Jordan and Brooke are joined by friend of the pod and writer Phil Tice to discuss 1992's lush, dramatic, slightly insane Coppola version of "Dracula!" We talk through Anthony Hopkins' gonzo performance, the film's absolutely incredible production and costume design, some iffy but adorable accent work, and the long, sexy, gay history of Bram Stoker and vampire stories. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Follow Phil on Twitt er, check o ut Tice To mes, a nd ...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 50 min
The weekend after its release, Jordan and Brooke dive into Billy Eichner's new studio comedy. Was bad marketing the one to blame for this film's underperformance, or have the straight people taken us down once again? How soon can we get our hands on this screenplay? Who's our MVP (besides Debra Messing, obviously)? And how do we get a spot in the animatronic Hall of Bisexuals?! Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) This episode is sponsored b y Super Yak i! U...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 41 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by podcaster and writer Cass Clarke (SlashFilm, Marvel) to discuss 1996's twistiest movie and another great addition to the "be gay do crime" genre. Is this actually a very progressive film, or just enjoyable sexy schlock, or maybe a bit of both? Who on Earth was this film marketed to? Is the entire main cast actually playing queer and was that intentional?! And most importantly, how is Kevin Bacon such a stone-cold hottie? Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Lett...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by screenwriter Nat Torres ("Our Flag Means Death") for a delightful throwback movie, helmed by none other than director Drew Barrymore! We discuss the need for a roller-blading cinematic renaissance, one of Elliot Page's best and maybe queerest roles (confirmed by Drew Gregory ), the wide world of Texas-set films, and how we'd all secretly like Juliette Lewis to shove us in a locker. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Follow N...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 43 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Roxana Hadadi (Vulture) to discuss yet another entry into the greater Snyder-verse! This one is complete with video game logic, one of the most interesting ensemble casts of the 2010s, the constant "depiction vs. endorsement" debate, and one perfect Bjork needle drop. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Follow Roxana on Twitter, and read he r Guardian artic le!...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Cate Young (Thirty, Flirty + Film) to close out our epic summer series on "Q Fast Q Furious." Brooke reveals she teared up when Roman & Tej went to space, Cate pitches an all-female spin-off as the franchise's next entry (yes please), and Jordan for once does not invoke Tom Cruise! Plus our final Fast X predictions, some bonus franchise rankings, and a touching parting gift from Jordan. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brook...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Jordan and Brooke kick it solo this week for an absolute must-cover, hotly anticipated film...Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar," obviously. We talk the disastrous old age makeup, Dustin Lance Black's writing career, the bad gays of American history, Leo's very questionable accent work, and the field day Hoover would've had with Twitter. Follow us on Twitt er! (A nd Jordan's Letterb oxd / Brooke's Letterb oxd)...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 35 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) for this hyper masc F&F spinoff. Listen along for a detailed breakdown of how queer subtext became so popular in blockbuster film canon – from the Hays code to 80s buddy comedies – alongside a discussion of David Leitch's action chops, the need to have your famous friends tell you how cool you are onscreen, why Hobbs & Shaw really should have kissed by now, and the analytics of getting "pussy slammed." Follow us on Tw itt...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 57 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Lillian Crawford for Robert Zemeckis's 1992 horror/drama/comedy/camp masterpiece. We talk all things VFX and where Zemeckis fits in, Hollywood's current ironic obsession with de-aging technology, what "traditional femininity" means to society, the drag-focused and queer reclamations of this film, and Meryl Streep's incredible line delivery of "flaaaaacid." Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Follow Lillia...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and actor Ben Chinapen for a shaky entry in the Fast family canon (but high-key the best Hobbs & Shaw movie lol). We debate whether this film is actually kind of underrated, the buzzzzz that Dwayne Johnson redirecting a tank with his bare hands gives us, Dom missing his main man Brian, Hobbs falling for his main man Shaw, and – most importantly – what a Fast & Furious Muppets version looks like. Follow us on Tw itter! ( And Jordan's Letter box d ...
Aug 12, 2022•2 hr 7 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by entertainment writer Brianna Zigler (Paste Magazine) to discuss Paul Verhoeven's 1992 iconic erotic thriller. This movie has everything: extremely valid controveries, extremely ludicrous controversies, the line "magna cum laude pussy," three (3!) queer lead characters, and Michael Douglas wearing a v-neck sweater to the club. Plus, our takes on the modern state of erotic thrillers, the power of on-screen sexuality, and how bady we'd like a Sharon Stone renaissan...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 49 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Emma Stefansky for this bittersweet entry in the Fast franchise that made us all cry like babies. But there's Dwayne Johnson flexing out of a cast to make up for it. We talk James Wan's box office bonafides, the incredible Dubai "dress transition" (you know the one), fighting with your car as an extension of yourself, and the series' wonderful send-off to Paul Walker. Plus, once again, Jordan proposes including Tom Cruise in this franchise by any means ne...
Jul 29, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Fran Hoepfner (Gawker, Fran Magazine) for Matthew Vaughn's whimsical 2007 fantasy adventure. There's an all-time Robert De Niro performance, a lot of discussions on British-leaning genre cinema, and not that much titular stardust. But Fran reflects on her high school viewing of this film and convinces everyone to watch "Peaky Blinders," Jordan praises the campy excellence that is Michelle Pfeiffer, and Brooke yet again professes her love for gay pirates (these o...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Logan Kenny for the Fast Family's trip to London. Various questions include – is this a secret X-Men movie? What action moments in this define "sicko mode?" What's the best celebrity alcohol brand? Does Logan have the only defensible take on "The Rise of Skywalker?" And did the final plane sequence in this movie actually steal the idea from "Toy Story 2?" Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Logan on Tw...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 54 min
On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke blast some lightning-fast takes into Taika Waititi's latest Marvel entry. Where is King Valkyrie's promised queen? How is Christian Bale the MVP of this movie? Where does Thor go from here? What is going on with the sludge-y state of blockbuster cinema and how can we stop it?! But...that Abba needle drop tho. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) This episode is sponsored by Super Y aki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 1...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and returning guest Patrick Willems to discuss the F&F fan favorite (in another monster sized episode, of course) – which just proves that all franchises should have a "heist" entry. The squad discuss what happened to the Rock's sweat levels over time, if we can talk Tom Cruise into a Mission: Impossible crossover, the great F&F timeline rejigger, practical effects that include dragging a real-life safe through city streets, and the fact that Jor...
Jul 01, 2022•3 hr 6 min
Jordan and Brooke celebrate 100 whole entire episodes of the show!! And what better way to do it than with a movie that's arguably the queerest Marvel entry, Brooke's coming out film (don't ask), and peak blockbuster representation for chaotic gays everywhere?! We discuss the value (or lack thereof) of queer content in places like the MCU, Chris Hemsworth's comedy chops, Tessa Thompson's arm workout routine, bonus "Our Flag Means Death" content, and what qualifies as "retainer snapping" levels o...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by the great Matt Singer (ScreenCrush) to discuss Lin's 2009 "getting the gang back together" film. Aside from all the cars and homoeroticism, we chat Dom's incredible accident reconstruction vision, an excess of generic garages, SNL's "The Fast and the Bi-curious," and an always-elite enemies to lovers narrative. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Follow Matt o n Twitte r! This episode is sponsore d by Super Yaki! Use code: SU...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 42 min
Jordan and Brooke reunite with Angela Ferraguto for 1997's "worst comic book movie ever," aka a very colorful, fun and dynamic piece of superhero media! We talk cast & critical reception, Joel Schumacher's interpretation of the classic Batman gay subtext, Uma Thurman in a campy drag performance, HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" (obviously), and all those freeeeeeeze puns. Follow us on Tw itter! ( And Jordan's Letter box d / Brooke's Letter boxd) Follow Ang on Twitter , IG , Letterboxd , and listen t...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 52 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer William Goodman (Complex, GQ) for the Fast franchise's first jet-setting adventure. Listen to us drag Lucas Black's performance (sorry Lucas), thirst the most we have ever thirsted over Sung Kang, drop a few too many car puns, discuss Justin Lin's anime and manga influences on the action sequences, and praise a soundtrack full of absolute bangers. Follow us on Tw itter! ( And Jordan's Letter box d / Brooke's Letter boxd) Follow William on Twitter! In celebr...
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Jordan and Brooke fly solo (but never leave your wingman) for arguably the most homoerotic film of all time – 1986's "Top Gun!" Oiled up beach volleyball, phallic symbols, and locker room scenes abound – but just how queer is this queer classic? Did Tony Scott know what he was awakening with that volleyball scene? How do we reckon with military propaganda in our cinematic outings? And is Tom Cruise the final boss of movie stardom? Follow us on Twit ter! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Lett...
May 27, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Drew Gregory (Autostraddle) to discuss the frachise's Miami-est (and gayest?) entry. Come for the deep tortured backstory between Brian and his best friend/definitely ex-lover Roman, stay for jumping cars onto boats, color coordinated whips, Tyrese ripping off his shirt at opportune times, and the incredible term "hoasis." Follow us o n Twitte r! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Drew on Twitter and Letterboxd , and support Au...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Hannah Strong (Little White Lies) for 1984's operatic epic (and the second leggiest movie in the-numbers.com 's history – ooh!). They talk anachronistic historical pieces and why they rule, how this film inspired the likes of Sofia Coppola, the hit TV program Little Einsteins, religious repression and obsession, and why going to see your sworn enemy's operas every night might mean you're secretly in love with him. Follow us on Twitter! Follow Hannah on Twitter! Or...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 40 min
Jordan and Brooke kick off the pod's epic summer series – Q Fast Q Furious – with the 2001 film that started it all. They're joined by Alisha Grauso (ScreenRant) to discuss why this is a perfect and realistic LA movie, the case for #bromoerotic relationships, the origins of Vin Diesel's on-screen persona, and being sandwich crazy. Plus, we introduce a new awards line-up: the Hit the NOS, the Male Gay-ze, and the Olive Garden (family!). Follow us o n Twitte r! Follow Alisha on Twitter ! This epis...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 48 min
Jordan and Brooke solve some crimes and talk 2009's snazzy detective flick. How married are Holmes & Watson in this iteration? What went so wrong with BBC Sherlock? Why were the 2010 Oscars so weirdly stacked? And how much does Guy Ritchie love a bare knuckle boxing sequence? Follow us on Twitter!
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 51 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Laura Venning (Little White Lies) to discuss Jane Campion's 2021 powerhouse of a film. They talk the genius of Benedict Cumberbatch's casting, Thomas Savage's legacy, what went wrong with this film's awards run, the cultural cachet of queer Westerns, and that seeing the dog does, in fact, make you gay. Follow us o n Twitter ! Follow Laura o n Twitte r!...
Apr 22, 2022•2 hr 2 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Philip Iscove and Kenny Neibart (Podcast Like It's 1999) for a 1899 set flick – Baz's masterpiece "Moulin Rouge!" We talk tents, Baz's practical magic (lol), Nicole Kidman's incredible range, and a step above jukebox musicals. Also includes tangents on Cats, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, the current state of the Oscars, the current state of movie musicals, and a heated defense from Jordan of The Departed. Follow us on Twitter ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Lett...
Apr 15, 2022•2 hr 19 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis (The Queer Movie Podcast) for 2019's wonderful teen comedy. Come for the ghost spirit jokes and needle drops – stay for the extensive script backstory, bumper sticker discussion, Skyler Gisondo love, and appreciation for Amy's awkward relatable gay flirting! Follow us on Twitter! Follow Rowan on Twit ter a nd YouT ube, listen to The Queer Movie Podc ast, and pre-ord er Here and Que er!...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Vanity Fair's David Canfield (Little Gold Men) for this 1997 gem, which boasts incredible elements like an all-time Kevin Kline performance, Joan Cusack crying in a wedding dress (to the tune of an Oscar nom), a mustache-less Tom Selleck, the incomparable Debbie Reynolds, awards season inside baseball, and so many homoerotic Freudian slips. Plus, we give some wildly out of pocket Oscar predictions, and an enlightening overview of David's recent article "Why Are th...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 33 min
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for 1995's camp-tastic superhero movie. Carly recounts their long history and love for this flick, Jordan stumps for Nightwing (surprise surprise), and Brooke admits she had no knowledge of Robin's tragic backstory (which rocks). Plus, there's lots of leather, suggestive statues, Bat nipples. and a flamboyant Jim Carrey performance for the ages. Follow us o n Twitte r! This episode is sponsored by Super Ya ki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 45 min
