Subtextual

Sam and Lizzie make fetch happen with a movie that's almost too gay to fuction and more sapphic characters than we know what to do with. A movie that definied a generation has more going on below the surface than Karen Smith. So put on something pink and get in bitch we're going shopping! Clip: Meet cute with Regina Clip: Tina Fey talks about Janice Clip: Fight with Janice Watch a ton of bonus epi...

Lizzie and Sam throw a special celebration in honor of Subtextual's 100th episode with a much beloved film, Call Me By Your Name! The forced proximity, the Italian vibes, the peaches of it all!! Get into it all with us for our 100th episode (can you believe it??) Claire Dederer's Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma Clip: Flirting Pianos Clip: "You know what things" Clip: The Peach Scene Clip: Luca talks Suf...

Enjoy this snippet from our latest FAN SERVICE bonus episode available on our Patreon! We get into the nitty gritty of that nasty bad habits we just can't shake, what exactly is a guilty pleasure, and reveal some of our innermost secrets. Listen to the full episode on our Patreon! Support us and get hours of great content at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram |...

Sam, Lizzie, and bff Mady Covarrubias enter the web of what some are calling "The Room" of our generation. Just throw out all logic and reason and narrative structures and immerse yourself in her web! Happy birthday, Sam! Come find us and show us some love at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram | Twitter  | TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guit...

Lizzie & Sam clink cosmo glasses with birthday boy, producer Lee for this special season opener episode, Sex and the City! A box office monster and with plenty of lore to unpack, we dive in to the first film and one of the most decadent and fluffy series ever made. And just like that...we're back with more episodes! Support us on Patreon for tons of bonus episodes and merch! patreon.com/subtex...

Sam and Lizzie welcome extra special guests into to the studio, director Nate Dushku and star Delilah DuBois of latest queer erotic thriller, BIRDER! We are huge stans of this film and it's wild setting, insane kills, and thoughtful and terrifying use of consent. This film is not to be missed, listen to us dive deep into the making of this film and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. Check out t...

Sam & Lizzie celebrate pride with debauchery and rerelease of fan favorite episode Bodies Bodies Bodies because we love when gay people are allowed to be horrible and we love Rachel Sennott. We love our silly little podcast. We've lowered the prices of our Patreon! Access bonus episodes, voting rights, polls, and more at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram |...

Lizzie and Sam get red and wild with a special film selected just for pride month, the drag queen road trip movie you've probably been missing out on To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Starring every masculine actor hot in the 90s and a host of other queer icons, this movie will wring so many giggles and warm fuzzies from you. This film boasts being the first commerical Hollywood fi...

Sam & Lizzie keep pride month rolling with a movie that is as nourishing and cozy as a plate of homemade dumplings. Alice Wu's fought hard to make this film and it's one of our favorites. Happy pride and don't forget to call your mom! Also we lowered the prices on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram | Twitter  | TikTok | Letterboxd Su...

Happy Pride Month! This month we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of iconic gay films starting with rootin' tootin' Brokeback Mountain. An indisputable classic and marks the first time we ever cried on mic. Cowboys and queerness go hand in hand, just as orville peck. Image: Jack Twist Image: Ennis Del Mar Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subte...

Sam & Lizzie clink teacups as the wade through the latest queer culture gossip. Who's going on tour, who's out now, who's breaking up, who's playing gay in the latest Sundance feature release... Join our Patreon and hear the full episode and more at Patreon.com/subtextualpod! We've lowered the prices on our Patreon so now is the perfect time to join the Subtextual fam! Follow us on social  @su...

Sam & Lizzie feel the burn with a movie that is as horny as it is nostalgic, SALTBURN. The second film of Emerald Fennell, we break down all of this film's juicy elements, nit pick, and giggle ourselves to death. So hop in the bathtub and sharpen your karaoke knives! Clip: Oliver arrives at Saltburn Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follo...

Lizzie & Sam color outside of the lines with star-saturated, Mona Lisa Smile! From the location to the wardrobe to the every line of dialogue by every character...this movie is sapphic as hell. Brush up on your theory of art and your queer girl history as we gush over yet another entry in the Julia Stiles Stan Account fandom. Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patr...

Lizzie & Sam cast their minds back to the year 1999 - exactly 25 years ago - and discuss the iconic movies, music, TV shows, and cultural moments that still influence a generation of depressed individuals today! Why were all the subtextual movies made in 1999?? Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram | Twitter  ...

Sam & Lizzie check out one doodle that can't be undid, home skillet, with indie darling JUNO written by Subtextual regular Diablo Cody and starring mega-talented Elliot Page. Hamburger phones, unholy pink crosses, and a handle of Sunny-D later + we're still dehydrated from tearing up at this movie. This is a mega deep dive into a beloved film, press play + get into it! Link: Elliot Page's Time...

Lizzie & Sam are "whelmed" on this week's episode in honor of a very near and dear romcom, 10 Things I Hate About You starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Godon-Levitt. We ofc gush over this movies + how it seems to be at the foundation of our entire personalities. We touch on the Bronze, how being gay made prom tricky, and pour one out for the incomparable Heath. Clip: Kat in Engli...

This year marks three decades of vampy, campy Tom Cruise bloody goodness with Interview with a Vampire! We return to our thoughts on two daddy's, all of the ways the creator tried to make this film even gayer, and yes of course our thoughts on Twilight. MEDIA: Clip: Anne Rice on Twilight and Stephanie Meyer Clip: AMC's Interview with the Vampire series trailer Clip: Claudia's Tantrum Clip: "Still...

Lizzie & Sam consider what being a tribute would look like for them + discuss the curious names of the prequel film that are kinda...subtextual? If you wanna look at it that way. Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram | Twitter  | TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau & Samantha De La...

Lizzie, Sam & special guest Charles (from the Northern OverExposure Podcast ) take to the uneven bars and unravel the cocaine-fueled battle of wills that is Footloose. We consider the surprising ethics and history behind the film, relive the true events that inspired the plot, and consider if the dancing is actually any good?? Clip: Pitchford's Other Notable Work Clip: Interview with Pitchford...

Sam & Lizzie get their kicks to the incredible, economics-minded film HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. We reminisce about 2008, break down the real-life influences behind the film, and pick our ideal stripper song. Trigger warning: memories of a financial crisis ahead... Link: "The Hustlers at Scores" by Jessica Pressler Clip: Ramona on stage Clip: Ramona & Destiny meet c...

Lizzie, Sam, and special guest/Subtextual super-supporter Lauren (@lserver362) crack open their books on classic and dated DEAD POETS SOCIETY! They discuss the gays who never sleep, life-changing English professors, and the overwhelming desire to be in the theater. Come oh Captain my Captain and dive into an instant classic episode! Clip: Carpe Diem Clip: Neil & Todd <3 Clip: deleted scenes...

Our hosts make some tough decisions on this month's FAN SERVICE bonus episode, available to our Patreon members. What books, foods, and celebs would you hoard with you on your desert island? Listen to this preview to get a taste + head over to patreon.com/subtextualpod to catch the full episode video or audio! Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram | Twitter  | TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextua...

Sam & Lizzie are feeling indie, darling with Sundance 2000's sun-kissed classic LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Every single great actor you can name is in this film + we consider how fast the gays walk, the trouble with parents, and reveal our 2024 Oscar lewk. Pic: Lizzie & Sam at the Oscars this year Clip: The Dinner Table Clip: Grandpa's Pep Talk Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreo...

Sam, Lizzie & Lee all feel a queer little sense of deja-vu with this year's Oscars. But don't worry, there's enough alcohol in the world to make the Academy Awards fun again! No spoilers ahead so you can proceed caution-less! Link: Full list of Oscar nominees Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social  @subtextualpod Instagram...

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