The Queer Quadrant

Jordan and Brooke are joined by screenwriter Nat Torres ("Our Flag Means Death") for a delightful throwback movie, helmed by none other than director Drew Barrymore! We discuss the need for a roller-blading cinematic renaissance, one of Elliot Page's best and maybe queerest roles (confirmed by Drew Gregory), the wide world of Texas-set films, and how we'd all secretly like Juliette Lewis to shove us in a locker.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Natalie on Twitter and Letterboxd!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Roxana Hadadi (Vulture) to discuss yet another entry into the greater Snyder-verse! This one is complete with video game logic, one of the most interesting ensemble casts of the 2010s, the constant "depiction vs. endorsement" debate, and one perfect Bjork needle drop.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Roxana on Twitter, and read her Guardian article!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Cate Young (Thirty, Flirty + Film) to close out our epic summer series on "Q Fast Q Furious." Brooke reveals she teared up when Roman & Tej went to space, Cate pitches an all-female spin-off as the franchise's next entry (yes please), and Jordan for once does not invoke Tom Cruise! Plus our final Fast X predictions, some bonus franchise rankings, and a touching parting gift from Jordan.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke kick it solo this week for an absolute must-cover, hotly anticipated film...Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar," obviously. We talk the disastrous old age makeup, Dustin Lance Black's writing career, the bad gays of American history, Leo's very questionable accent work, and the field day Hoover would've had with Twitter.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) for this hyper masc F&F spinoff. Listen along for a detailed breakdown of how queer subtext became so popular in blockbuster film canon – from the Hays code to 80s buddy comedies – alongside a discussion of David Leitch's action chops, the need to have your famous friends tell you how cool you are onscreen, why Hobbs & Shaw really should have kissed by now, and the analytics of getting "pussy slammed."Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Caitlin on Twitter, and listen to The Bechdel Cast!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Lillian Crawford for Robert Zemeckis's 1992 horror/drama/comedy/camp masterpiece. We talk all things VFX and where Zemeckis fits in, Hollywood's current ironic obsession with de-aging technology, what "traditional femininity" means to society, the drag-focused and queer reclamations of this film, and Meryl Streep's incredible line delivery of "flaaaaacid."Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Lillian on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and actor Ben Chinapen for a shaky entry in the Fast family canon (but high-key the best Hobbs & Shaw movie lol). We debate whether this film is actually kind of underrated, the buzzzzz that Dwayne Johnson redirecting a tank with his bare hands gives us, Dom missing his main man Brian, Hobbs falling for his main man Shaw, and – most importantly – what a Fast & Furious Muppets version looks like.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Ben on Twitter and YouTube!

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by entertainment writer Brianna Zigler (Paste Magazine) to discuss Paul Verhoeven's 1992 iconic erotic thriller. This movie has everything: extremely valid controveries, extremely ludicrous controversies, the line "magna cum laude pussy," three (3!) queer lead characters, and Michael Douglas wearing a v-neck sweater to the club. Plus, our takes on the modern state of erotic thrillers, the power of on-screen sexuality, and how bady we'd like a Sharon Stone renaissance.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Brianna on Twitter and Substack!

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Emma Stefansky for this bittersweet entry in the Fast franchise that made us all cry like babies. But there's Dwayne Johnson flexing out of a cast to make up for it. We talk James Wan's box office bonafides, the incredible Dubai "dress transition" (you know the one), fighting with your car as an extension of yourself, and the series' wonderful send-off to Paul Walker. Plus, once again, Jordan proposes including Tom Cruise in this franchise by any means necessary.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Emma on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Fran Hoepfner (Gawker, Fran Magazine) for Matthew Vaughn's whimsical 2007 fantasy adventure. There's an all-time Robert De Niro performance, a lot of discussions on British-leaning genre cinema, and not that much titular stardust. But Fran reflects on her high school viewing of this film and convinces everyone to watch "Peaky Blinders," Jordan praises the campy excellence that is Michelle Pfeiffer, and Brooke yet again professes her love for gay pirates (these ones harvest lightning!).Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Fran on Twitter and Substack!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Logan Kenny for the Fast Family's trip to London. Various questions include – is this a secret X-Men movie? What action moments in this define "sicko mode?" What's the best celebrity alcohol brand? Does Logan have the only defensible take on "The Rise of Skywalker?" And did the final plane sequence in this movie actually steal the idea from "Toy Story 2?"Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Logan on Twitter and Substack!

On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke blast some lightning-fast takes into Taika Waititi's latest Marvel entry. Where is King Valkyrie's promised queen? How is Christian Bale the MVP of this movie? Where does Thor go from here? What is going on with the sludge-y state of blockbuster cinema and how can we stop it?! But...that Abba needle drop tho. Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and returning guest Patrick Willems to discuss the F&F fan favorite (in another monster sized episode, of course) – which just proves that all franchises should have a "heist" entry. The squad discuss what happened to the Rock's sweat levels over time, if we can talk Tom Cruise into a Mission: Impossible crossover, the great F&F timeline rejigger, practical effects that include dragging a real-life safe through city streets, and the fact that Jordan actually watched the 2001 film "Swordfish."Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Patrick on Twitter and YouTube! And watch Patrick's film "Night of the Coconut" on Nebula!

Jordan and Brooke celebrate 100 whole entire episodes of the show!! And what better way to do it than with a movie that's arguably the queerest Marvel entry, Brooke's coming out film (don't ask), and peak blockbuster representation for chaotic gays everywhere?! We discuss the value (or lack thereof) of queer content in places like the MCU, Chris Hemsworth's comedy chops, Tessa Thompson's arm workout routine, bonus "Our Flag Means Death" content, and what qualifies as "retainer snapping" levels of horniness.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)In celebration of Pride Month, support the Transgender Law Center alongside us.

Jordan and Brooke are joined by the great Matt Singer (ScreenCrush) to discuss Lin's 2009 "getting the gang back together" film. Aside from all the cars and homoeroticism, we chat Dom's incredible accident reconstruction vision, an excess of generic garages, SNL's "The Fast and the Bi-curious," and an always-elite enemies to lovers narrative. Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Matt on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% offIn celebration of Pride Month, support Equality Florida alongside us.

Jordan and Brooke reunite with Angela Ferraguto for 1997's "worst comic book movie ever," aka a very colorful, fun and dynamic piece of superhero media! We talk cast & critical reception, Joel Schumacher's interpretation of the classic Batman gay subtext, Uma Thurman in a campy drag performance, HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" (obviously), and all those freeeeeeeze puns.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Ang on Twitter, IG, Letterboxd, and listen to Book Squad Goals!In celebration of Pride Month, support the Trans Education Network of Texas alongside us.

Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer William Goodman (Complex, GQ) for the Fast franchise's first jet-setting adventure. Listen to us drag Lucas Black's performance (sorry Lucas), thirst the most we have ever thirsted over Sung Kang, drop a few too many car puns, discuss Justin Lin's anime and manga influences on the action sequences, and praise a soundtrack full of absolute bangers. Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow William on Twitter!In celebration of Pride Month, support the Trans Youth Equality Foundation alongside us.

Jordan and Brooke fly solo (but never leave your wingman) for arguably the most homoerotic film of all time – 1986's "Top Gun!" Oiled up beach volleyball, phallic symbols, and locker room scenes abound – but just how queer is this queer classic? Did Tony Scott know what he was awakening with that volleyball scene? How do we reckon with military propaganda in our cinematic outings? And is Tom Cruise the final boss of movie stardom?Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Drew Gregory (Autostraddle) to discuss the frachise's Miami-est (and gayest?) entry. Come for the deep tortured backstory between Brian and his best friend/definitely ex-lover Roman, stay for jumping cars onto boats, color coordinated whips, Tyrese ripping off his shirt at opportune times, and the incredible term "hoasis."Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Drew on Twitter and Letterboxd, and support Autostraddle!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Hannah Strong (Little White Lies) for 1984's operatic epic (and the second leggiest movie in the-numbers.com's history – ooh!). They talk anachronistic historical pieces and why they rule, how this film inspired the likes of Sofia Coppola, the hit TV program Little Einsteins, religious repression and obsession, and why going to see your sworn enemy's operas every night might mean you're secretly in love with him.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Hannah on Twitter!Order Hannah's book! Sofia Coppola: Forever Young

Jordan and Brooke kick off the pod's epic summer series – Q Fast Q Furious – with the 2001 film that started it all. They're joined by Alisha Grauso (ScreenRant) to discuss why this is a perfect and realistic LA movie, the case for #bromoerotic relationships, the origins of Vin Diesel's on-screen persona, and being sandwich crazy. Plus, we introduce a new awards line-up: the Hit the NOS, the Male Gay-ze, and the Olive Garden (family!).Follow us on Twitter!Follow Alisha on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke solve some crimes and talk 2009's snazzy detective flick. How married are Holmes & Watson in this iteration? What went so wrong with BBC Sherlock? Why were the 2010 Oscars so weirdly stacked? And how much does Guy Ritchie love a bare knuckle boxing sequence?Follow us on Twitter!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Laura Venning (Little White Lies) to discuss Jane Campion's 2021 powerhouse of a film. They talk the genius of Benedict Cumberbatch's casting, Thomas Savage's legacy, what went wrong with this film's awards run, the cultural cachet of queer Westerns, and that seeing the dog does, in fact, make you gay.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Laura on Twitter!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Philip Iscove and Kenny Neibart (Podcast Like It's 1999) for a 1899 set flick – Baz's masterpiece "Moulin Rouge!" We talk tents, Baz's practical magic (lol), Nicole Kidman's incredible range, and a step above jukebox musicals. Also includes tangents on Cats, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, the current state of the Oscars, the current state of movie musicals, and a heated defense from Jordan of The Departed.Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Jordan's ranked Letterboxd QQ list!Follow Podcast Like Its 1999, Philip, and Kenny on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are joined by author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis (The Queer Movie Podcast) for 2019's wonderful teen comedy. Come for the ghost spirit jokes and needle drops – stay for the extensive script backstory, bumper sticker discussion, Skyler Gisondo love, and appreciation for Amy's awkward relatable gay flirting!Follow us on Twitter!Follow Rowan on Twitter and YouTube, listen to The Queer Movie Podcast, and pre-order Here and Queer!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Vanity Fair's David Canfield (Little Gold Men) for this 1997 gem, which boasts incredible elements like an all-time Kevin Kline performance, Joan Cusack crying in a wedding dress (to the tune of an Oscar nom), a mustache-less Tom Selleck, the incomparable Debbie Reynolds, awards season inside baseball, and so many homoerotic Freudian slips. Plus, we give some wildly out of pocket Oscar predictions, and an enlightening overview of David's recent article "Why Are the Oscars So Bad at Nominating Gay Actors?"Follow us on Twitter!Follow David on Twitter and at Vanity Fair!

Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker Carly Usdin for 1995's camp-tastic superhero movie. Carly recounts their long history and love for this flick, Jordan stumps for Nightwing (surprise surprise), and Brooke admits she had no knowledge of Robin's tragic backstory (which rocks). Plus, there's lots of leather, suggestive statues, Bat nipples. and a flamboyant Jim Carrey performance for the ages.Follow us on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer Mimi Stringfield for 1999's edgy drama, forever immortalized in desaturated Tumblr gifs. Mimi gives some great context from the original memoir, we discuss that Winona / Angie pairing (and the infamous kiss), mount a defense for "teen girl" movies to be taken seriously, and do our best rousing rendition of "Downtown."Follow us on Twitter!Follow Mimi on Twitter and Instagram!

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Kyle on Twitter and check out his written work!

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?Follow us on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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).Follow us on Twitter! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Drew on Twitter and Letterboxd, and support Autostraddle!

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?Follow us on Twitter!Follow Kill by Kill on Twitter, and listen here!

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Maggie on Twitter and YouTube!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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!"Follow us on Twitter!Follow Avery on Twitter and Twitch!

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!).Follow us on Twitter!

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?Follow us on Twitter!Follow Jackson on Twitter!

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!Follow us on Twitter!Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to Arden!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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. Follow us on Twitter!Follow Morgan on Twitter, and listen to One From the Vaults!

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Bobby on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to Who? Weekly here!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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!Follow us on Twitter!

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!Follow us on Twitter!Follow Liza on Twitter, Instagram and Twitch!

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).Follow us on Twitter!This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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).Follow us on Twitter!Follow Phil on Instagram!

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Joe & Trace on Twitter and Instagram!

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Cate on Twitter! And find "Thirty, Flirty + Film" here.This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! Use code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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?Follow us on Twitter! Follow Valerie on Twitter! And find "We Need to Talk About Kevin" here.

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.Follow us on Twitter!Follow Reyna on Twitter!

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?Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Arden! https://twitter.com/ForSaleBBShoes

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.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant Follow Avery! https://twitter.com/aedison // And find Avery's book here: http://www.averyedison.com/rightbodywrongjunk/ This episode is sponsored by Super Yaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERQQ for 10% off

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).Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant