The Queer Gaze

• The Birdcage (1996)

  We're kicking off a brand new theme on 'Family Drama' so what better (popular) text to begin with than Mike Nichols' 1996 film, The Birdcage?The American remake of a French farce feels like a product of its time, particularly how it handles queer issues (which ultimately makes it feel made for straight audiences).Plus: Lane and Williams' iconic lead performances, bland children, and draaaaaagLike the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including an additional 28 minutes on this film!Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Y tu mamá también (2001)

  Conrad and Joe continue our themed exploration of 'Doomed, Sexy Experimentation' with a look at Alfonso Cuarón's scintillating Mexican road trip movie, Y tu mamá también (2001).It's an incredibly hot film, and though the sex and nudity is a major talking point, the film is about so much more!Plus: Joe's coming out in part thanks to Gael García Bernal, Conrad's knowledge of Andor, and praise for secret MVP Maribel Verdú.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 29 minutes more about this film!Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• I Don't Understand You (2025)

  Here's a special spoiler-free bonus episode on David Joseph Craig and Brian Crano's dark comedy I Don't Understand You (2025), about a gay couple (Nick Kroll and Andrew Rannells) in Italy who find themselves in hot water following a series of miscommunications.Unfortunately this repetitive, often unfunny film didn't work for us. Listen to find out why and be sure to check out the spoiler-y, spicy 22-minute discussion on Patreon (patreon.com/thequeergaze) for more.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usFollow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze.Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Call Me By Your Name (2017)

  We're kicking off a brand new themed pairing on 'Doomed, Sexy Experimentation' with a look at Luca Guadagnino's adaptation of Call Me By Your Name (2017).We're giving big props to the chemistry between the leads, tackling the film's controversies (Armie Hammer; the age gap), Timothée Chalamet's nuanced performance, and that cold winter ending.Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for additional content, including our spoiler-heavy 33 minute discussion about the (peach!) sex scene and more!Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usFollow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze.Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Monster (2023)

  Our second entry in 'Secret Adolescent Love' is 2023's Monster.Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and written by Yuji Sakamoto, the film is a puzzle narrative in the form of a triptych that constantly asks audiences to re-evaluate their understanding of characters in order to answer the question: "who is the monster?"Plus: leading with empathy, fave quotes from school principal Fushimi, secret queerness, and debate about the film's ending.Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for an additional 22.5 minutes of spoiler-heavy discussion.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us.Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze.Email us: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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