Gays Gaze

CW: Abusive relationships 

The Erins are once again joined by friend of the show, Hoopz! We’re on a journey to find our people and speak our truths! Or something like that. Maybe we’ll just talk in riddles about the toxic lesbian representation we all crave. Netflix made it, and like it or not, we’re watching it - so tune in to hear our thoughts!

Step on it! We need to talk about the 2004 movie Taxi, and fast! Join the Erins as they discuss talk show hosts, evil muppets, and the hardest question of them all… is this a good movie, or is it just that Queen Latifah is on screen with four supermodels? Take a listen and decide for yourself.

CW: Light sensitivity warning in the movie!! Religious trauma, abusive/controlling parents, attempted suicide, attempted homicide of a child, infant death, drugging, repression.

We watched Thelma (2017), a Norwegian thriller by Joachim Trier. This film, which is about a young woman who develops a seizure disorder then discovers her psychic powers as she falls in love with her classmate, really manifested our interest. We had a lot to say about power, manipulation, queer repression, and finding your place!

Watch first, then join us as we talk through it!

CW: homophobic violence, misgendering, assault, slurs, BDSM, descriptions of sexual scenes 

This episode, we’re taking a trip across the pond to experience the 2012 movie, Stud Life! Come hear our takes on a movie that explores queer romance and friendship in a way you don’t often see on screen. We may get distracted on our journey, but what else can you expect from the Erins? We're having fun, innit?

CW: police brutality, the AIDS epidemic

This episode, we talked about the 1993 documentary Last Call at Maud's by Paris Poirier. The documentary chronicles lesbian bar history, particularly the closing of Maud's in San Francisco.

We talked bar culture, online dating, and the joy in our community's history!

This week, we’re talking about the reality dating show based on Naked and Afraid, Naked and Afraid of Love! Can the Erins survive the ultimate endurance test of watching heterosexuals shenanigans for 12 episodes? Rest easy knowing there will be some women loving women to replenish their stamina. Hear our thoughts on the show, and find out if it’s worth a watch too!

Erin’s computer has risen from the dead in order to bring you this week’s episode on Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same (2011). Hear the Erins thoughts on the film, a couple of New York City recommendations, and even a recollection of a botched date. Those jeans aren’t going to clip themselves into jorts! Get out your scissors and take a listen. 

CW: unsupportive and abusive families, homophobia, repressed sexuality, cheating on a partner, gatekeeping and exclusion from the community

Today we talked about the 1994 film Go Fish by Guinevere Turner and Rose Troche. We adored this low budget film about lesbian community and finding love with an unlikely partner - so many of the beats are still issues faced by lesbians today. Give it a watch, and join us for the discussion!

CW: abusive caretakers, blood, demons, possession, ableism

This week, we talked about Warrior Nun, the tragically cancelled Netflix series by Simon Barry. We give an overview of the series and talk through major plot beats, plus, we talk a little about why the show was cancelled and what threads would impact a season 3 if renewed.

CW: Manipulative and emotionally abusive partners, implied sexual abuse, suicide, public acts of violence

This week, the Erins are talking about Tár, a biopic-esque film from the past year. We’ll be discussing our feelings on the intent of the director before inevitably getting sidetracked pondering "why is it called 'Fortnight'?"

And don’t worry, we’re answering the question on everyone’s mind: was Tár really better than The Batman (2022)? Listen in to find out!