Tracy Brown

LA Times writer covering film, TV, and pop culture

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Ursula, the villain in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” is an important milestone in Disney’s portrayal of queer characters, says LA Times writer Tracy Brown.

‘Gloriously charismatic’ Ursula embodies queer representation

Ursula, the villain in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” is an important milestone in Disney’s portrayal of queer characters, says LA Times writer Tracy Brown.

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