The Queer Gaze

Pillion (2025)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe hit pause on 'Sex Work and Pornography' to discuss one of 2025's biggest queer films: Harry Lighton's Pillion (2025).

It may surprise you to discover that we're ambivalent about the film! We don't entirely understand its reception as a romance, especially given how disaffecting (and possibly abusive) the central relationship is.

Plus: adaptation changes from Adam Mars-Jones's novella Box Hill; fantastic lead performances; Conrad's theatrical experience; and the moments of comedy that work

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Baby (2024)

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:05:00 GMT

The second to last entry in our 'Sex Work and Pornography' theme is Brazilian director Marcelo Caetano's Baby (2024) about a newly released convict who is introduced to a life of sex work by an older man.

From cruising spots to the intersection of sex & drugs, this beautiful film features a great debut performance by João Pedro Mariano as the title character. But there are a few elements, such as the contrived last act conflict, that don't entirely work for us.

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Sebastian (2024)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe check out Sebastian, the sophomore effort of Mikko Mäkelä (see previous episode on A Moment in the Reeds) which concerns a writer, Max (Ruaridh Mollica), who uses his sex work as fodder for his "fiction" writing.

It's an intriguing concept, though the film occasionally loses focus on what it wants to explore.

Plus: Conrad's displeasure at the film's end, a third act tonal shift, and debate about how self-aware the film is about what a gay film can and can't focus on.

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Mysterious Skin (2005)

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:05:00 GMT

The next entry in our 'Sex Work and Pornography' theme is Gregg Araki's masterful 2005 adaptation of Scott Heim's devastating novel Mysterious Skin.

Starring a grown-up Joseph Gordon Levitt and a pre-Oscar winning director Brady Corbet, the film examines two very different responses to childhood sexual abuse (C/W).

Plus: praising Michelle Trachtenberg, the strategic way Araki worked with the child actors, and why Neil's storyline is more intriguing than Brian's.

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Eastern Boys (2013)

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:05:00 GMT

It's a Conrad pick as our theme on 'Sex Work and Pornography' continues with Robin Campillo’s genre hybrid, Eastern Boys (2013).

The film tackles several uncomfortable subjects, including a significant age gap between client and sex worker, an incredibly tense home invasion-style "party" and a challenging protagonist in Daniel (Olivier Rabourdin).

Plus: shifting genres, a dialogue-free opening, and the moment Joe had to jump ahead because he couldn't stand the tension.

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Tell Me Everything (2026)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe check out writer/director Moshe Rosenthal's exquisite 80s throwback, which played Sundance 2026.

Featuring incredible performances across the board, this 5 star film about a tumultuous father/son relationship feels extremely Pedro Almodovar-coded. It's one to watch when it becomes available!

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King Cobra (2016)

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:05:00 GMT

We're kicking off a new theme, 'Sex work and Pornography', with Justin Kelly's 2016 true crime adaptation, King Cobra (2016) which tells the story of underage porn star Brent Corrigan and the murder of Bryan Kocis (here named Stephen).

Starring Christian Slater (superb) and James Franco (ick) as predatory older gay men, the film is stylish, but hollow.

Bonus points for Molly Ringwald and Alicia Silverstone, though!

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The Plague (2025) feat. Trace Thurman

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe are joined by Horror Queers' Trace Thurman to discuss Charlie Polinger's debut feature, The Plague (2025).

Expect plenty of discussion about pre-teen bullying, queer-coding, and body horror as we're collectively triggered by this story about hazing rituals gone awry at an all-boy water polo camp.

Plus: praising Kayo Martin as central antagonist Jake, Joel Edgerton's useless Coach, and debate about how rarely (or not!) this kind of story is told.

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Stranger By The Lake (2013)

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:05:00 GMT

For our final 'Cruising' entry, we've returned to France to discuss Alain Giraudie's Stranger By The Lake (2013).

It's one of Joe's favourite contemporary texts, but what did Conrad think of his time watch?

Plus: unsimulated sex, naturalistic sound design, Henri's separation, and the lake as a gay utopia

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Birder (2023)

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Our second last 'Cruising' title arrives in the form of Nate Dushku's feature directorial debut, Birder (2023).

Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.

Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' father figure Miles

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Spa Night (2016)

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Our 'Cruising' theme continues with Andrew Ahn's feature directorial debut, Spa Night (2016) which follows David, a second generation Korean-American living in Los Angeles, as he struggles to make a human connection.

This is a beautiful film, although David's near passivity could prove frustrating to some. Good thing Joe Seo is a captivating performer!

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Cactus Pears (2025)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:05:00 GMT

We're venturing to rural India to discuss Rohan Kanawade's feature directorial debut, Cactus Pears / Sabar Bonda (2025).

This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), an out gay man in Mumbai, as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with his hunky neighbour Balya (Suraaj Suman), and dodges invasive questions about his personal life from relatives.

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Cruising (1980)

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Hold onto your jockstrap because we're hunting a serial killer in the Big Apple with William Friedkin's Cruising (1980).

Starring a 39-year old Al Pacino as an ambitious young police officer going undercover in New York's leather scene, the film - which was picketed by the queer community at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.

Plus: debate about the success of Pacino's performance, the meaning of the end, inserting pornography into the murder sequences, and why you don't need to seek out James Franco's Interior.Leather.Bar

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The Captive (2025)

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Our final preview of coming attractions from TIFF 2025 hails from queer Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar as he tackles the infamous story of Don Quixote writer Miguel de Cervantes' time imprisoned in Algier.

Starring Disney Channel star Julio Peña in the lead, The Captive is an expensive period piece that follows Cervantes' efforts to develop his skills as a storyteller, execute a daring prison escape and (maybe?) fall in lust/love with The Bey, Hasán Bajá (Alessandro Borghi).

While we agree on the interesting way that religion (both Christianity and Islam) are portrayed in the narrative, Conrad and Joe differ in our readings of Cervantes' sexuality and the way the film ends.

Which way do you folks land?

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The History of Sound (2025)

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 07:05:00 GMT

The History of Sound (streaming on Mubi) is the new film from Moffie director Oliver Hermanus and stars Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal as 1920s music students falling in love while they collect samples of American folk music.

It's a beautiful film with great chemistry between the leads, but Joe and Conrad aren't entirely satisfied by the way the narrative plays out, the runtime, and the deliberate lack of sex.

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Plainclothes (2025)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Our 'Cruising' theme continues with writer/director Carmen Emmi's 2025 film Plainclothes, starring Tom Blyth and queer actor Russell Tovey.

The period film follows undercover NY police officer Lucas, whose job is to entrap queer men in a public bathroom so they can be arrested. The issue? Lucas is struggling with his own sexuality, which is only exacerbated when he falls for Andrew, who has his own secrets to protect.

Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a frustrating/unnecessary visual motif.

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A Private Life (2025)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Our fifth preview of coming attractions from this year's TIFF features bilingual queer icon Jodie Foster, as an American psychoanalyst in Paris who becomes convinced one of her patients was murdered. A Private Life (Vie Privée) is a scintillating psychological thriller with a dash of French farce, as Lilian (Foster) becomes an amateur sleuth with her lovable ex-husband Gabriel (Daniel Auteuil), and a side order of fantasy, as hypnotically induced memories of past lives add a layer of further mystery to the soirée.

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At the Place of Ghosts (2025) & Mārama (2025)

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Our TIFF coverage continues with two horror-inflected films centring indigenous characters, using hauntings as a method of exploring generational and personal trauma. In Bretten Hannam's At the Place of Ghosts (Sk+te'kmujue'katik), two estranged Mi’kmaw brothers journey into the Canadian woods to avenge spirits that haunt them from their childhood. Meanwhile, Taratoa Stappard's Mārama, follows a Māori woman who travels from freshly colonised New Zealand to a creepily gothic English manor in the Yorkshire moors to uncover secrets about her family's past.

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Beach Rats (2017)

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:05:00 GMT

To kick off our 'Cruising' theme, we're checking out writer/director Eliza Hittman's Beach Rats (2017) featuring the feature film debut of Harris Dickinson.

We've got questions about Frankie's kink (expect talk of 'Daddy' issues) as well as his dependency on drugs and alcohol.

Plus: shitty boyfriend behaviour, bad friends, and debate about why the film doesn't inspire an emotional connection.

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Maddie's Secret (2025)

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Our second bonus episode of TIFF coverage explores John Early's directorial debut Maddie's Secret (2025), in which the comedian plays a dishwasher who gets her dream of being an influencer at her food content creation company, but reawakens an eating disorder rooted in childhood trauma. Has the first-time director bitten off more than he can chew?

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Blue Moon (2025)

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Our coverage of this year's Toronto International Film Festival kicks off with a review of Richard Linklater's biopic of Lorenz Hart, starring his 'Before Trilogy' collaborator Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott.

Set on the opening night of Oklahoma!, the smash hit success of his former writing partner, Rogers, and his replacement, Hammerstein, Blue Moon finds Lorenz holding court in Sardi's, indulging in his professional jealousy, self-doubt, and overwhelming admiration for Elizabeth (Qualley). Oh, and is Hart a whip-smart semi-closeted bitchy raconteur? You better believe it!

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Jongens (2014)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:05:00 GMT

So much for swimming! It turns out the 2014 Dutch film Jongens is actually a track and field 'Sports Gay' film.

Directed by Mischa Camp, this beautifully shot made for TV film was so popular that it was eventually shown in theatres and distributed around the world.

Plus: Marc's patience with Sieger, motorcycles, and another fair!

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Riley (2023)

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Our last true "Sports Gay" entry is American football film Riley (2023) from writer/director Benjamin Howard.

The film stars Jake Holley as the titular character, Dakota Riley, a promising high school football player who can't suppress his same sex attraction.

The problem (and most interesting aspect of the film) is that his sexuality doesn't "fit" in the narrative that he and his oppressive father/coach have constructed for his future.

Plus: issues of consent and strict binaries, more beards, and a holdover from the short that doesn't work in the feature film.

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Handsome Devil (2016)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:05:00 GMT

The second entry of our 'Sports Gays' theme is super cute Irish friend-com Handsome Devil (2016).

Featuring a great supporting role by Andrew Scott (before he was, you know, "Andrew Scott").

Plus: muddled messages about conformity, 90s vibes, and the cycles of queer issues.

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Griffin in Summer (2024)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Here's a special spoiler-free bonus episode on writer/director Nicholas Colia's feature directorial debut Griffin in Summer (2024) about a 14-year old playwright who develops a crush on the 25 year old burn-out fixing his pool over the summer.

It's an exceedingly funny, but surprisingly deep film with a cast that includes Owen Teague, Melanie Lynskey, Kathyrn Newton and exceptional newcomer Everett Blunck.

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In From The Side (2022)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're kicking off a brand new theme on Sports Gays with In From The Side (2022), the feature film debut of Matt Carter.

Co-written by Carter and his partner Adam Silver, this is an intriguing title that asks the audience to identify with an adulterous protagonist.

Plus: finding community in sports, white gay issues, and how the film uses rugby.

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Saint-Narcisse (2020)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're closing out our 'Family Drama' theme with Bruce LaBruce's 2020 'twincest' film, Saint-Narcisse.

The truth is that this film is much more beautiful, self-aware, and interesting than LaBruce simply trying to court controversy.

Plus: French vs English acting, ties to Saint Sebastian, and the film's shadow-banning by Amazon.

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Unicorns (2024)

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Here's a special spoiler-free bonus episode on James Krishna Floyd and Sally El Hosaini's Unicorns (2024), about an Essex bloke Luke (Ben Hardy) who falls for drag queen Aysha (Jason Patel).

As a romantic drama, there's a lot to like here. But we found the film's refusal to unpack its characters decisions frustrating. Plus: C/W there's a really upsetting moment of violence that completely ruins the film's last act. If you want details, be sure to check out the spoiler-y 25 minute discussion on Patreon (patreon.com/thequeergaze) for more.

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Moonlight (2016)

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're continuing our 'Family Drama' theme with a look at Barry Jenkins' Oscar winning film, Moonlight (2016) - a triptych dedicated to a specific queer, Black experience that is nonetheless undeniably universal.

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C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're continuing our 'Family Drama' theme with a look at Quebec director Jean-Marc Vallée's 70s-set coming of age/coming out film, C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005).

It's a visually stunning film, filled with needle drops, and a fantastic lead performance by Marc-André Grondin.

Plus: Tupperware witches, baptism transitions, the Quiet Revolution and more!

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The Birdcage (1996)

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:05:00 GMT

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 draaaaaag

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Y tu mamá también (2001)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 07:05:00 GMT

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.

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I Don't Understand You (2025)

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:05:00 GMT

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.

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Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:05:00 GMT

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.

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Monster (2023)

Thu, 15 May 2025 07:05:00 GMT

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.

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Close (2022)

Thu, 01 May 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe kick off a new theme on 'Secret Adolescent Love' with a look at Lukas Dhont's Close (2022). C/W: Self-harm.

Devastating is the word of the episode as we unpack this "not actually queer" story about the intimate, but ultimately disastrous friendship of Léo and Rémi. There's a reason this movie was Belgium's nominee for Best Foreign Language film at the Oscars, but fair warning...be prepared for plenty of tears.

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The Visitor (2024)

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe tackle their first (but not last!) Bruce LaBruce film, The Visitor (2024). C/W: this remake of 1968's Teorema is sexually explicit!

This movie is deliberately provocative and confronting, as many of LaBruce's films are, which essentially means the film is not for everyone.

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Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're continuing our 'One Night Stand' series with Olivier Ducastel and Jacques Martineau's 2016 erotic drama, Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo.

Comparisons to the Before trilogy are apt (albeit with a much more hardcore opening) as our protagonists embark on an all-night odyssey through the Paris streets.

Plus: candid conversations and ties to Agnes Varda

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A Nice Indian Boy (2024)

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:05:00 GMT

Who's ready for a funny and heartfelt gay romantic comedy? Enjoy this special spoiler-free bonus episode on Roshan Sethi's A Nice Indian Boy (2024) starring Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff, which is out April 4, 2025.

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Weekend (2011)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're talking about Andrew Haigh's breakout (sophomore) film, Weekend (2011) which follows isolated gay man Russell and his weekend paramour Glenn.

Up for discussion: long takes and improv, sex lists and one night stands, using and subverting romantic comedy conventions, and...more trains?!

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Misericordia (2024)

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're breaking down French gay director Alain Guiraudie's latest film, Misericordia (2024).

In this spoiler-free review, we discuss the film's surprising resemblance to Tom at the Farm, Patricia Highsmith's novels, and maybe even a touch of French farce?

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Tom At The Farm (2013)

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:05:00 GMT

We're wrapping up our discussions of Internalized Rural Homophobia with a contemporary Canadian classic from Xavier Dolan: Tom at the Farm (2013).

This psychosexual thriller is all about doubles, performative gender, repression, and violence. We're pretty big fans!

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God's Own Country (2017)

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe are back on the "Popular" side of our Internalized Rural Homophobia theme with a look at writer/director Francis Lee's God's Own Country (2017).

It's a film filled with beautiful sweaters, mud wrestling, and sad boys, which means we find it deeply romantic!

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A Moment In The Reeds (2017)

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe are hard at work on the summer cottage as we discuss Mikko Mäkelä's feature debut, A Moment In The Reeds (2017) - our "lesser known" title in this pairing of Internalized Rural Homophobia texts.

Up for discussion: unfair comparisons to God's Own Country (2017), the film's abrupt ending, small scale intimacy, casting queer actors, and why Leevi's issues are shallow compared to Tariq.

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Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:05:00 GMT

Conrad and Joe relaunch The Queer Gaze as a podcast with our first theme: Internalized Rural Homophobia.

For our "Popular" pick, we're revisiting Ang Lee's 2005 adaptation of Brokeback Mountain, starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.

Up for discussion: aggressive make-outs, casting straight actors in gay roles, that iconic score, and the legacy of the film within queer cinema circles.

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Extremely Unique Dynamic (Patreon Clip)

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:05:00 GMT

On Patreon, Conrad and Joe review the new Meta-Asian-Queer-Stoner-Coming-of-Age-Bromantic-Dramedy, Extremely Unique Dynamic (2024).

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The Queer Gaze (Teaser)

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:33:24 GMT

The Queer Gaze has rebranded itself as a podcast and Conrad and Joe are back! We're starting back Jan 30 on Patreon and Feb 6 with a look back at Ang Lee's Brokeback Mountain (2005).

Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/thequeergaze for 1 week early access, as well as special bonus content, including the infamous Chilli Pepper Award discussion (aka the sex stuff).

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