60 acast.com <![CDATA[Queer Up with Lily & Melody]]> https://shows.acast.com/queer-up en Melody Haze lgbtq,lgbt,gay,trans,film,media,film analysis

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]]> false info+663937f20546210012a10636@mg-eu.acast.com 663937f20546210012a10636 queer-up episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/663937f20546210012a10636/1715026908101-633736434bddd6f1f6d5570541facc5e.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/queer-up <![CDATA[Queer Up with Lily & Melody]]> Little Shop of Horrors (with Hamish Steele) Little Shop of Horrors (with Hamish Steele) Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT 1:24:32 69d29496e9dcab3077c2f64c false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/little-shop-of-horrors-with-hamish-steele 69d29496e9dcab3077c2f64c 663937f20546210012a10636 little-shop-of-horrors-with-hamish-steele full 1 22 This time around, we're very excited to be joined by Hamish Steele, creator of the comics Deadendia and Go-man!, as well as the Netflix animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. Hamish has brought us the cult classic comedy horror musical Little Shop of Horrors (1986), a film that's practically oozing with queer and trans vibes. We discuss how the film manages to be both goofy and sincere, Rick Moranis' inherent t-boy swag, and how a mean green mother' from outer space can represent both capitalism and toxic masculinity.


CW: Discussions of domestic abuse, transphobia, sadism, misogyny, death, murder, racism, AIDS


Check out Hamish's stuff: https://hamishsteele.co.uk/


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Buy Melody's poetry collection: https://melodyhaze.itch.io/human-heart-explosion


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]]> This time around, we're very excited to be joined by Hamish Steele, creator of the comics Deadendia and Go-man!, as well as the Netflix animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park. Hamish has brought us the cult classic comedy horror musical Little Shop of Horrors (1986), a film that's practically oozing with queer and trans vibes. We discuss how the film manages to be both goofy and sincere, Rick Moranis' inherent t-boy swag, and how a mean green mother' from outer space can represent both capitalism and toxic masculinity.


CW: Discussions of domestic abuse, transphobia, sadism, misogyny, death, murder, racism, AIDS


Check out Hamish's stuff: https://hamishsteele.co.uk/


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Buy Melody's poetry collection: https://melodyhaze.itch.io/human-heart-explosion


References:


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]]> KPop Demon Hunters (with Holly Amareta) KPop Demon Hunters (with Holly Amareta) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT 2:05:01 69a4b58aa9760df1fb40fce3 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/kpop-demon-hunters-with-holly-amareta 69a4b58aa9760df1fb40fce3 663937f20546210012a10636 kpop-demon-hunters-with-holly-amareta full 1 21 In this episode we do a fit check for our napalm era, as Holly Amareta joins us to discuss the barely-subtextual queerness of KPop Demon Hunters. Is KPop Demon Hunters a trans allegory? Is Jinu transfem or transmasc? Are all trans people demons? And which HUNTR/X members are Lily, Melody, and Holly respectively? It's our longest episode yet, and this is what it sounds like.


CW: Discussions of transphobia, gender dysphoria, forced outing, conversion therapy, intolerant parental figures, depression, misogyny


Find Holly on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/onmehols/) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/onmehols.bsky.social)


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Buy Melody's poetry collection: https://melodyhaze.itch.io/human-heart-explosion

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]]> In this episode we do a fit check for our napalm era, as Holly Amareta joins us to discuss the barely-subtextual queerness of KPop Demon Hunters. Is KPop Demon Hunters a trans allegory? Is Jinu transfem or transmasc? Are all trans people demons? And which HUNTR/X members are Lily, Melody, and Holly respectively? It's our longest episode yet, and this is what it sounds like.


CW: Discussions of transphobia, gender dysphoria, forced outing, conversion therapy, intolerant parental figures, depression, misogyny


Find Holly on Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/onmehols/) and Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/onmehols.bsky.social)


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Buy Melody's poetry collection: https://melodyhaze.itch.io/human-heart-explosion

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]]> Queer in Review 2025 Queer in Review 2025 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:01:09 GMT 1:41:08 6989b06461be18927051cf11 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-20-queer-in-review-2025 6989b06461be18927051cf11 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-20-queer-in-review-2025 full 1 20 It's time for our only-slightly-delayed Queer in Review! As we did last year, we run down some of the queer media we enjoyed and discovered in 2025.


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Theatre:


  • "4000 Days" by Peter Quilter, directed by Charly Sommers
  • "No Apologies" by Emma Frankland


Films:


  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
  • Claire of the Moon (1992)
  • The People's Joker (2022)


Books:



Games:



Manga:


  • "Love Thy Neighbour" by Willow
  • "Show Me Your Bust" by Team Gaji
  • "Herb Shop Unnie" by Pobae
  • "With a Letter of Resignation in my Pocket" by Yuni
  • "Asumi-chan is Interested in Lesbian Brothels" by Itsuki Kuro


Music:


  • Blondshell - If You Ask For A Picture
  • Jeangu Macrooy - Young, Awkward, and Lonely
  • Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out
  • Die Spitz - Something to Consume
  • Babe Haven - Nuisance
  • Morbid Cunt - Life is Pain
  • Ezra Furman - Goodbye Small Head
  • CMAT - Euro-country
  • Underscores - Wallsocket
  • Aleksiah - Punch Drunk Love
  • Garbage - Self Titled


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]]> It's time for our only-slightly-delayed Queer in Review! As we did last year, we run down some of the queer media we enjoyed and discovered in 2025.


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery


Theatre:


  • "4000 Days" by Peter Quilter, directed by Charly Sommers
  • "No Apologies" by Emma Frankland


Films:


  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
  • Claire of the Moon (1992)
  • The People's Joker (2022)


Books:



Games:



Manga:


  • "Love Thy Neighbour" by Willow
  • "Show Me Your Bust" by Team Gaji
  • "Herb Shop Unnie" by Pobae
  • "With a Letter of Resignation in my Pocket" by Yuni
  • "Asumi-chan is Interested in Lesbian Brothels" by Itsuki Kuro


Music:


  • Blondshell - If You Ask For A Picture
  • Jeangu Macrooy - Young, Awkward, and Lonely
  • Lambrini Girls - Who Let The Dogs Out
  • Die Spitz - Something to Consume
  • Babe Haven - Nuisance
  • Morbid Cunt - Life is Pain
  • Ezra Furman - Goodbye Small Head
  • CMAT - Euro-country
  • Underscores - Wallsocket
  • Aleksiah - Punch Drunk Love
  • Garbage - Self Titled


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]]> <![CDATA[Bonus: The episodes we didn't make]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:17:51 GMT 26:49 6977697f49ef755216d6142a false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-19-bonus-the-episodes-we-didnt-make 6977697f49ef755216d6142a 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-19-bonus-the-episodes-we-didnt-make full 1 19 We're back! Kinda! To celebrate that we're once again able to record, we had a quick talk about some episodes we decided not to make, and why.


CW: Discussions of transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racism


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


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]]> We're back! Kinda! To celebrate that we're once again able to record, we had a quick talk about some episodes we decided not to make, and why.


CW: Discussions of transphobia, homophobia, ableism, racism


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


Donate to Melody's bottom surgery fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-robin-get-gender-reassignment-surgery

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]]> Wings of Desire Wings of Desire Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT 1:07:12 690a7e9f68055f905c17ce00 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-18-wings-of-desire 690a7e9f68055f905c17ce00 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-18-wings-of-desire full 1 18 The heavens over Berlin is beautiful, but they could definitely stand to contain more gays. This time, we discuss Wim Wenders' classic Wings of Desire (as well as its sequel and American remake), why its themes still resonate today, and why it's kinda weird that it's so very straight. It's set in Berlin, for crying out loud!


CW: Discussions of suicide, depression, child death, fascism, substance abuse, homophobia


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

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]]> The heavens over Berlin is beautiful, but they could definitely stand to contain more gays. This time, we discuss Wim Wenders' classic Wings of Desire (as well as its sequel and American remake), why its themes still resonate today, and why it's kinda weird that it's so very straight. It's set in Berlin, for crying out loud!


CW: Discussions of suicide, depression, child death, fascism, substance abuse, homophobia


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

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]]> Gattaca Gattaca Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:29:45 68d10140146cfd1a65531fce false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-17-gattaca 68d10140146cfd1a65531fce 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-17-gattaca full 1 17 In this episode, we discuss the ableist dystopia of Gattaca, where perfection is everything and the scope of what counts as acceptable human variation is narrowing. What place does such a world have for queerness?


CW: Discussions of ableism, suicide, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


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]]> In this episode, we discuss the ableist dystopia of Gattaca, where perfection is everything and the scope of what counts as acceptable human variation is narrowing. What place does such a world have for queerness?


CW: Discussions of ableism, suicide, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


References:



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]]> Your Name (with Raptor) Your Name (with Raptor) Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT 2:02:44 688fd102c6d705dd3a533ef5 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-16-your-name 688fd102c6d705dd3a533ef5 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-16-your-name full 1 16 Your Name is a film about the first ever cis T4T relationship, and we are joined once again by Raptor to talk about it. It's an incredible film that touches on gender, grief, human connections, and the value of fighting for your happiness. We also talk about body swap stories in general and the value of kissing your bros. Oh, and we also have a new theme song!


CW: Discussions of death, natural disasters, gender dysphoria


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


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]]> Your Name is a film about the first ever cis T4T relationship, and we are joined once again by Raptor to talk about it. It's an incredible film that touches on gender, grief, human connections, and the value of fighting for your happiness. We also talk about body swap stories in general and the value of kissing your bros. Oh, and we also have a new theme song!


CW: Discussions of death, natural disasters, gender dysphoria


Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/


References:


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]]> <![CDATA[Ocean's 8/Ocean's Eleven]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:28:52 685832b4cb9b8b85b9604ca8 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-15-oceans-8oceans-eleven 685832b4cb9b8b85b9604ca8 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-15-oceans-8oceans-eleven full 1 15 What couple possibly be more gay than to plan and execute a multi-million dollar heist with your homies? And yet, neither of the crews from the all-male or all-female spend literally any time kissing each other. Let's fix that in this episode, where we break down what works and what doesn't about Ocean's Eleven and it's female-centric spin-off, and what kind of queer spin we can give these charming criminals.


CW: Discussions of misogyny, prison violence, rape, sexual harassment, homophobia, transphobia


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]]> What couple possibly be more gay than to plan and execute a multi-million dollar heist with your homies? And yet, neither of the crews from the all-male or all-female spend literally any time kissing each other. Let's fix that in this episode, where we break down what works and what doesn't about Ocean's Eleven and it's female-centric spin-off, and what kind of queer spin we can give these charming criminals.


CW: Discussions of misogyny, prison violence, rape, sexual harassment, homophobia, transphobia


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]]> Aquamarine (The 1 Year Anniversary Episode) Aquamarine (The 1 Year Anniversary Episode) Mon, 12 May 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:03:22 681b8d4a3e6644d7a3609cba false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-14-aquamarine-the-1-year-anniversary-episode 681b8d4a3e6644d7a3609cba 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-14-aquamarine-the-1-year-anniversary-episode full 1 14 Queer Up is a year old and we celebrate by revisiting our underwater roots. After celebrating you, our amazing listeners, we look at the largely forgotten mermaid movie Aquamarine. It's what happens when you attempt to cram a season of a mediocre sitcom into 100 minutes of film, and a good testament to why the gays are better at mermaid stories.


CW: Discussions of suicidal ideation, parental trauma, abandonment


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]]> Queer Up is a year old and we celebrate by revisiting our underwater roots. After celebrating you, our amazing listeners, we look at the largely forgotten mermaid movie Aquamarine. It's what happens when you attempt to cram a season of a mediocre sitcom into 100 minutes of film, and a good testament to why the gays are better at mermaid stories.


CW: Discussions of suicidal ideation, parental trauma, abandonment


References:


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]]> <![CDATA[The Venom Trilogy (with Pim's Crypt)]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT 1:35:00 67fc0f33629a2f36366cf6e0 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-13-the-venom-trilogy-with-pims-crypt 67fc0f33629a2f36366cf6e0 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-13-the-venom-trilogy-with-pims-crypt full 1 13 This episode is a true Venominomenon! Along with our guest Pim, from the excellent Youtube channel Pim's Crypt, we dig into the entire Venom trilogy of films. Besides fangirling out about these genuinely delightful films, we explore their (often very explicit) queer themes, and discuss how the third film drops the ball on what makes the series so enjoyably gay. No need to worry, though; we know how it should be queered up.


You should follow Pim on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@pimscrypt) and Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/pimscrypt/)


CW: Discussions of body horror, domestic violence, family abandonment


References:


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]]> This episode is a true Venominomenon! Along with our guest Pim, from the excellent Youtube channel Pim's Crypt, we dig into the entire Venom trilogy of films. Besides fangirling out about these genuinely delightful films, we explore their (often very explicit) queer themes, and discuss how the third film drops the ball on what makes the series so enjoyably gay. No need to worry, though; we know how it should be queered up.


You should follow Pim on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@pimscrypt) and Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/c/pimscrypt/)


CW: Discussions of body horror, domestic violence, family abandonment


References:


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]]> Robots Robots Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT 1:07:09 67dc7f5cf48da98092dd0ed6 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-12-robots 67dc7f5cf48da98092dd0ed6 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-12-robots full 1 12 What would a world built and inhabited entirely by robots be like? It turns out, very much like the one we live in now - gender roles included. In this episode, we dive into the strange, undercooked world of Bluesky Studios' 2005 Robots, and examine its strange approach to sex and gender. We talk about robot skirts, robot penises, and robot misogyny.


References:


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]]> What would a world built and inhabited entirely by robots be like? It turns out, very much like the one we live in now - gender roles included. In this episode, we dive into the strange, undercooked world of Bluesky Studios' 2005 Robots, and examine its strange approach to sex and gender. We talk about robot skirts, robot penises, and robot misogyny.


References:


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]]> Let The Right One In Let The Right One In Mon, 10 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT 1:28:19 67ce1bb755101d9644470165 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-11-let-the-right-one-in 67ce1bb755101d9644470165 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-11-let-the-right-one-in full 1 11 Two decades after its release, Let The Right One In continues to be one of the most beloved vampire love stories of all time. And yet, it seems many have forgotten, or completely missed, the inherent queerness at its core. In this episode, we investigate the queer history of John Ajvide Lindqvist's masterful debut, and the original Swedish film adaptation, and discuss how we could bring these themes to the forefront.


CW: Pedophilia, rape, murder, bullying, violence against children, alcoholism, parental abandonment


References:



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]]> Two decades after its release, Let The Right One In continues to be one of the most beloved vampire love stories of all time. And yet, it seems many have forgotten, or completely missed, the inherent queerness at its core. In this episode, we investigate the queer history of John Ajvide Lindqvist's masterful debut, and the original Swedish film adaptation, and discuss how we could bring these themes to the forefront.


CW: Pedophilia, rape, murder, bullying, violence against children, alcoholism, parental abandonment


References:



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]]> Cool Runnings Cool Runnings Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT 1:15:37 67a91dab3ef0b176ea833d47 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-10-cool-runnings 67a91dab3ef0b176ea833d47 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-10-cool-runnings full 1 10 One of the most beloved live-action Disney films from the 90s gets a queering up in this episode. We specifically examine two characters and their joint journey towards self-acceptance, while imagining why their story gives big gay vibes. We also take the opportunity to talk generally about this delightful gem of a film, and remind ourselves just how good John Candy was.


CW: Mentions of racism, stereotypes, oppressive families, sports injuries


References:



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]]> One of the most beloved live-action Disney films from the 90s gets a queering up in this episode. We specifically examine two characters and their joint journey towards self-acceptance, while imagining why their story gives big gay vibes. We also take the opportunity to talk generally about this delightful gem of a film, and remind ourselves just how good John Candy was.


CW: Mentions of racism, stereotypes, oppressive families, sports injuries


References:



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]]> Queer in Review 2024 Queer in Review 2024 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT 1:13:12 67967859ec3194f0e0510fa3 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-9-queer-in-review-2024 67967859ec3194f0e0510fa3 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-9-queer-in-review-2024 full 1 9 In our first episode of the year, we're taking a break from queering up to instead talk about some existing queer media that we enjoy. We'll be recommending some of our favourite queer films, books, and games, in a relaxed chat before we head into 2025 gayer than ever.


Films:


  • Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
  • Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011)
  • Merry & Gay (2022)
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
  • Pride (2014)


Books:


  • "Deadendia" by Hamish Steele
  • "Gideon the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir
  • "Roadqueen: Eternal Roadtrip to Love" by Mira Ong Chua
  • "This Is How You Lose The Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone


Games:


  • "Secret Little Haven" by Hummingwarp Interactive
  • "Ascension: Transition and Silver" by SulMatul
  • "Get in the Car, Loser" by Love Conquers All Games
  • "Newfound Courage" by Cafe Empty
  • "An Outcry" by Quinn K.
  • "Super Lesbian Animal RPG" by ponett
  • "Extreme Meat Punks Forever" by Heather Flowers


Music:


  • Pansy Division
  • Against Me
  • Ethel Cain
  • Chappell Roan
  • Pupil Slicer
  • Jasmine.4.t


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]]> In our first episode of the year, we're taking a break from queering up to instead talk about some existing queer media that we enjoy. We'll be recommending some of our favourite queer films, books, and games, in a relaxed chat before we head into 2025 gayer than ever.


Films:


  • Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
  • Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011)
  • Merry & Gay (2022)
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
  • Pride (2014)


Books:


  • "Deadendia" by Hamish Steele
  • "Gideon the Ninth" by Tamsyn Muir
  • "Roadqueen: Eternal Roadtrip to Love" by Mira Ong Chua
  • "This Is How You Lose The Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone


Games:


  • "Secret Little Haven" by Hummingwarp Interactive
  • "Ascension: Transition and Silver" by SulMatul
  • "Get in the Car, Loser" by Love Conquers All Games
  • "Newfound Courage" by Cafe Empty
  • "An Outcry" by Quinn K.
  • "Super Lesbian Animal RPG" by ponett
  • "Extreme Meat Punks Forever" by Heather Flowers


Music:


  • Pansy Division
  • Against Me
  • Ethel Cain
  • Chappell Roan
  • Pupil Slicer
  • Jasmine.4.t


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]]> Pleasantville Pleasantville Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMT 1:30:00 676948942931d588180dd9ad false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-8-pleasantville 676948942931d588180dd9ad 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-8-pleasantville full 1 8 Everything is pleasant in Pleasantville - until it isn't. In this episode, we watch a film that feels out of time in many ways, but still manages to be strangely prescient. We dig into the many mixed metaphors of Gary Ross' splendid debut film, and see how it could be read a parable for queer awakenings.


CW: Mentions of misogyny, racism, racial violence, Nazism, fascism


References:



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]]> Everything is pleasant in Pleasantville - until it isn't. In this episode, we watch a film that feels out of time in many ways, but still manages to be strangely prescient. We dig into the many mixed metaphors of Gary Ross' splendid debut film, and see how it could be read a parable for queer awakenings.


CW: Mentions of misogyny, racism, racial violence, Nazism, fascism


References:



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]]> <![CDATA[Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:13 GMT 1:13:01 67439f265f96507d4931f116 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-7-guy-ritchies-sherlock-holmes 67439f265f96507d4931f116 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-7-guy-ritchies-sherlock-holmes full 1 7 Robert Downey Jr really wanted to play a gay Sherlock Holmes and he so nearly did. In this episode, we look at the somewhat maligned Sherlock Holmes films directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Downey Jr and Jude Law. We discuss why the first one is such a delightful romp and how the two leads play with the intensen queer subtext to great effect. We spend less time talking about the dreadful sequel, except to dig into the behind-the-scenes drama that forced Sherlock deeper into the closet.


CW: Mentions of homophobia, drugs, misogyny


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]]> Robert Downey Jr really wanted to play a gay Sherlock Holmes and he so nearly did. In this episode, we look at the somewhat maligned Sherlock Holmes films directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Downey Jr and Jude Law. We discuss why the first one is such a delightful romp and how the two leads play with the intensen queer subtext to great effect. We spend less time talking about the dreadful sequel, except to dig into the behind-the-scenes drama that forced Sherlock deeper into the closet.


CW: Mentions of homophobia, drugs, misogyny


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]]> Batman Returns (with Raptor) Batman Returns (with Raptor) Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:00:52 GMT 1:30:40 66d4cc70b85cd70d2d8c4ae3 false https://shows.acast.com/queer-up/episodes/episode-6-batman-returns-with-raptor 66d4cc70b85cd70d2d8c4ae3 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-6-batman-returns-with-raptor full 1 6 In a shocking twist to our usual formula, we are compelled to say many nice things about a Tim Burton film. You see, once upon a time, Burton truly had the juice and made a messy masterpiece that's only sort-of a Batman film. We are also extremely proud to welcome our very first guest; the amazing Raptor, who will help us tackle this delightful disaster.


Follow her on https://bsky.app/profile/ohthatraptor.bsky.social


CW: Child abuse, murder, misogyny


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]]> In a shocking twist to our usual formula, we are compelled to say many nice things about a Tim Burton film. You see, once upon a time, Burton truly had the juice and made a messy masterpiece that's only sort-of a Batman film. We are also extremely proud to welcome our very first guest; the amazing Raptor, who will help us tackle this delightful disaster.


Follow her on https://bsky.app/profile/ohthatraptor.bsky.social


CW: Child abuse, murder, misogyny


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]]> Equilibrium Equilibrium Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:00:37 GMT 1:45:34 66a93c96ec85576657a60fb7 false https://cohost.org/queeruppodcast 66a93c96ec85576657a60fb7 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-5-equilibrium full 1 5 Equilibrium is a film that we have a lot of feelings about, which is perfectly fitting. We take a look at this unfairly maligned flop from the post-Matrix era of philosophical action films, and discuss how its themes of emotional repression, self-expression, and waking up to who you truly are can be turned into a queer story. Also, about how totally awesome gun kata is.


CW: Death, suicidal ideation, mental health, anti-depressants, transphobia, homophobia, gender dysphoria, police violence, fascism


References:


  • Equilibrium Director's Commentary by Kurt Wimmer
  • Equilibrium Director and Producer Commentary by Kurt Wimmer and Lucas Foster
  • Equilibrium by Kill James Bond

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]]> Equilibrium is a film that we have a lot of feelings about, which is perfectly fitting. We take a look at this unfairly maligned flop from the post-Matrix era of philosophical action films, and discuss how its themes of emotional repression, self-expression, and waking up to who you truly are can be turned into a queer story. Also, about how totally awesome gun kata is.


CW: Death, suicidal ideation, mental health, anti-depressants, transphobia, homophobia, gender dysphoria, police violence, fascism


References:


  • Equilibrium Director's Commentary by Kurt Wimmer
  • Equilibrium Director and Producer Commentary by Kurt Wimmer and Lucas Foster
  • Equilibrium by Kill James Bond

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]]> Corpse Bride Corpse Bride Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:55 GMT 1:09:48 667ddf43fad4724cde668e97 false https://cohost.org/queeruppodcast 667ddf43fad4724cde668e97 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-4-corpse-bride full 1 4 Well, we've had a good run, so it was about time we watched something mediocre. In this episode, we take a look at Tim Burton's mostly failed attempt to recapture the magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and why it fails to make us care for its tepid characters or lifeless love story. It needs a good queering up, and we're just the ones to do it.


CW: Mentions of death, suicide, forced marriage, murder, poison


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]]> Well, we've had a good run, so it was about time we watched something mediocre. In this episode, we take a look at Tim Burton's mostly failed attempt to recapture the magic of The Nightmare Before Christmas, and why it fails to make us care for its tepid characters or lifeless love story. It needs a good queering up, and we're just the ones to do it.


CW: Mentions of death, suicide, forced marriage, murder, poison


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]]> Bend It Like Beckham Bend It Like Beckham Mon, 17 Jun 2024 08:00:41 GMT 1:34:23 666ee2b522cd5700125531dd false https://cohost.org/queeruppodcast 666ee2b522cd5700125531dd 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-3-bend-it-like-beckham full 1 3 In this episode we learn why Bend It Like Beckham is a modern classic and why it has such a massive queer fanbase. We had to take our own shot at queering up this delightful coming-of-age classic - and explore if there is any truth to the rumour that the film was always intended to be even more gay.


CW: Mentions of racism, sexism, homophobia, generational trauma


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]]> In this episode we learn why Bend It Like Beckham is a modern classic and why it has such a massive queer fanbase. We had to take our own shot at queering up this delightful coming-of-age classic - and explore if there is any truth to the rumour that the film was always intended to be even more gay.


CW: Mentions of racism, sexism, homophobia, generational trauma


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]]> Some Like It Hot Some Like It Hot Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:26 GMT 1:15:23 664602a0db883c0012e00142 false https://cohost.org/queeruppodcast 664602a0db883c0012e00142 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-2-some-like-it-hot full 1 2 Some like it hot - but how about we make it even hotter? In this episode, we tackle a true comedy classic, which ended up breaking boundaries both for the American film industry and for queer representation on screen. And it's our job to make it even queerer.


CW: Alcohol, gun violence, mentions of transphobia, acephobia, and homophobia


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Opening theme: Mini Vandals - Who Do You Think I Think You Are?

Ending theme: King Canyon - Mulholland

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]]> Some like it hot - but how about we make it even hotter? In this episode, we tackle a true comedy classic, which ended up breaking boundaries both for the American film industry and for queer representation on screen. And it's our job to make it even queerer.


CW: Alcohol, gun violence, mentions of transphobia, acephobia, and homophobia


References:



Opening theme: Mini Vandals - Who Do You Think I Think You Are?

Ending theme: King Canyon - Mulholland

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]]> The Little Mermaid The Little Mermaid Mon, 06 May 2024 20:22:41 GMT 1:31:48 66393a6c573e5b00134e1f86 false https://cohost.org/queeruppodcast 66393a6c573e5b00134e1f86 663937f20546210012a10636 episode-1-the-little-mermaid full 1 1 For our first Queer Up, we tackle one of the most influential animated films of all time: Disney's The Little Mermaid. We dig into its queer legacy and themes - both that of the 1989 film but also the original story by Hans Christian Andersen - to see how we can turn it into an explicit story of self-acceptance, transitioning, and community. And why Flounder needs to end up on the cutting room floor.


CW: Mentions of parental abuse, transphobia, homophobia, sexual abuse, knives


Opening theme: Mini Vandals - Who Do You Think I Think You Are?

Ending theme: King Canyon - Mulholland

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]]> For our first Queer Up, we tackle one of the most influential animated films of all time: Disney's The Little Mermaid. We dig into its queer legacy and themes - both that of the 1989 film but also the original story by Hans Christian Andersen - to see how we can turn it into an explicit story of self-acceptance, transitioning, and community. And why Flounder needs to end up on the cutting room floor.


CW: Mentions of parental abuse, transphobia, homophobia, sexual abuse, knives


Opening theme: Mini Vandals - Who Do You Think I Think You Are?

Ending theme: King Canyon - Mulholland

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