Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Mimi Stringfield for 1999's edgy drama, forever immortalized in desaturated Tumblr gifs. Mimi gives some great context from the original memoir, we discuss that Winona / Angie pairing (and the infamous kiss), mount a defense for "teen girl" movies to be taken seriously, and do our best rousing rendition of "Downtown." Follow us o n Twitter ! Follow Mimi on Twitter and Instagram!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and professor Kyle Stevens for Hitchcock's underseen thriller. They dive into the incredibly queer text and subtext that got this movie literally banned from US theaters, Hitchcock's impeccable use of camera, choreography, and color, how much we all love characters getting turned on by crime. Follow us o n Twitte r! Follow Kyle on Twit ter and check out h is written wo rk!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Wyatt Muma for the film to end all films...2019's "Cats!" How do we deal with how this film captivated the nation (and maybe ended the world)? Why are there (gasp) certain queer plotlines in the stage version that weren't included? And could there ever truly have been a good live action version of this thing? Follow us o n Twitte r! This episode is sponsored by Super Ya ki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and writer Drew Gregory for 1955's utterly iconic teen flick. They do a deep dive into this film's long history with the queer community on and off camera, draw some timely "Euphoria" parallels, and Drew explains why James Dean is her style icon (as he should be). Follow us o n Twitte r! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Drew on Twitter and Letterboxd , and support Autostraddle!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe (Kill By Kill) for a double feature on the 1942 and 1982 versions of this female-themed horror. How has sexuality on-screen (aka horniness) evolved between the decades? How did queer tones of the original get to be there in the first place? What drew the ever-entertaining Paul Schrader to this erotic remake? And...was this the original inspiration for Animorphs? Follow us on Twitter! Follow Kill by Kill on Twitte r, and listen h...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by YouTuber and writer Maggie Mae Fish to discuss 1963's classic epic in all its homoerotic glory. The gang canonizes this as a tragic romance, expresses their deep love for Omar Sharif (rightfully so), examine the casting choices of this and recent desert film "Dune," and wax poetic about score, cinematography, and David Lean's directorial prowess. Follow us o n Twitte r! Follow Maggie o n Twitt er an d YouTub e! This episode is sponsored b y Super Yak i! Use code: ...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest and comedian Avery Edison for a very special episode – our first indie film! Our Wachowskis month just wouldn't feel complete without a discussion on the sex, crime, cinematography and pacing of one of our best neo-noirs. Listen in as Jordan praises a young Christopher Meloni, Brooke unsurprisingly thirsts over Gina Gershon, and Avery absolutely bodies a Jennifer Tilly impression. Plus, an essential series of promos for "No Kidding? Me Too!" Follow...
Jordan and Brooke return to the source with Lana Wachowski's brand new solo outing. They discuss their love for this story, what this film looks like as a post-transition allegory, the casting delights of Jonathan Groff and Neil Patrick Harris, how much it sucks to be online sometimes, and the evolving need for self care (in the cinema way and the personal way!). Follow us on Twitter!
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Jackson McHenry (Vulture, New York Magazine) for the Wachowskis' 2015 space opera. How did Eddie Redmayne possibly conceieve of this (iconic) performance? Has this weird movie always had its fans? How does behind the scenes representation translate to a largely straight on-screen story? And where do we get our hands on a pair of Channing's amazing moon boots? Follow us on Twitter! Follow Jackson on Twitter!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Emily St. James (Vox, "Arden") for the Wachowskis' sprawling 2012 epic. Topics covered this week include: pervasive queerness through themes of revolution, the power of art, Emily's incredible scripted podcast, Old Georgie's top hat, the Showtime series "Yellowjackets," "Happiest Season" discourse, and Kaylor conspiracy theories. Par for the course! Follow us on Twitter! Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram , and listen to Arden! This episode is sponsored by Supe...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Morgan M Page ("One From the Vaults") for a whole month on the films of Lilly and Lana Wachowski, starting with 1999's seminal sci-fi. They chat everything from this film's extensive trans allegories to leather in rain to the sneaky inclusion of bondage clubs to the deep lore of the Matrix sequels. Plus Brooke battles a really fun cold on-mic, Jordan gives us his best Switch impression, and Morgan proves she knows way more about the early Internet than either of t...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Bobby Finger (Who? Weekly) to close out the holiday season with 2020's much-discussed Christmas rom-com. They talk this film's queer influences both behind and in front of the camera, international appeal, small town charm, all the elements needed for a certified Christmas classic, and who Kristen Stewart really should have ended up with. Plus, Bobby lends us his expertise for a "whos" and "thems" cast breakdown. Follow us on Twitter! Follow Bobby o n Twitt er an ...
Jordan and Brooke continue the holiday spirit with a cozy, nostalgic trip to Massachusetts for Greta Gerwig's 2019 version of "Little Women." Is this actually the smartest adaptation ever put to screen? Are Louisa May Alcott and Jo March maybe gay icons? How salty is everyone about the numerous Oscars snubs? Plus some classic title sequences, New England history, and the next round of…CINEMA DRINKS BATTLE! Follow us o n Twitte r!
Jordan and Brooke are joined producer, poet, friend of the pod Liza Wagner to kick off the holiday season with 2015's raunchiest wholesome comedy. They talk favoirte holiday traditions new and old, Seth Rogen's on-screen bicuriousity, the perks of tender male friendship, and absolute king Michael Shannon. Plus, the return/introduction of…CINEMA DRINKS BATTLE! Follow us on Twitter! Follow Liza on Twitter , Instagram and Twitch !...
Jordan and Brooke hit the vampire world again with a special double bill of both this original Swedish film and the American remake. Tune in for our fave comfort horror films, falling in love with monsters, common threads in American remakes, and some bonus predictions for the "Wicked" movie (of course). Follow us on Twitter! This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki ! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and friend of the pod Phil Tice for 1969's romantic comedy, er, serious Western. Pick your poison: Newman or Redford? How many classic character actors can you pack into one film? Why did critics originally pan this masterpiece? And do we think the boys secretly escape to Australia and start a life together? (Spoiler: yes). Follow us on Twitter! Follow Phil on Instagram!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers) for a great entry in 1999's iconic year of cinema. The gang opens their scandalous leather bound journals to discuss the enduring imagery of coke rosaries, lingerie girlboss fashion, unintentional queer awakenings, and a full dissection of the new "Gossip Girl" reboot. Follow us on Twitter! Follow Joe & Trace on Twitter and Instagram!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Cate Young (Thirty, Flirty + Film) to discuss 2013's twisty sexy thriller. It's the epitome of a "be gay do crime" movie, a great example of why you should always cast hot people and never put Channing Tatum in a fedora, Soderbergh's fake retirement film, and an all around blast of a plot. Follow us on Twitter! Follow Cate on Twitter! And find "Thirty, Flirty + Film" here. This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Valerie Faye to discuss 1980's erotic slasher. Is De Palma king of the "go to horny jail" kingdom? How does this villain's on-screen portrayal read today? (Spoiler alert: very complicated). And how much do we loveeee all of Nancy Allen's outfits? Follow us on Twitter! Follow Valerie on Twitter! And find "We Need to Talk About Kevin" here....
Jordan and Brooke are joined by past guest and writer Reyna Cervantes (Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting) to discuss 2018's unforgettable horror. They dive into Ari Aster's themes of gender, family, and religion, memorable horror trailers, some Academy inside baseball, and a truly iconic story from Reyna about her first viewing of this film. Follow us on Twitter! Follow Reyna on Twitter!...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by past guest and friend of the pod Arden Jurskis to discuss 2004's extremely progressive (and extremely violent) gender-based slasher. Listen in as Brooke geeks out over "Bound" references, Jordan comes to terms with his fear of Chucky dolls, and Arden gives their manifesto on the enduring queerness of this franchise. Also, Chucky tramp stamp incoming? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Arden! https://twitter.com/ForSaleBBShoe s...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by comedian Avery Edison to discuss 1991's seminal horror. They talk the complicated legacy of this film and how it affected future on-screen representation, attempt some Dr. Lecter impressions, and prove (once again) why NBC Hannibal is the best show to ever grace our airwaves. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Avery! https://twitter.com/aediso n // And find Avery's book here: http://www.averyedison.com/rightbodywrongjunk / This episode ...
On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke let the symbiotes in and discuss this actually amazing sequel – including Tom Hardy's "story by" credit, Woddy Harrelson's hair choices, favorite breakup movies, and Venom's coming out party (no, really). Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant
Jordan and Brooke dig into the greatest romantic comedy of our time, a story of worlds colliding, of enemies to lovers...they're talking, of course, about 2018's "Venom!" They discuss the wild fandom that's sprung up around this movie, Tom Hardy's total commitment, Venom's history on-screen (certified queer icon?), and some "Best Kiss" selects from the MTV Movie Awards. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Sloane Steele and Zach Mellen (Mummy Dearest) to discuss 1997's satirical cult classic. This episode has everything: plenty of Verhoeven praise, analysis of military propaganda, co-ed shower scene thirst, and a riveting discussion on bug slime. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Mummy Dearest! https://instagram.com/mummydearestpodcast This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERQQ for 10% off...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Emma Stefansky (Thrillist) to discuss 2010's dream heist! They dig into the rich tradition of fan fiction (which Jordan will be converted to one day), what they'd use for a dream totem, the beauty of practical effects, and why Tom Hardy might actually be too sexy to lead a film. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Emma! https://twitter.com/stefabsky // https://letterboxd.com/stefabsky...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Rachel LaBonte (ScreenRant) to discuss 2014's awards-y biopic. How deranged were the 2015 Oscars? Did the Cumberbitches (Cumberbatch fans) turn out for this film? What is the definitive best Keira Knightley roles? And will Brooke ever get through an episode without invoking Tumblr? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Rachel! https://screenrant.com/author/rlabo/ // https://letterboxd.com/rachel_labonte1/...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by director and film critic Noah Levine to discuss 1987's cult classic. There's a lot to cover, including the breakdown of the American nuclear family, leather and earring politics, Chinese food, and what monster is actually, historically, the sexiest. Plus, the politics of glittery vampires...is there plagiarism at play? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Noah! https://twitter.com/ZProductionz This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! (htt...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by culture writer Marya E. Gates to discuss 1959's game-changing Biblical epic (in which the Bible is like...a C plot?). They talk cast! Budget! Epic production! As well as some super shady drama including screenwriter Gore Vidal reading Charlton Heston for filth in the press, obvious gay subtext that miraculously flew under the ratings radar, and one truly insane chariot sequence. Follow us on Twitter ! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadra nt Follow Marya! https://twitte...
Jordan and Brooke are joined by film writer Iana Murray to discuss 2010's masterclass in filmmaking, "The Social Network!" They unpack how this is secretly one of our best break-up movies, how great it is when talented people make films together, 2011 Oscars highs and lows, Andrew Garfield love, and the career of Jessica Chastain (for some reason). Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Iana! https://twitter.com/ianamurray // https://www.letterboxd.com/ianamurray...
