliest known movie with an autistic character was the 1969 Elvis Presley movie Change of Habit, which included child actress Lorena Kirk as an autistic girl named Amanda. When most people think of the earliest depictions of autism, however, they often think of Dustin Hoffman's Oscar-winning performance as the titular character in 1989's Rain Man. This was the first mainstream movie about autism, and it introduced the condition to a wider audience. Despite being so groundbreaking at the time, the movie's depiction of autism hasn't aged well. This isn't due to its accuracy; it's due to the fact that countless movies have taken Rain Man's premise and beaten it like a dead horse. Far too many filmmakers have taken the generic plotline of a white autistic male character trying to navigate in a neurotypical world and have run it to the ground. While some movies like 1994's What's Eating Gilbert Grape? have managed to find success in their time, others like 2021's Music (which actually switches out a white boy for basic white girl Maddie Ziegler) are a complete disgrace to the autistic community. With all of these copycats, it seems as though Hollywood can never get autistic representation right. Fortunately, things could be changing.
By Catherine Burford22 days ago in Critique
Amorunus. Top Story - November 2023.
Nicole was past her limit when she came home from school. After three presentations, one of which she totally botched, she was ready to unplug her mind and drift into absolute bliss. As soon as she got home, she escaped to her room. She traded her backpack for a pair of headphones before climbing up on her bed. The headphones gently covered her ears in a tight embrace as Florence Welch serenaded the overstimulated student.
By Catherine Burford8 months ago in Poets
Tears and Giggles. Content Warning.
Enigma the Clown was believed to be in a permanent nebulous state; she always acknowledged people who weren’t there, even before the incident. Since she was a clown, it was hard to tell if it was all an act, or if she had truly lost her mind. Sure, she was strange the moment her career launched, but things haven't been the same for three years. Was it trauma, or was she was simply living up to her name?
By Catherine Burford9 months ago in Poets
I Feel The Earth Breathe Into Me. Content Warning.
TW: Su*c*de and depression If I remember correctly, I knew I was different since I was six. It was my first day at a brand-new school. I was supposed to wear a uniform, but I insisted on wearing my favorite pig costume. I was allowed to wear it at my old school, so why couldn’t I wear it here? My parents eventually gave up and let me wear it as long as my uniform was underneath it. Fortunately for them, my teacher was accepting enough to give me permission to wear it until recess.
By Catherine Burfordabout a year ago in Fiction
You Shouldn't Be Me
Gwen woke up with yet another bruise on her leg. Knowing her mom would freak out again, she quickly threw on some jeans. After fumbling around in search of a bra and sweater, she remembered her glasses and stumbled downstairs for some breakfast.
By Catherine Burford2 years ago in Horror
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