Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Queer Quadrant
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridesmaids with Caroline Framke | 30 Aug 2024 | 01:40:32 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by TV critic Caroline Framke to talk Paul Feig's seminal 2011 comedy, including masterful levels of improv, the "shocker genre" of female-led raunchy comedies, the wedding industrial complex, and how Annie and Helen should really just run off together. | |||
| Shrek with Caitlin Durante | 16 Aug 2024 | 01:47:57 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) for a simple Shrek-tastic visit to Duloc. Along with a healthy dose of memes, we break down the "edgy" anti-Disney sentiment, marginalized fairytale creatures, Lord Farquaad's casual ethnic cleansing, how inescapable to the culture this was, and if this film is actually quite queer! | |||
| Hairspray (2007) with Ella Kemp | 12 Apr 2024 | 01:45:08 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Ella Kemp (Letterboxd) for 2007's sock-hoppin' musical featuring - gasp - actual sets?! We talk some inspired (and some uninspired) casting choices, the legacy of John Waters, all things camp, drag, JAMES EFFING MARSDEN, and Zac Efron's one perfect curl. | |||
| Side Effects with Cate Young | 05 Nov 2021 | 01:15:33 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Cate Young (Thirty, Flirty + Film) to discuss 2013's twisty sexy thriller. It's the epitome of a "be gay do crime" movie, a great example of why you should always cast hot people and never put Channing Tatum in a fedora, Soderbergh's fake retirement film, and an all around blast of a plot. | |||
| Dressed to Kill with Valerie Faye | 29 Oct 2021 | 01:44:40 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Valerie Faye to discuss 1980's erotic slasher. Is De Palma king of the "go to horny jail" kingdom? How does this villain's on-screen portrayal read today? (Spoiler alert: very complicated). And how much do we loveeee all of Nancy Allen's outfits? | |||
| Hereditary with Reyna Cervantes | 22 Oct 2021 | 01:42:13 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by past guest and writer Reyna Cervantes (Fangoria, Bloody Disgusting) to discuss 2018's unforgettable horror. They dive into Ari Aster's themes of gender, family, and religion, memorable horror trailers, some Academy inside baseball, and a truly iconic story from Reyna about her first viewing of this film. | |||
| Seed of Chucky with Arden Jurskis | 15 Oct 2021 | 01:44:23 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by past guest and friend of the pod Arden Jurskis to discuss 2004's extremely progressive (and extremely violent) gender-based slasher. Listen in as Brooke geeks out over "Bound" references, Jordan comes to terms with his fear of Chucky dolls, and Arden gives their manifesto on the enduring queerness of this franchise. Also, Chucky tramp stamp incoming? | |||
| The Silence of the Lambs with Avery Edison | 08 Oct 2021 | 02:12:02 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by comedian Avery Edison to discuss 1991's seminal horror. They talk the complicated legacy of this film and how it affected future on-screen representation, attempt some Dr. Lecter impressions, and prove (once again) why NBC Hannibal is the best show to ever grace our airwaves. | |||
| Venom: Let There Be Carnage | 03 Oct 2021 | 01:11:24 | |
On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke let the symbiotes in and discuss this actually amazing sequel – including Tom Hardy's "story by" credit, Woddy Harrelson's hair choices, favorite breakup movies, and Venom's coming out party (no, really). | |||
| Venom | 01 Oct 2021 | 01:40:32 | |
Jordan and Brooke dig into the greatest romantic comedy of our time, a story of worlds colliding, of enemies to lovers...they're talking, of course, about 2018's "Venom!" They discuss the wild fandom that's sprung up around this movie, Tom Hardy's total commitment, Venom's history on-screen (certified queer icon?), and some "Best Kiss" selects from the MTV Movie Awards. | |||
| Starship Troopers with Mummy Dearest | 24 Sep 2021 | 01:36:01 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Sloane Steele and Zach Mellen (Mummy Dearest) to discuss 1997's satirical cult classic. This episode has everything: plenty of Verhoeven praise, analysis of military propaganda, co-ed shower scene thirst, and a riveting discussion on bug slime. | |||
| Inception with Emma Stefansky | 17 Sep 2021 | 01:57:11 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Emma Stefansky (Thrillist) to discuss 2010's dream heist! They dig into the rich tradition of fan fiction (which Jordan will be converted to one day), what they'd use for a dream totem, the beauty of practical effects, and why Tom Hardy might actually be too sexy to lead a film. | |||
| The Imitation Game with Rachel LaBonte | 10 Sep 2021 | 01:51:54 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Rachel LaBonte (ScreenRant) to discuss 2014's awards-y biopic. How deranged were the 2015 Oscars? Did the Cumberbitches (Cumberbatch fans) turn out for this film? What is the definitive best Keira Knightley roles? And will Brooke ever get through an episode without invoking Tumblr? | |||
| Bringing Up Baby with Mia Lee Vicino | 29 Mar 2024 | 01:46:17 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Mia Lee Vicino (Letterboxd, Best in Show) for 1938's delightful romp, known as a box office flop and the "feral stepchild" of screwball comedies. We finally get to discuss David Canfield's amazing article on Cary Grant & Randolph Scott's life, thirst over noted badass Katharine Hepburn, marvel at how insane it is to combine these practical effects with such snappy writing, and express major fashion and gender envy over Cary Grant in a fluffy dressing gown. | |||
| The Lost Boys with Noah Levine | 03 Sep 2021 | 01:39:26 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by director and film critic Noah Levine to discuss 1987's cult classic. There's a lot to cover, including the breakdown of the American nuclear family, leather and earring politics, Chinese food, and what monster is actually, historically, the sexiest. Plus, the politics of glittery vampires...is there plagiarism at play? | |||
| Ben-Hur (1959) with Marya E. Gates | 27 Aug 2021 | 01:56:08 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by culture writer Marya E. Gates to discuss 1959's game-changing Biblical epic (in which the Bible is like...a C plot?). They talk cast! Budget! Epic production! As well as some super shady drama including screenwriter Gore Vidal reading Charlton Heston for filth in the press, obvious gay subtext that miraculously flew under the ratings radar, and one truly insane chariot sequence. | |||
| The Social Network with Iana Murray | 20 Aug 2021 | 02:15:21 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by film writer Iana Murray to discuss 2010's masterclass in filmmaking, "The Social Network!" They unpack how this is secretly one of our best break-up movies, how great it is when talented people make films together, 2011 Oscars highs and lows, Andrew Garfield love, and the career of Jessica Chastain (for some reason). | |||
| Charlie's Angels (2000) with Carrie Wittmer | 13 Aug 2021 | 01:43:16 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Carrie Wittmer to discuss 2000's girlboss extravaganza. How did this movie achieve queer classic status? Does McG actually understand what camp is? What is up with everything about Crispin Glover? And when are we getting the Cameron Diaz renaissance? | |||
| High School Musical 2 with Emily Kramer | 06 Aug 2021 | 01:49:02 | |
Jordan and Brooke kick off August with friend of the pod Emily Kramer to discuss 2006's auteur masterpiece, "High School Musical 2." Discover why this film is such a touchstone for queer 2000s kids, the politics of dancing (and baseball), Zac Efron's wild career choices, hat rankings, and why this entire series should really be in the Criterion Collection. | |||
| Black Swan | 30 Jul 2021 | 01:52:35 | |
Jordan and Brooke celebrate one whole year (!!!) of the podcast with 2010's horror classic (and Brooke's favorite movie of all time). They talk Portman! Aronofsky! Libatique! Kunis! As well as traumatic movie going experiences, sexual awakenings, horror in awards season, and a one year retrospective for all the lovely listeners <3 | |||
| Gentlemen Prefer Blondes with Abbe Blatchford | 23 Jul 2021 | 01:33:14 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by sibling of the pod Abbe Blatchford to discuss 1953's fabulous movie musical. They chat the film's sneaky bisexual themes, Howard Hawks' legendary career, and absolute fashion serves. Also, Abbe exposes Jordan for some old film opinions, and Brooke unsuccessfully tries to push the Gilmore Girls agenda. | |||
| The Lego Batman Movie with The Old Kids Movies | 16 Jul 2021 | 01:35:59 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Trevor Howell (The Old Kids Movies) to discuss 2017's superhero film and 90 minute advertisement that is actually...a masterpiece? Marvel at just how much Batman/Joker content makes it on-screen, rom-com undertones, Batfamily wholesomeness, and the IP craze done right for once. Plus there's a tangent on "A Master Builder," because of course there is. | |||
| 300 with Brianna Zigler | 09 Jul 2021 | 01:33:42 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Brianna Zigler to discuss 2007's hyper masc, hyper CGI, blockbuster extravaganza. How is one film simultaneously so gay and so homophobic? What's up with all the narration? Is Lena Headey just cosplaying Keira Knightly in this? And how do we get our hands on Zack Snyder's supposed secret Alexander the Great script? | |||
| Stand by Me with The Kingcast | 02 Jul 2021 | 01:43:39 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Scott Wampler and Eric Vespe (The Kingcast) to discuss 1986's coming of age classic. They dive into the crushing nature of childhood nostalgia, the days when you could actually go outside, very close "friendships," Bryan Fuller, HBO programming, and the merits of mailbox baseball. | |||
| Carrie (1976) with Cass Clarke | 15 Mar 2024 | 01:33:17 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer & podcaster Cass Clarke (Horror Hangover) for 1976's iconic and powerful film, the prom royalty of teen horror. We talk bitch-ass high schoolers, Carrie being punished via a literal closet, historically sexy art of St. Sebastian, the abject horror of womanhood, how we really need to nominate more horror at the Oscars, and getting cathartic, bloody REVENGE!! | |||
| Bad Education with Ella Kemp | 25 Jun 2021 | 02:03:00 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and critic Ella Kemp to discuss 2020's underseen (but incredible!) true story of corruption. They discuss the festival circuit and distribution model for this film, what makes a stellar adapted screenplay, centering nuanced queer characters, dope needle drops, and personal favorite pastrami sandwiches. | |||
| Heat with Patrick Willems | 18 Jun 2021 | 02:49:05 | |
It's a mega-sized ep for a mega-sized movie as Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker Patrick Willems to discuss Michael Mann's 1995 cops and robbers epic. There's a deep bench of character actors, a thesis on the aching loneliness of LA, and an argument that this movie is secretly a gay rom-com (Letterboxd agrees). Plus tangents on everything from Shane Black vehicles, to camera equipment tech talk, to the 2001 film "Swordfish". | |||
| Bring It On with Jordan Crucchiola | 11 Jun 2021 | 02:15:40 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Jordan Crucchiola (Disaster Girls, Aughtsterion, A Simple Podcast) to discuss 2000's seminal teen hit. They cheer, win, do some spirit fingers, and discuss the marginalized voices highlighted by this film as well as the deep cultural context of 1990s and 2000s politics...all in just two hours! Other topics include: Peyton Reed's varied career, cultural appropriation, and an Eliza Dushku stan corner. | |||
| American Psycho with Horror in Session | 04 Jun 2021 | 01:59:00 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Reyna Cervantes and Kaila Ren (Horror in Session) to discuss 2000's scorching satire on classism and toxic masculinity. But is Patrick Bateman critical of others, or really just himself? What did early castings for this movie look like? Who really has the best business card? And is it ACTUALLY hip to be square? | |||
| Smokin' Aces | 28 May 2021 | 01:15:41 | |
The pod dives into 2007's jam-packed, stylized actioner this week in a quick little episode that's really more about "The Favourite," politics of the 2017 Oscars, Janelle Monae's film career, and what this movie might be like in all five senses. Also, lesbian assassins? We have to stan! | |||
| Troy with Derek Aiello | 21 May 2021 | 01:51:43 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by guest Derek Aiello to discuss 2004's sword and sandals epic that has the AUDACITY to make Achilles straight. They talk swordfights, bad dye jobs, recent romantic interpretations of the Iliad, and glaring historical inaccuracies – along with favorite Greek heroes, love for the short-lived series "Young Hercules," and an ill-advised Trojan Horse bit. | |||
| Power Rangers (2017) with Mike Dineen | 14 May 2021 | 01:44:11 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Mike Dineen (Rainbow Road) to talk Saban's 2017 superpowered outing. It's morphin' time as we discuss the benefits of casual representation, the wild history of Power Rangers live action, Bryan Cranston's post "Breaking Bad" career, and, of course, what goes down at Krispy Kreme. | |||
| What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? with Travis Ryans | 07 May 2021 | 01:39:59 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Travis Ryans (Rainbow Road) to talk this 1962 classic, where on screen rivalry was only matched by an absolutely wild behind the scenes diva feud. Learn why this movie has endured as a queer classic, debate who REALLY should have won the Oscar, and enjoy Jordan and Brooke apologizing to Ryan Murphy of "Feud: Bette and Joan" fame for some previous comments. | |||
| The Prom | 30 Apr 2021 | 01:38:39 | |
This week, the pod goes to prom!! They have many questions about Ryan Murphy's 2020 musical...like, why is this film's view of queerness so misguided? Why is the casting so hit or miss? And how did they solve homophobia through the power of song? Plus, a nice tangent on Jordan and Brooke's various promposals. | |||
| The Eagle | 23 Apr 2021 | 01:45:10 | |
Jordan and Brooke round out Chatting Channing 2021 with 2011's major flop (but secretly good movie). There's homoerotic wound bandaging! There's homoerotic forearm clasping! There's a secret buddy comedy set-up in the last 30 seconds! Also, more Jamie Bell appreciation, accent discussion, final Tatum thoughts, and a quick dive in the wonderful world of fanfiction. | |||
| Everything Everywhere All at Once with Yutaka Tamanaha & Liam Boyack | 01 Mar 2024 | 01:49:38 | |
Join Jordan, Brooke, and special guests Liam Boyack and Yutaka Tamanaha (The Horror Hour) just in time for awards season, as we dive into 2023's zany Oscar juggernaut that nobody could escape. We think this movie is great! We are thrilled by the awards it won! We love the dildos and the scrappy production and the cast and the costumes! We, do, however, have some questions about the butt plug stuff. Plus, a bonus mini therapy session as we unpack generational trauma, the need for mainstream representation, and disappointing our parents. | |||
| 22 Jump Street with Fran Hoepfner | 16 Apr 2021 | 01:40:32 | |
Jordan and Brooke charge ahead through Chatting Channing 2021 with guest Fran Hoepfner (Bright Wall/Dark Room) to talk 2014's uber-meta sequel. Come for the self-depreciating jokes; stay for ideal undercover gigs, "meat cutes," Channing Tatum ending homophobia with a head-butt, and a detailed analysis of the "Don Jon" trailer. | |||
| Magic Mike XXL with Olivia Craighead | 09 Apr 2021 | 02:04:20 | |
Jordan and Brooke continue Chatting Channing 2021 with guest Olivia Craighead (Iconography), as they dig into 2015's extra EXTRA large sequel. This episode has everything: Backstreet Boys love, Channing Tatum Oscar campaign pitches, ideal stripper songs, and a very intense cake vs. cookies debate. | |||
| Magic Mike with Hannah Strong | 02 Apr 2021 | 02:08:43 | |
Welcome to our first episode of Chatting Channing 2021! Jordan and Brooke are joined by Hannah Strong (Little White Lies) to discuss 2012's deeply sad and intimate film analyzing the financial crisis (that also includes some stripping). They touch on Channing Tatum's actor origins, all things Soderbergh, physically impossible dance moves, and the power that muscles played in marketing this movie. | |||
| Rocketman vs. Bohemian Rhapsody with Erik Anderson | 26 Mar 2021 | 02:09:05 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Erik Anderson (AwardsWatch) for a special double bill episode to compare these recent musical biopics. They chat the awards sway that a huge global box office can have, behind the scenes trials and tribulations, performances good and bad, killer soundtracks, and a Jamie Bell appreciation corner. | |||
| Zack Snyder's Justice League | 21 Mar 2021 | 01:20:12 | |
On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke #ReleaseTheSnyderCut and discuss auteur theory, godly battles, cornfield aesthetics, and the fact that we do, of course, live in a society. | |||
| Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice | 19 Mar 2021 | 01:49:51 | |
To prepare for #TheSnyderCut, Jordan and Brooke dig into 2016's controversial blockbuster. Why do these men feel the need to punch out their feelings? What is the actual point of Lex Luthor's evil plan? Why is Zack Snyder's career so heavy on the homoerotic subtext? And the most pressing question of all – does Brooke give off horse girl energy? | |||
| Spider-Man 3 with The Zillennial Canon | 12 Mar 2021 | 01:46:14 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Kyra Kaufer and Adam Sirdoreus (The Zillennial Canon) to talk 2007's much-memed superhero movie. They discuss how this trilogy influenced the state of Marvel as we know it, casting choices both good and bad, Venom, Sandman, villains galore, and why Peter, Harry and MJ should forget the love triangle and just go full throuple. | |||
| The Prestige with Ang Ferraguto | 05 Mar 2021 | 01:45:31 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Ang Ferraguto to discuss this film from 2006, a year with TWO magic-based blockbusters. But are Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman just playing slightly unhinged versions of themselves? Did Nolan give us two dead wives for the price of one? Is this film secretly one big bisexuality metaphor? And how many Michael Caine impressions can Jordan and Ang pack into one episode? | |||
| Dead Poets Society with Secondhand Film Critics | 26 Feb 2021 | 01:31:31 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Kayla Phaneuf and Noah Huizenga (Secondhand Film Critics) to discuss this 1989 classic and CARPE DIEM! They unpack the importance of teaching humanities, Robin William's career, the inherent homoeroticism of New England academia, and Kayla's short lived theatrical rap career. | |||
| I Care a Lot | 21 Feb 2021 | 01:14:01 | |
This week, Jordan and Brooke dig into Netflix's latest 2021 release and discover that we do care – a LOT – about Rosamund Pike and Eiza Gonzalez as scammer girlfriends. Come for the evil lesbians, stay for the costume design praise, unhinged plot discussion, light moral dilemmas, and some highly unqualified Golden Globes predictions. | |||
| Valentine's Day | 16 Feb 2024 | 01:43:05 | |
What better way to celebrate the capitalism of Valentine's Day than with a big blockbuster film? Join us for a state of the union on late 00s queer rep (TL;DR – there are way too many straight white people), Taylor's Swift rocky acting career, Jordan's enduring love for Bradley Cooper, Brooke's enduring love for Anne Hathaway, and a bite-sized review of the new Mean Girls movie. | |||
| The Mummy (1999) with Andrew Ortiz (SuperYaki) | 12 Feb 2021 | 01:41:49 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Andrew Ortiz (SuperYaki) to talk 1999's mega hit, a movie that begs the question "what if you could kiss everyone on-screen?" There's hot people! There's practical effects! There's...a surprise climax ghost carriage? Jordan, Brooke and Andrew also discuss childhood viewing experiences, the revival of fun dumb blockbusters, and their deep love of Brendan Fraser. | |||
| Dog Day Afternoon with Disney+Podcast+ | 05 Feb 2021 | 01:43:25 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Sam Kaufman and Arden Jurskis (Disney+Podcast+) to discuss a great (and very non-Disney) 1975 film. They dig into how this movie's LGBTQ+ issues have held up over time, Lumet's unique blend of humanism, comedy and artistry, and the fact that Al Pacino is one of our finest yelling actors. Also, notable cinema tangents include: Black Sails, I Tonya, Something Wild, and Seed of Chucky. | |||
| Wonder Woman 1984 | 29 Jan 2021 | 01:44:52 | |
The pod goes deeper into DCEU territory with 2020's divisive "Wonder Woman 1984." Once again, they talk the good (Pedro Pascal), the bad (pacing and plotting), the neutral (more feminism), and everything in between – including the semantics of wishing stones, quarantine watching habits, and...the Twilight saga. | |||