The Queer Gaze

By Conrad Chambers & Joe Lipsett

A biweekly podcast where Conrad and Joe react to LGBTQ+ film from every country and every decade, complete with nuanced discussion of queer representation and issues.

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September 04, 2025 Handsome Devil (2016)
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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Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: [email protected]
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22min
August 29, 2025 Griffin in Summer (2024)
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.
Want to hear more? Check out patreon.com/thequeergaze for an additional ~23-minute discussion.
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14min
August 21, 2025 In From The Side (2022)
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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26min
August 07, 2025 Saint-Narcisse (2020)
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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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 24 minutes more about this film!
Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: [email protected]
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31min
July 25, 2025 Unicorns (2024)
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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18min
July 24, 2025 Moonlight (2016)
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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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 26 minutes more about this film!
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24min
July 10, 2025 C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)
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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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 21 minutes more about this film!
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29min
June 26, 2025 The Birdcage (1996)
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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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including an additional 28 minutes on this film!
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23min
June 12, 2025 Y tu mamá también (2001)
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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Support the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 29 minutes more about this film!
Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: [email protected]
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25min
June 06, 2025 I Don't Understand You (2025)
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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12min

FAQs about The Queer Gaze:

How many episodes does The Queer Gaze have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.