
A biweekly podcast where Conrad and Joe react to LGBTQ+ film from every country and every decade, complete with nuanced discussion of queer representation and issues.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm HistoryFilm Reviews | |||

Conrad and Joe hit pause on 'Sex Work and Pornography' to discuss one of 2025's biggest queer films: Harry Lighton's Pillion (2025).
It may surprise you to discover that we're ambivalent about the film! We don't entirely understand its reception as ... more
The second to last entry in our 'Sex Work and Pornography' theme is Brazilian director Marcelo Caetano's Baby (2024) about a newly released convict who is introduced to a life of sex work by an older man.
From cruising spots to the intersection of s... more
Conrad and Joe check out Sebastian, the sophomore effort of Mikko Mäkelä (see previous episode on A Moment in the Reeds) which concerns a writer, Max (Ruaridh Mollica), who uses his sex work as fodder for his "fiction" writing.
It's an intriguing co... more
The next entry in our 'Sex Work and Pornography' theme is Gregg Araki's masterful 2005 adaptation of Scott Heim's devastating novel Mysterious Skin.
Starring a grown-up Joseph Gordon Levitt and a pre-Oscar winning director Brady Corbet, the film ex... more
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The show offers thoughtful, pointed discussions of LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world and across eras, with a focus on representation, power dynamics, and cultural context. Episodes dissect films through themes like sexuality, consent, class, and identity, often comparing adaptations, exploring directorial choices, and considering the social implications of queer storytelling on screen. The format combines clear analysis with candid reactions, and the hosts frequently highlight how a film's craft—editing, sound, performance—affects its treatment of queer experiences. A notable strength is the duo's ability to tie film analysis to broader cultural conversations, inviting listeners to reflect on representation, genre boundaries, and the poli... more
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