Queer by Candlelight

Joining us for a discussion of Joel Coen's 2021 adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth is Professor Kathryn Schwarz, who helps us figure out why this is, in fact, a very queer film/play. We talk about why Lady Macbeth is so compelling (hint: high school readings lists may be partially to blame), the unique black and white style of this film, and varying portrayals of the witches.

Content warnings for the film: murder, decapitation, child death

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In this episode, we analyze Tony Scott's 1983 film The Hunger, with its goth nightclubs, gauzy curtains, and pigeons that are indoors for some reason. Topics of conversation include the artistic merits of Twilight, spilling sherry on your tshirt as a method of flirting, gay vampires, and the male gaze towards queer women.

Also, side note: the audio got a little messed up when we started recording, so please bear with us for the first few minutes. We promise the audio gets better a little bit into the episode!

Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, child death, animal death

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In this episode, featuring a guest appearance from our close friend Samantha, we talk about one of our favorite recent releases, Ti West's 2022 film Pearl. Discussion topics include Mia Goth's stellar performance, women in the entertainment industry, and what exactly Howard is up to.

Content warnings for the film: murder, animal death, mistreatment of a disabled person

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Don't you just love the early 2000's? In this episode, we watch the 2009 film Jennifer's Body, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. We take a look at topics like the male gaze, lack of representation for people of color, and media from this time just not aging well. Oh, and also, how hot Megan Fox is. Obviously.

Content warnings for the film: murder, cannibalism, self-harm, sexual assault (implied), toxic relationships

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A musical? Yes! In our new episode, we discuss the 1982 filmed stage musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Enjoy such scrumptious topics as fourth wall breaks, stage vs screen, and the brilliance of recently departed theater greats Sondheim and Lansbury.

Content warnings for the musical: cannibalism, murder, suicide, sexual assault, animal death, mistreatment of mentally ill people

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Listen to our attempt to parse Luca Guadagnino's 2018 version of Suspiria. We discuss such topics as the German autumn, the feminine as both healing and monstrous, and, of course, our deep hatred of Freud.

Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, self-harm, child abuse, Nazi Germany/the Holocaust, gore

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Today, we discuss Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar. Topics of discussion include whether the film should be read as feminist (we don't really think so), the genre of folk horror, and what makes a cult. Also Harry Styles fanfic for some reason?

Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, drugs/being drugged, emotional abuse, graphic violence

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Join us for a discussion of Clive Barker's 1987 film Hellraiser. We consider what makes the cenobites so great, the film's ties to Catholicism and queer nightlife, and 80's shoulder pads!

Content warnings for the film: murder, sexual assault, torture, gore, animal death, incest

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On this episode, we discuss the first season of Ryan Murphy's horror anthology, American Horror Story. We continue our discussion of the Ryan Murphy Cinematic Universe, the glorification of serial killers, and why we think this show has a tendency to be just a little Too Much.

Content warnings for the show: murder, suicide, serial killers, school shootings, sexual assault, child death, ableism, miscarriage, self harm, and abortion

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In our 2022 Halloween special, we have our first ever special guest, our friend Adrian Swann, as we discuss the absolute pleasures of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Discussion topics include why ancient Greece is camp, a particularly upsetting episode of Glee, and whether or not the film has aged well.

Content warnings: murder, transphobia, sexual assault, eating disorders, cannibalism

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