"Cadet Kelly has a gay agenda (but not in a fun way)" explores Cadet Kelly (2002) and Private Benjamin (1981) through the lens of scholar Jasbir Puar's groundbreaking work on homonationalism and the War on Terror.
This essay received a feature in the "Best Video Essays of 2022" poll compiled by the British Film Institute's magazine, Sight & Sound. It also received a write-up in the "Best practices" section of Film Scalpel.