The Queer Quadrant

Jordan and Brooke are joined by horror writer Cory McCullough (The Scream Teens) to discuss 2022's *debatable* slasher flick. We wonder why writer/director John Logan is so reticent to just let the gay characters get their revenge, discuss the Blumhouse influence, trauma bond over film school trauma, envision what a proper slasher set at conversion camp might look like, and promote another ca...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Slim (The Letterboxd Show, 70MM) for a seasonally appropriate Shirley Jackson double bill. We discuss the enduring queerness of the Hill House (Hill HAUS?!) story through its book and adaptations, perks of letting the audience actually use their imagination in horror, some real life haunted house stories, the wonderful world of Letterboxd, and Catherine Zeta-Jones i...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by friend of the pod and writer Phil Tice to discuss 1992's  lush, dramatic, slightly insane Coppola version of "Dracula!" We talk through Anthony Hopkins' gonzo performance, the film's absolutely incredible production and costume design, some iffy but adorable accent work, and the long, sexy, gay history of Bram Stoker and vampire stories. Fol...

The weekend after its release, Jordan and Brooke dive into Billy Eichner's new studio comedy. Was bad marketing the one to blame for this film's underperformance, or have the straight people taken us down once again? How soon can we get our hands on this screenplay? Who's our MVP (besides Debra Messing, obviously)? And how do we get a spot in the animatronic Hall of Bisexuals?! Foll...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by podcaster and writer Cass Clarke (SlashFilm, Marvel) to discuss 1996's twistiest movie and another great addition to the "be gay do crime" genre. Is this actually a very progressive film, or just enjoyable sexy schlock, or maybe a bit of both? Who on Earth was this film marketed to? Is the entire main cast actually playing queer and was that intention...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by screenwriter Nat Torres ("Our Flag Means Death") for a delightful throwback movie, helmed by none other than director Drew Barrymore! We discuss the need for a roller-blading cinematic renaissance, one of Elliot Page's best and maybe queerest roles (confirmed by Drew Gregory ), the wide world of Texas-set films, and how we'd all secretly like Jul...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Roxana Hadadi (Vulture) to discuss yet another entry into the greater Snyder-verse! This one is complete with video game logic, one of the most interesting ensemble casts of the 2010s, the constant "depiction vs. endorsement" debate, and one perfect Bjork needle drop. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d Jordan's Letterbo xd / Brooke's Letterbo xd) Foll...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Cate Young (Thirty, Flirty + Film) to close out our epic summer series on "Q Fast Q Furious." Brooke reveals she teared up when Roman & Tej went to space, Cate pitches an all-female spin-off as the franchise's next entry (yes please), and Jordan for once does not invoke Tom Cruise! Plus our final Fast X predictions, some bonus franchis...

Jordan and Brooke kick it solo this week for an absolute must-cover, hotly anticipated film...Clint Eastwood's "J. Edgar," obviously. We talk the disastrous old age makeup, Dustin Lance Black's writing career, the bad gays of American history, Leo's very questionable accent work, and the field day Hoover would've had with Twitter. Follow us on Twitt er! (A nd Jordan&a...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Caitlin Durante (The Bechdel Cast) for this hyper masc F&F spinoff. Listen along for a detailed breakdown of how queer subtext became so popular in blockbuster film canon – from the Hays code to 80s buddy comedies – alongside a discussion of David Leitch's action chops, the need to have your famous friends tell you how cool you are onscreen, why Hobbs & Shaw re...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Lillian Crawford for Robert Zemeckis's 1992 horror/drama/comedy/camp masterpiece. We talk all things VFX and where Zemeckis fits in, Hollywood's current ironic obsession with de-aging technology, what "traditional femininity" means to society, the drag-focused and queer reclamations of this film, and Meryl Streep's incre...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and actor Ben Chinapen for a shaky entry in the Fast family canon (but high-key the best Hobbs & Shaw movie lol). We debate whether this film is actually kind of underrated, the buzzzzz that Dwayne Johnson redirecting a tank with his bare hands gives us, Dom missing his main man Brian, Hobbs falling for his main man Shaw, and – most importantly – what a Fa...

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by entertainment writer Brianna Zigler (Paste Magazine) to discuss Paul Verhoeven's 1992 iconic erotic thriller. This movie has everything: extremely valid controveries, extremely ludicrous controversies, the line "magna cum laude pussy," three (3!) queer lead characters, and Michael Douglas wearing a v-neck sweater to the club. Plus, our takes on the...

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer Emma Stefansky for this bittersweet entry in the Fast franchise that made us all cry like babies. But there's Dwayne Johnson flexing out of a cast to make up for it. We talk James Wan's box office bonafides, the incredible Dubai "dress transition" (you know the one), fighting with your car as an extension of yourself, and the series&apos...

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by Fran Hoepfner (Gawker, Fran Magazine) for Matthew Vaughn's whimsical 2007 fantasy adventure. There's an all-time Robert De Niro performance, a lot of discussions on British-leaning genre cinema, and not that much titular stardust. But Fran reflects on her high school viewing of this film and convinces everyone to watch "Peaky Blinders," Jordan...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by entertainment writer Logan Kenny for the Fast Family's trip to London. Various questions include – is this a secret X-Men movie? What action moments in this define "sicko mode?" What's the best celebrity alcohol brand? Does Logan have the only defensible take on "The Rise of Skywalker?" And did the final plane sequence in this movie act...

On the weekend of its release, Jordan and Brooke blast some lightning-fast takes into Taika Waititi's latest Marvel entry. Where is King Valkyrie's promised queen? How is Christian Bale the MVP of this movie? Where does Thor go from here? What is going on with the sludge-y state of blockbuster cinema and how can we stop it?! But...that Abba needle drop tho. Follow us o n Twitte r! (An d...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by filmmaker and returning guest Patrick Willems to discuss the F&F fan favorite (in another monster sized episode, of course) – which just proves that all franchises should have a "heist" entry. The squad discuss what happened to the Rock's sweat levels over time, if we can talk Tom Cruise into a Mission: Impossible crossover, the great F&F timeline rej...

Jordan and Brooke celebrate 100 whole entire episodes of the show!! And what better way to do it than with a movie that's arguably the queerest Marvel entry, Brooke's coming out film (don't ask), and peak blockbuster representation for chaotic gays everywhere?! We discuss the value (or lack thereof) of queer content in places like the MCU, Chris Hemsworth's comedy chops, Tessa...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by the great Matt Singer (ScreenCrush) to discuss Lin's 2009 "getting the gang back together" film. Aside from all the cars and homoeroticism, we chat Dom's incredible accident reconstruction vision, an excess of generic garages, SNL's "The Fast and the Bi-curious," and an always-elite enemies to lovers narrative. Follow us o n Twitte...

Jordan and Brooke reunite with Angela Ferraguto for 1997's "worst comic book movie ever," aka a very colorful, fun and dynamic piece of superhero media! We talk cast & critical reception, Joel Schumacher's interpretation of the classic Batman gay subtext, Uma Thurman in a campy drag performance, HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" (obviously), and all those freeeeeeeze puns...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by writer William Goodman (Complex, GQ) for the Fast franchise's first jet-setting adventure. Listen to us drag Lucas Black's performance (sorry Lucas), thirst the most we have ever thirsted over Sung Kang, drop a few too many car puns, discuss Justin Lin's anime and manga influences on the action sequences, and praise a soundtrack full of absolute bange...

Jordan and Brooke fly solo (but never leave your wingman) for arguably the most homoerotic film of all time – 1986's "Top Gun!" Oiled up beach volleyball, phallic symbols, and locker room scenes abound – but just how queer is this queer classic? Did Tony Scott know what he was awakening with that volleyball scene? How do we reckon with military propaganda in our cinematic outings? A...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by returning guest Drew Gregory (Autostraddle) to discuss the frachise's Miami-est (and gayest?) entry. Come for the deep tortured backstory between Brian and his best friend/definitely ex-lover Roman, stay for jumping cars onto boats, color coordinated whips, Tyrese ripping off his shirt at opportune times, and the incredible term "hoasis." Follow us o...

Jordan and Brooke are joined by Hannah Strong (Little White Lies) for 1984's operatic epic (and the second leggiest movie in the-numbers.com 's history – ooh!). They talk anachronistic historical pieces and why they rule, how this film inspired the likes of Sofia Coppola, the hit TV program Little Einsteins, religious repression and obsession, and why going to see your sworn enemy's...