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The Queer Gaze

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

20:56

Cactus Pears (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/11/20

We're venturing to rural India to discuss Rohan Kanawade's feature directorial debut, Cactus Pears / Sabar Bonda (2025).This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), an out gay man in Mumbai, as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with his hunky neighbour Balya (Suraaj Suman), and dodges invasive questions about his personal life from relatives.Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at

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31:32

Cruising (1980)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/11/13

Hold onto your jockstrap because we're hunting a serial killer in the Big Apple with William Friedkin's Cruising (1980).Starring a 39-year old Al Pacino as an ambitious young police officer going undercover in New York's leather scene, the film - which was picketed by the queer community at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.Plus: debate about the success of Pacino's performance, the meaning of the end, inserting pornography into the murder sequences, and why you don't need to seek out

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22:05

The Captive (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/11/03

Our final preview of coming attractions from TIFF 2025 hails from queer Spanish director Alejandro Amenábar as he tackles the infamous story of Don Quixote writer Miguel de Cervantes' time imprisoned in Algier.Starring Disney Channel star Julio Peña in the lead, The Captive is an expensive period piece that follows Cervantes' efforts to develop his skills as a storyteller, execute a daring prison escape and (maybe?) fall in lust/love with The Bey, Hasán Bajá (Alessandro Borghi).While we agree on the

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12:15

The History of Sound (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/11/01

The History of Sound (streaming on Mubi) is the new film from Moffie director Oliver Hermanus and stars Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal as 1920s music students falling in love while they collect samples of American folk music.It's a beautiful film with great chemistry between the leads, but Joe and Conrad aren't entirely satisfied by the way the narrative plays out, the runtime, and the deliberate lack of sex.Want to hear our spoiler-filled thoughts? Subscribe to our Patreon at

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18:27

Plainclothes (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/30

Our 'Cruising' theme continues with writer/director Carmen Emmi's 2025 film Plainclothes, starring Tom Blyth and queer actor Russell Tovey.The period film follows undercover NY police officer Lucas, whose job is to entrap queer men in a public bathroom so they can be arrested. The issue? Lucas is struggling with his own sexuality, which is only exacerbated when he falls for Andrew, who has his own secrets to protect.Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a

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13:20

A Private Life (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/28

Our fifth preview of coming attractions from this year's TIFF features bilingual queer icon Jodie Foster, as an American psychoanalyst in Paris who becomes convinced one of her patients was murdered. A Private Life (Vie Privée) is a scintillating psychological thriller with a dash of French farce, as Lilian (Foster) becomes an amateur sleuth with her lovable ex-husband Gabriel (Daniel Auteuil), and a side order of fantasy, as hypnotically induced memories of past lives add a layer of further mystery

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14:08

At the Place of Ghosts (2025) & Mārama (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/20

Our TIFF coverage continues with two horror-inflected films centring indigenous characters, using hauntings as a method of exploring generational and personal trauma. In Bretten Hannam's At the Place of Ghosts (Sk+te'kmujue'katik), two estranged Mi’kmaw brothers journey into the Canadian woods to avenge spirits that haunt them from their childhood. Meanwhile, Taratoa Stappard's Mārama, follows a Māori woman who travels from freshly colonised New Zealand to a creepily gothic English manor in the

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23:24

Beach Rats (2017)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/16

To kick off our 'Cruising' theme, we're checking out writer/director Eliza Hittman's Beach Rats (2017) featuring the feature film debut of Harris Dickinson.We've got questions about Frankie's kink (expect talk of 'Daddy' issues) as well as his dependency on drugs and alcohol.Plus: shitty boyfriend behaviour, bad friends, and debate about why the film doesn't inspire an emotional connection.Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze another ~27

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13:26

Maddie's Secret (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/13

Our second bonus episode of TIFF coverage explores John Early's directorial debut Maddie's Secret (2025), in which the comedian plays a dishwasher who gets her dream of being an influencer at her food content creation company, but reawakens an eating disorder rooted in childhood trauma. Has the first-time director bitten off more than he can chew? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:48

Blue Moon (2025)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/06

Our coverage of this year's Toronto International Film Festival kicks off with a review of Richard Linklater's biopic of Lorenz Hart, starring his 'Before Trilogy' collaborator Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott.Set on the opening night of Oklahoma!, the smash hit success of his former writing partner, Rogers, and his replacement, Hammerstein, Blue Moon finds Lorenz holding court in Sardi's, indulging in his professional jealousy, self-doubt, and overwhelming admiration for Elizabeth

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20:06

Jongens (2014)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/10/02

So much for swimming! It turns out the 2014 Dutch film Jongens is actually a track and field 'Sports Gay' film.Directed by Mischa Camp, this beautifully shot made for TV film was so popular that it was eventually shown in theatres and distributed around the world.Plus: Marc's patience with Sieger, motorcycles, and another fair!Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze another ~18 minutes of spoiler-heavy discussion.Like the show? Rate, review

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23:56

Riley (2023)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/09/18

Our last true "Sports Gay" entry is American football film Riley (2023) from writer/director Benjamin Howard.The film stars Jake Holley as the titular character, Dakota Riley, a promising high school football player who can't suppress his same sex attraction.The problem (and most interesting aspect of the film) is that his sexuality doesn't "fit" in the narrative that he and his oppressive father/coach have constructed for his future.Plus: issues of consent and strict binaries, more beards, and a

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21:09

Handsome Devil (2016)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/09/04

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.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including ~25 minutes more about this film!Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email

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13:53

Griffin in Summer (2024)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/08/29

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

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25:36

In From The Side (2022)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/08/21

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.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including ~26 minutes more on

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30:26

Saint-Narcisse (2020)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/08/07

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.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 24 minutes more about this film!Follow

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17:51

Unicorns (2024)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/07/25

Here's a special spoiler-free bonus episode on James Krishna FloydandSally 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

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23:57

Moonlight (2016)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/07/24

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.Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 26 minutes more about this film!Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze. Email us: thequeergazeshow@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See

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28:16

C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/07/10

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!Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content on every episode, including 21 minutes more about this

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22:52

The Birdcage (1996)

The Queer Gaze ·

2025/06/26

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 draaaaaagLike the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find usSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content

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