The Queer Quadrant

Ahead of the 2020 Netflix remake, Jordan and Brooke discuss the original “Rebecca,” Alfred Hitchcock’s first American film and his only Best Picture winner. They dare to ask – has Hollywood changed all that much since the 40s? Why did the Hays Code (the Gays Code) get all up in this script? And did Maxim de Winter actually discover how to get away with murder?Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant

This week, Jordan and Brooke talk Jessica Bendinger’s 2006 gymnastic-tastic movie, which includes delightful elements like wholesome Jeff Bridges, trippy kaleidoscope cinematography, quips for days, and (most importantly) Missy Peregrym’s abs.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant

Jordan and Brooke enter rom-com land with 2018’s landmark teen flick. They break down tropes of this book to film adaptation, personal coming out experiences, the gay culture of iced coffee, and, obviously, the invention of the comma.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant

This episode, Jordan and Brooke celebrate jazz, liquor, and crime with 2003’s catchy Oscar darling. Listen along as they talk the history of movie musicals, the importance of snappy editing, and the inherent sexiness of thigh garters.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrantThis episode is sponsored by SuperYaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERFRIEND

Cue the Dropkick Murphys. This week, Jordan and Brooke talk 2006’s Best Picture winner and the ultimate Boston film. Why is this movie so masculine but yet so queer? Is Scorsese cinema’s wokest director? And what the hell is that subplot about microprocessors?Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrantThis episode is sponsored by SuperYaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERFRIEND

Jordan and Brooke discuss Penny Marshall’s 1992 film in an episode covering baseball euphemisms, 90s star power, and childhood sports careers…but is mostly about how Geena Davis made us all gay.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrantThis episode is sponsored by SuperYaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERFRIEND

On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke talk the 2020 rendition of “Mulan,” including stunning visuals, some surprisingly strong gay energy, and the semantics of…witchcraft? Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant

Let’s get down to business! Ahead of the 2020 live action adaptation, Jordan and Brooke dig into the 1998 animated version of “Mulan.” Together, they discuss the fluidity of gender roles in the film, compete in a rousing round of Disney “Song It”, and thirst over bisexual icon Captain Shang.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrantThis episode is sponsored by SuperYaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERFRIEND

This week, Jordan and Brooke interview…a vampire?! Listen along as they unpack the 1994 surprise hit. Warning: episode contains homoerotic blood sucking, a discussion of on-screen vampire evolutions, and Jordan’s deep love of Thomas Cruise.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrantThis episode is sponsored by SuperYaki! (https://superyaki.com/) Code: SUPERFRIEND

Can you go the distance? In this episode, Jordan and Brooke dive into 1997’s Disney classic, nerd out about Greek mythology, offer insight on the frequent queer coding of Disney villains, and review a soundtrack full of absolute bangers.Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/QueerQuadrant

In a special double-bill episode, Jordan and Brooke cover “The Winter Soldier” AND “Civil War” from Marvel’s Captain America saga. Together, they offer a debrief on the Chronicles of Narnia (don’t ask), Black Widow’s hairstyle rankings, late career Robert Redford, and all things #Stucky.

BEWARE! This week, Jordan and Brooke talk Guillermo del Toro’s 2015 film “Crimson Peak” in all its gothic romantic glory…including iffy accent work, surprise incest, and Tom Hiddleston’s weird sex appeal.

Jordan and Brooke kick off the podcast by discussing Karyn Kusama’s 2009 feminist horror comedy, “Jennifer’s Body.” Listen along as they talk pitches for the next Megan Fox hit, Diablo Cody-isms, and bad 2000s fashion (plus, quote the entire movie).Follow the pod on Twitter! @queerquadrant @JordanHGus @brookebsolomon