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Queens of the B's

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★★★★★
4.7
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12 reviews
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77 episodes
Language
English
Explicit
No
Date created
2020/10/12
Latest episode
2023/09/19
Average duration
55 min.
Release period
19 days

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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.

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"I Care a Lot"
2023/09/19
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"
2023/09/03
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"
2023/08/27
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"
2023/06/23
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"
2023/06/13
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)
2023/06/05
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"
2023/05/12
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"
2023/05/05
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"
2023/04/28
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"
2023/03/31
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"
2023/03/03
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"
2023/02/24
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.

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4.7 out of 5
12 reviews
★★★★★
🧡✨💚 2022/05/17
Great podcast, but…
Great quality podcast. Very well-researched and presented. TJ is really intelligent and a pleasure to listen to. He, the co-host and guests clearly ca...
★★★★★
Librarinerd 2021/07/25
Accessible to non-scholars
I was surprised by how accessible this podcast is for people like me who are not film scholars! Even if I haven’t seen the film they’re talking about,...
★★★★★
J. in Maryland 2021/03/05
Great episode
Enjoying the series so far. Can't wait to see what's next.
★★★★★
SilkandSouffles 2020/10/25
Academia Meets Fun
I wish this was weekly (although I totally understand time constraints!), but this is THE queer film podcast to listen to. It kept my attention the wh...
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