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Join co-hosts T.J. West III and Mark Muster for a discussion of under-appreciated queer films of the past and the present. Every two weeks, they'll discuss a particular film with the humor, affection, and critical insight as only two queer recovering academics can.

Thomas West and Mark Muster

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    • Sep 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    "I Care a Lot"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 51:52


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about how much of a wicked pleasure I Care a Lot really is. We talk about Rosamund Pike's performance, the power of queer villainy, and the film's narrative absurdities. Plus, T.J. gives Aaron and a hard time for not knowing how Troye Sivan is (or that he's a top). Give it a listen!

    "Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 50:23


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about the new documentary Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows. They talk about how the documentary frames its subject, their own longstanding relationship with Hudson's star image, and so much more. Plus, they have even more viewing recs. What are you waiting for? Give it a listen!

    "Heartstopper: Season 2"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 64:12


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the second season of the Netflix series Heartstopper. They talk about the way the season explores the difficulty of young relationships, the issue of eating disorders, and so much more. You won't want to miss this one!

    "Rope"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 51:06


    Join Aaron and T.J. this week as they discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Rope, a tautly constructed drama about two men who murder their classmate, thinking that they've pulled off the perfect killing. They discuss the erotics of suffering and the star text of Farley Granger, the film's aesthetics and, of course, the most pressing question of all: just what makes these two characters gay, anyway? Plus, they talk about the ethics of staying on Twitter in the aftermath of Elon Musk's takeover. Give it a listen!

    "Schmigadoon!" and "Schmicago"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 51:28


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Schimigadoon! and Schmicago, the hilarious musical series from Apple TV+. They discuss the queerness of the musical, the utopian pleasures the genre offers, and the simple joy of seeing the form brought to life on the small screen. They also talk about the importance of small town Pride festivals. Give it a listen!

    "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 54:27


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. explore just what it is that makes The Little Mermaid such a perennial favorite for queer audiences, from its expressions of utopian longing to Pat Carroll's exuberantly queer performance as Ursula. Plus, T.J. grills Aaron about what he doesn't know about gay culture.

    "Mommie Dearest"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 54:29


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Mommie Dearest, one of the biggest camp classics of them all! They talk about Faye Dunaway's scenery-devouring performance, Joan Crawford's career and, of course, the tragedy at the heart of it all. You won't want to miss this one!

    "Party Monster"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 55:51


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Party Monster, the 2003 film starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green. Focusing on the infamous Michael Alig, it's a cotton-candy acid trip of a film but, beneath of all of its camp excess there lurks a rich and resonant queer tragedy. In addition to diving into the film, your favorite co-hosts also discuss their own deeply personal relationships to the film.

    "Knock at the Cabin"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 54:54


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the film Knock at the Cabin, the new film from M. Night Shyamalan. They talk about Shyamalan's status as a director, the way the film plays with his usual directorial style, as well as the weighty philosophical issues it raises. Plus, they talk about the vital importance of trans visibility. You won't want to miss this one!

    "Date and Switch"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 58:24


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Date and Switch, a surprisingly funny stoner/sex comedy. They look at its examination of gay masculinity, as well its surprising connections to both Succession and The White Lotus. Give it a listen!

    "M3GAN"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 54:41


    This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new sci-fi horror film M3GAN, focusing on its camp appeal, its engagement with the uncanny and AI, and everything else that makes it queer. They also talk about the BAFTAs and, of course, the Twitter Gays.

    "The Favourite"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 57:31


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss The Favourite, doing a deep dive into the film's great performances, its queerness, and its exploration of the fraught dynamics of royal power, gender, and desire. T.J. also quizzes Aaron on what he knows (and doesn't know) about the real Queen Anne. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Close"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 55:09


    This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the beautiful but heartbreaking Belgian film Close. They share their interpretations of the film, as well as their deep emotional responses to it. And, of course, they harass each other for their gaps in queer knowledge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Spoiler Alert"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 57:57


    This week, T.J. and Aaron discuss the new film Spoiler Alert, looking at the way it addresses grief, terminal illness, and love. And, of course, Aaron gives T.J. a hard time for not having seen The Devil Wears Prada until recently. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "A Christmas to Treasure"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 59:39


    This week Aaron and T.J. discuss the new Lifetime movie A Christmas to Treasure, discussing its narrative, its characters and, of course, its queerness.

    "American Horror Story: NYC"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 53:27


    This week Aaron and T.J. talk about the complicated nature of the most recent season of American Horror Story. Also, T.J. confesses that he's never seen Waiting to Exhale! ~Gay gasp~ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Interview with the Vampire" (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 59:08


    In this much-delayed (and much-anticipated!) episode, T.J. and Aaron discuss the new AMC Interview with the Vampire, talking about what makes it so queer and why it is very much in keeping with the spirit of the original novels. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Interview with the Vampire (1994)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 60:10


    This week, Aaron and T.J. talk about the 1994 film version of Interview with the Vampire, unpacking just what makes it queer and asking (and answering) the pressing question: is it camp? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "My Policeman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 54:31


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about the new film My Policeman, discussing its tragic narrative, the performances of its cast (including Harry Styles), and whether (and if) it's a film of its time. Note: T.J. mistakenly refers to Emma Corrin as "her." This misgendering of the nonbinary Corrin was in error, and we apologize for the mistake. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Leslie Jordan, Angela Lansbury, and the Passing of Queer Icons"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 55:58


    This week, T.J. and Aaron talk about the passing of Leslie Jordan and Angela Lansbury, and what it means to lose queer icons like them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Bros"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 73:28


    This week, T.J. is joined by his good friend Ben (famous for his erudite commentary on Mambo Italiano), and the two of them gab about how much they love the new film Bros. They talk about its engagement with queer culture, queer joy, queer history...in fact, all things queer. This is definitely one that you won't want to miss! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 61:27


    In this weeks episode, T.J. and Aaron do a deep dive into Dahmer--Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, exploring the shows themes, its exploration of Dahmer's motivations, and the various discourses surrounding it. In addition, T.J. heckles Aaron for not having seen the instant queer classic, Hocus Pocus 2. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "I Love You Phillip Morris"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 60:55


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss I Love You Phillip Morris, covering such issues as Jim Carrey's performance, Ewan McGregor as a cute Southern twink, and the film's critique of the carceral state. Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "A League of Their Own" (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 63:36


    In this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron discuss the new series A League of Their Own. They discuss its anachronisms, its forthright engagement with queerness, and its queerly utopian sensibility. Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "A League of Their Own" (1992)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 65:20


    This week, T.J. and Aaron look back at the 1992 film A League of Their Own, taking a look at just what, exactly, makes it so queer. They also share their deeply personal responses to the film. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Uncoupled

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 61:45


    This week, Aaron and T.J. about the new Netflix series Uncoupled. They talk about the way it depicts gay relationships, gay friendships, and gay culture in the 2020s. Plus, Aaron reveals a truly stunning lack in his gay knowledge, leading T.J. to wonder just who it is that he's in a relationship with. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "They/Them"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 58:16


    This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new slasher film They/Them. They unpack the good, the bad, and the ugly, as well as everything else in-between. And, course, they harass each other about how out of touch they are with what's new in gay culture. You won't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "The Golden Girls"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 66:17


    In this week's very special episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about all that's queer about The Golden Girls, from great characters such as Jean and Clayton to the series' embrace of camp. Plus, they share their own deep emotional bonds with the series and its characters. This is a can't-miss episode! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Rocketman"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 64:47


    T.J. and Aaron are joined this week by Abigail, and together they discuss the film Rocketman. They talk about its genre, its depiction of Elton John's fabulous (and sometimes tragic) life, and everything that's queer about it. This is another can't-miss episode of your favorite queer movie and TV podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Maurice"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 66:10


    In this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about the 1987 film Maurice. They talk about the film's engagement with desire, romance, and history, and they also ponder its place in the queer film canon. Plus, they give each other Hell about Funny Girl. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Serial Mom"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 69:44


    Join T.J. and special guest Matt Connolly this week as they discuss Serial Mom, John Waters' hilarious 1994 film. They talk about Kathleen Turner, the film's skewering of '90s bourgeois culture, and everything else. You won't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Queer as Folk" (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 70:15


    In this week's special Pride Month episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the newest version of Queer as Folk, focusing on its engagement with disability, representation, sex, desire, friendship, trauma, and the general messiness of queer life. Plus, they deliver a couple of Pride Month PSGays and, of course, they rib each other about what they don't know about queer culture. You won't want to miss this great episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Fire Island"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 58:59


    In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new film Fire Island, looking at its depictions of Asian American gay men, its interpretation of Jane Austen and, of course, its depiction of gay male desire. Plus, T.J. ridicules Aaron for not having watched the Tony Awards! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Crush"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 53:30


    This week, T.J. and Aaron discuss the Hulu original film Crush. They talk about the film's humor, the importance of queer joy, and why it's so hard for filmmakers to get lesbians right. You don't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Free Fall"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 66:47


    In this week's very special episode, T.J. is joined by his old friend, Aaron. The two talk about the 2013 German film Free Fall, discussing the film's engagement with masculinity, intimacy, and identity. Give it a listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Heartstopper"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 65:06


    It's a very special episode this week, as Aaron and T.J. discuss the new Netflix series Heartstopper. They talk about the series' depiction of young queer romance, the joy of seeing queer love on-screen, and the show's global viewership. It's a deeply personal, yet very fun, episode of your favorite queer movie podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "The Hours"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 60:37


    In this week's episode, Jarrell and T.J. talk about the 2002 film The Hours. They talk about the film's use of its stars, its melodramatic content, its score and, of course, it's queerness. You won't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Touch of Pink"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 45:26


    in this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about Touch of Pink, a delightful gay homage to the romantic comedies of classic Hollywood. Plus, they give each other a hard time about some notable lapses in their queer knowledge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Pillow Talk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 57:29


    In this week's fabulous episode, Bridget Kies joins T.J. to talk about 1959's Pillow Talk. They talk about the star texts of Doris Day and Rock Hudson, the film's playing with postwar gender ideologies, and lots of other fun stuff. You won't want to miss this one! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Joe vs. Carole"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 56:44


    In this week's episode, T.J. and Aaron talk about the new series Joe vs. Carole, discussing the many ways that it improves on the version of Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin created by Tiger King, focusing on issues such as performance, genre and, of course, queerness. T.J. also harasses Aaron about Dua Lipa, and T.J. shares his country queer experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Flee"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 17:01


    In this bonus episode, T.J. talks about the powerful poignance of the animated documentary Flee, talking about its aesthetic, its emotional power, and its engagement with the queer refugee experience. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Happy Together"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 55:27


    This week, T.J. is joined by his old friend Jarrell, and the two discuss the fantastic film Happy Together, directed by Wong Kar-wai. They touch on the film's evocative exploration of queer love, its aesthetic, and power of queer ephemerality. Plus, Jarrell shares his experiences watching the film when he was young, and T.J. harasses him for not having heard of Leo Bersani. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Swan Song"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 48:38


    Welcome back, everyone! This week, T.J. is joined by his full-time/part-time co-host Aaron, and they discuss the 2021 film Swan Song. They talk about queer aging, queer history, and queer grief, as well as Robyn's hit song "Dancing On My Own." It's another can't-miss episode of your favorite queer movie podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    "Portrait of a Lady on Fire"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 16:15


    Join T.J. for a special bonus episode, as we does a deep dive into Portrait of a Lady on Fire, a haunting period piece that reflects on female desire, the gaze, and the ephemerality of the present. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    The Queer Pathos of Adele

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 15:48


    In this special bonus episode, T.J. talks about the specifically queer appeal of Adele, and how much of this stems from the wrenching pathos at the heart of her music. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Tick, Tick...Boom!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 13:09


    There are big things coming to Queens of the B's in 2022, but while we gear up for our relaunch--with new co-hosts and a new home here on Anchor--please enjoy T.J.'s discussion of the 2021 film Tick, Tick...Boom! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    "Single all the Way"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 76:57


    Join Mark and T.J. for a very special holiday episode of Queens of the B's. They're joined by Josh (Mark's BF!) to talk about Single all the Way, the fabulous new Christmas movie from Netflix. They talk about queer joy, romance and, of course, Jennifer Coolidge. Plus, Mark and T.J. vehemently disagree about whether House of Gucci is camp or not. This is another can't-miss episode of your favorite queer movie podcast. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=3LQGR255VPNJN¤cy_code=USD)

    "What's Cooking?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 61:08


    Gobble, gobble, everyone! It's a very special Thanksgiving episode at Queens of the B's, and our film is What's Cooking? Mark and T.J. take a deep into this fascinating movie, looking at how it examines America at the turn of the century. In addition, T.J. chides Mark for having not seen the new series Queens, and Mark waxes eloquent on the benefits of broth. It's another must-listen episode!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=3LQGR255VPNJN¤cy_code=USD)

    "Moonlight"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 69:42


    This week, Mark and T.J. are joined by their good friend, Jarrell, and they engage in a freewheeling (and sometimes quite raunchy) discussion of the extraordinary film, Moonlight. They talk about masculinity, race and, of course, that infamous Oscar debacle, and Jarrell shares his deeply sexual deep cut. This is a must-see episode!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=3LQGR255VPNJN¤cy_code=USD)

    "Cat People"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 55:49


    Join Mark and T.J. for a spooktabulous episode, in which they talk about the 1942 film Cat People. They talk about queerness as otherness, the dangerous power of queer desire, and even Lee Edelman! And, of course, T.J. hassles Mark about not having listened to Adele's new song. It's another fabulous episode you won't want to miss!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=3LQGR255VPNJN¤cy_code=USD)

    "Eating Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 55:09


    You're in for a real treat this week, as Mark and T.J. talk about the 2004 film Eating Out. They touch on a little bit of everything, including the question: which is easier to watch, Eating Out or Man with a Movie Camera. This is one episode that you won't want to miss!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=3LQGR255VPNJN¤cy_code=USD)

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