Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Queer Quadrant
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| The Hours with Lillian Crawford | 11 Apr 2025 | 01:36:39 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film & culture writer Lillian Crawford for 2002's sad and lovely ode to the interiority of women's lives. We talk awards-y lesbianism, the enduring impact of Virgina Woolf's brilliant writing, Philip Glass's divisive score, the ins and outs of this movie's intense Oscar campaign (courtesy of David Canfield), and being DEPRESSED and GAY and BUYING THE FLOWERS YOURSELF. For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/ | |||
| Silkwood with Laura Venning | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:41:30 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film critic Laura Venning for this harrowing drama where the corruption – gasp – goes all the way to the top. We discuss shirtless Kurt Russell chopping wood (good), Meryl's mullet (good), Cher saying the word "dyke" in a Southern accent (GOOD), and our favorite pro-union films. Plus the messed up things that happen in blue-collar America and why Nora Ephron really is the best to ever do it! For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/ | |||
| The Wizard of Oz | 22 Nov 2024 | 01:50:02 | |
Jordan and Brooke go over the rainbow for this 1939 classic that changed filmmaking forever, and may or may not have inspired the modern day pride flag! We rank every main character by canonical queerness (shoutout high femme lesbian Glinda truthers), discuss the very inclusive Oz books, ignore all other movie spin-offs (Wicked, you're on thin ice...), and get a bit emotional about how much this move means both to us and to the gay community. | |||
| Rope with Kyle Stevens | 11 Mar 2022 | 01:25:18 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and professor Kyle Stevens for Hitchcock's underseen thriller. They dive into the incredibly queer text and subtext that got this movie literally banned from US theaters, Hitchcock's impeccable use of camera, choreography, and color, how much we all love characters getting turned on by crime. | |||
| Cats (2019) with Wyatt Muma | 04 Mar 2022 | 01:48:38 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Wyatt Muma for the film to end all films...2019's "Cats!" How do we deal with how this film captivated the nation (and maybe ended the world)? Why are there (gasp) certain queer plotlines in the stage version that weren't included? And could there ever truly have been a good live action version of this thing? | |||
| Rebel Without a Cause with Drew Gregory | 25 Feb 2022 | 01:34:42 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and writer Drew Gregory for 1955's utterly iconic teen flick. They do a deep dive into this film's long history with the queer community on and off camera, draw some timely "Euphoria" parallels, and Drew explains why James Dean is her style icon (as he should be). | |||
| Cat People (1942 & 1982) with Kill by Kill | 18 Feb 2022 | 01:19:55 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Patrick Hamilton and Gena Radcliffe (Kill By Kill) for a double feature on the 1942 and 1982 versions of this female-themed horror. How has sexuality on-screen (aka horniness) evolved between the decades? How did queer tones of the original get to be there in the first place? What drew the ever-entertaining Paul Schrader to this erotic remake? And...was this the original inspiration for Animorphs? | |||
| Lawrence of Arabia with Maggie Mae Fish | 11 Feb 2022 | 01:51:29 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by YouTuber and writer Maggie Mae Fish to discuss 1963's classic epic in all its homoerotic glory. The gang canonizes this as a tragic romance, expresses their deep love for Omar Sharif (rightfully so), examine the casting choices of this and recent desert film "Dune," and wax poetic about score, cinematography, and David Lean's directorial prowess. | |||
| Bound with Avery Edison | 04 Feb 2022 | 01:56:30 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest and comedian Avery Edison for a very special episode – our first indie film! Our Wachowskis month just wouldn't feel complete without a discussion on the sex, crime, cinematography and pacing of one of our best neo-noirs. Listen in as Jordan praises a young Christopher Meloni, Brooke unsurprisingly thirsts over Gina Gershon, and Avery absolutely bodies a Jennifer Tilly impression. Plus, an essential series of promos for "No Kidding? Me Too!" | |||
| The Matrix Resurrections | 28 Jan 2022 | 02:24:17 | |
Jordan and Brooke return to the source with Lana Wachowski's brand new solo outing. They discuss their love for this story, what this film looks like as a post-transition allegory, the casting delights of Jonathan Groff and Neil Patrick Harris, how much it sucks to be online sometimes, and the evolving need for self care (in the cinema way and the personal way!). | |||
| Jupiter Ascending with Jackson McHenry | 21 Jan 2022 | 01:41:07 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Jackson McHenry (Vulture, New York Magazine) for the Wachowskis' 2015 space opera. How did Eddie Redmayne possibly conceieve of this (iconic) performance? Has this weird movie always had its fans? How does behind the scenes representation translate to a largely straight on-screen story? And where do we get our hands on a pair of Channing's amazing moon boots? | |||
| Cloud Atlas with Emily St. James | 14 Jan 2022 | 02:15:36 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Emily St. James (Vox, "Arden") for the Wachowskis' sprawling 2012 epic. Topics covered this week include: pervasive queerness through themes of revolution, the power of art, Emily's incredible scripted podcast, Old Georgie's top hat, the Showtime series "Yellowjackets," "Happiest Season" discourse, and Kaylor conspiracy theories. Par for the course! | |||
| The Matrix with Morgan M Page | 07 Jan 2022 | 01:57:35 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Morgan M Page ("One From the Vaults") for a whole month on the films of Lilly and Lana Wachowski, starting with 1999's seminal sci-fi. They chat everything from this film's extensive trans allegories to leather in rain to the sneaky inclusion of bondage clubs to the deep lore of the Matrix sequels. Plus Brooke battles a really fun cold on-mic, Jordan gives us his best Switch impression, and Morgan proves she knows way more about the early Internet than either of them. | |||
| Mrs. Doubtfire with BJ & Harmony Colangelo | 08 Nov 2024 | 01:37:43 | |
HELLOOOO! Brooke and Jordan are rejoined by BJ and Harmony Colangelo (This Ends at Prom) to talk this Chris Columbus 1993 blockbuster which has aged...pretty well, actually!? There's outwardly gay supporting characters, there's a charming message about how family can look like anything, there's a nearly $500M box office take, and – oh, no, there are definitely still a few transphobic jokes. But we tackle that, 90s culture, 2020s culture, movies set in San Francisco, the loss of the family comedy, and if spin-off Broadway musicals are ever any good. | |||
| Happiest Season with Bobby Finger | 17 Dec 2021 | 01:41:52 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Bobby Finger (Who? Weekly) to close out the holiday season with 2020's much-discussed Christmas rom-com. They talk this film's queer influences both behind and in front of the camera, international appeal, small town charm, all the elements needed for a certified Christmas classic, and who Kristen Stewart really should have ended up with. Plus, Bobby lends us his expertise for a "whos" and "thems" cast breakdown. | |||
| Little Women (2019) | 10 Dec 2021 | 01:50:27 | |
Jordan and Brooke continue the holiday spirit with a cozy, nostalgic trip to Massachusetts for Greta Gerwig's 2019 version of "Little Women." Is this actually the smartest adaptation ever put to screen? Are Louisa May Alcott and Jo March maybe gay icons? How salty is everyone about the numerous Oscars snubs? Plus some classic title sequences, New England history, and the next round of…CINEMA DRINKS BATTLE! | |||
| The Night Before with Liza Wagner | 03 Dec 2021 | 01:43:15 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined producer, poet, friend of the pod Liza Wagner to kick off the holiday season with 2015's raunchiest wholesome comedy. They talk favoirte holiday traditions new and old, Seth Rogen's on-screen bicuriousity, the perks of tender male friendship, and absolute king Michael Shannon. Plus, the return/introduction of…CINEMA DRINKS BATTLE! | |||
| Let The Right One In vs. Let Me In | 26 Nov 2021 | 01:37:36 | |
Jordan and Brooke hit the vampire world again with a special double bill of both this original Swedish film and the American remake. Tune in for our fave comfort horror films, falling in love with monsters, common threads in American remakes, and some bonus predictions for the "Wicked" movie (of course). | |||
| Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with Phil Tice | 19 Nov 2021 | 01:53:47 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer and friend of the pod Phil Tice for 1969's romantic comedy, er, serious Western. Pick your poison: Newman or Redford? How many classic character actors can you pack into one film? Why did critics originally pan this masterpiece? And do we think the boys secretly escape to Australia and start a life together? (Spoiler: yes). | |||
| Cruel Intentions with Horror Queers | 12 Nov 2021 | 01:49:21 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett (Horror Queers) for a great entry in 1999's iconic year of cinema. The gang opens their scandalous leather bound journals to discuss the enduring imagery of coke rosaries, lingerie girlboss fashion, unintentional queer awakenings, and a full dissection of the new "Gossip Girl" reboot. | |||
| 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? | |||
| Venom: The Last Dance | 25 Oct 2024 | 01:19:11 | |
On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke bid farewell to the Venom franchise with symbiote rankings, praise for Venom's #1 fan Tom Hardy, a Symbrock A03 update, and this year's Halloween costumes. | |||
| 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? | |||
| 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? | |||
| My Favorite Wife with Abby Monteil | 11 Oct 2024 | 01:24:09 | |
Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Abby Monteil for this 1940 screwball about your wife coming back from the dead on the same day you marry someone new. Super relatable! We dive (once again) into David Canfield's VF article on the co-stars of this picture Cary Grant and Randolph Scott, the film's unique blend of comedy and melancholy, getting hot and bothered over your romantic rival (very heterosexual), and Cary Grant in another fabulous dressing gown. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 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? | |||
| Birds of Prey with Carly Usdin | 27 Sep 2024 | 01:40:41 | |
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for another trip to our favorite queer space – Gotham City! Despite its rep as a film that got kneecapped by the pandemic and some good ol' studio sexism, this Cathy Yan bop kinda has it all! We gush over Margot's committed performance, the canon of "kickass ladies" cinema (the highs and the very, very lows), how there really isn't a single straight person in this story, and how badly we want live-action Harlivy (watch the animated series – seriously). | |||
| 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. | |||