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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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Conrad and Joe return to discuss the back half of Mike Nichols' multi-award winning HBO limited series, Angels in America.

Does the series pay off its lengthy time commitment? Does the visual scope of the production justify its costly expense? And w... more

Conrad and Joe drop a (mostly) spoiler-free review of writer/director Adrian Chiarella's feature debut Leviticus (2026) about two boys who fall in love in a religious community that punishes them by using their attraction against them.

It's a beaut... more

Settle in because we are discussing the first three episodes/hours of the HBO miniseries adaptation of Tony Kushner's Pulitzer-award winning play, Angels in America.

Directed by Mike Nichols and starring a combination of prestige A-list actors (Paci... more

We're discussing the most popular title from our slate of 1993 films depicting HIV and AIDS: Jonathan Demme's Oscar winning movie, Philadelphia.

Starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington, the film is equal parts character drama (for Washington's Joe ... more

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Conrad
Host with long-running association to The Queer Gaze, frequently co-hosting with Joe; engages in in-depth discussions on queer cinema, representation, and film history.
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Co-host known for pairing critique with accessible, engaging dialogue on queer cinema and representation, often leads where guest films and topics are explored.

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Q: Did you really suspect Steve Burns as being the killer?
No, I don't.
Blue Moon (2025)
Q: Do you think this film will still work for people if they don't have a relationship to things like Richard Linklater or musicals?
Yes, it does function for those who are not familiar, as it teaches something about topics unfamiliar and keeps audiences riveted due to performances and stakes.

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A biweekly show where two hosts react to LGBTQ+ cinema from around the world and across decades, pairing enthusiastic, sometimes scholarly discussion with careful attention to queer representation and cultural context. Episodes cover a wide range of films—from early HIV/AIDS era narratives to contemporary queer cinema—often highlighting issues of sexuality, power dynamics, consent, and community. A notable element is the hosts' openness to cross-cultural perspectives and their willingness to explore difficult topics, including exploitation, stigma, and the politics of film-making, while offering nuanced critiques and recommendations for listeners curious about queer movie history and representation.

What stands out is the combination of th... more

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