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Queens of the B's
Thomas West and Mark Muster
77 episodes
4 days ago
Join co-hosts T.J. West III and Mark Muster for a discussion of under-appreciated queer films of the past and the present. Every two weeks, they'll discuss a particular film with the humor, affection, and critical insight as only two queer recovering academics can.
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Join co-hosts T.J. West III and Mark Muster for a discussion of under-appreciated queer films of the past and the present. Every two weeks, they'll discuss a particular film with the humor, affection, and critical insight as only two queer recovering academics can.
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Episodes (20/77)
Queens of the B's
"I Care a Lot"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about how much of a wicked pleasure I Care a Lot really is. We talk about Rosamund Pike's performance, the power of queer villainy, and the film's narrative absurdities. Plus, T.J. gives Aaron and a hard time for not knowing how Troye Sivan is (or that he's a top). Give it a listen!

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2 years ago
51 minutes 52 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about the new documentary Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allows. They talk about how the documentary frames its subject, their own longstanding relationship with Hudson's star image, and so much more. Plus, they have even more viewing recs. What are you waiting for? Give it a listen!

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2 years ago
50 minutes 23 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Heartstopper: Season 2"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the second season of the Netflix series Heartstopper. They talk about the way the season explores the difficulty of young relationships, the issue of eating disorders, and so much more. You won't want to miss this one!

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2 years ago
1 hour 4 minutes 12 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Rope"

Join Aaron and T.J. this week as they discuss Alfred Hitchcock's Rope, a tautly constructed drama about two men who murder their classmate, thinking that they've pulled off the perfect killing. They discuss the erotics of suffering and the star text of Farley Granger, the film's aesthetics and, of course, the most pressing question of all: just what makes these two characters gay, anyway? Plus, they talk about the ethics of staying on Twitter in the aftermath of Elon Musk's takeover. Give it a listen!

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2 years ago
51 minutes 6 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Schmigadoon!" and "Schmicago"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Schimigadoon! and Schmicago, the hilarious musical series from Apple TV+. They discuss the queerness of the musical, the utopian pleasures the genre offers, and the simple joy of seeing the form brought to life on the small screen. They also talk about the importance of small town Pride festivals. Give it a listen!

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2 years ago
51 minutes 28 seconds

Queens of the B's
"The Little Mermaid" (1989)

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. explore just what it is that makes The Little Mermaid such a perennial favorite for queer audiences, from its expressions of utopian longing to Pat Carroll's exuberantly queer performance as Ursula. Plus, T.J. grills Aaron about what he doesn't know about gay culture.

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2 years ago
54 minutes 27 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Mommie Dearest"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Mommie Dearest, one of the biggest camp classics of them all! They talk about Faye Dunaway's scenery-devouring performance, Joan Crawford's career and, of course, the tragedy at the heart of it all. You won't want to miss this one!

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2 years ago
54 minutes 29 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Party Monster"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Party Monster, the 2003 film starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green. Focusing on the infamous Michael Alig, it's a cotton-candy acid trip of a film but, beneath of all of its camp excess there lurks a rich and resonant queer tragedy. In addition to diving into the film, your favorite co-hosts also discuss their own deeply personal relationships to the film.

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2 years ago
55 minutes 51 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Knock at the Cabin"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss the film Knock at the Cabin, the new film from M. Night Shyamalan. They talk about Shyamalan's status as a director, the way the film plays with his usual directorial style, as well as the weighty philosophical issues it raises. Plus, they talk about the vital importance of trans visibility. You won't want to miss this one!

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2 years ago
54 minutes 54 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Date and Switch"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss Date and Switch, a surprisingly funny stoner/sex comedy. They look at its examination of gay masculinity, as well its surprising connections to both Succession and The White Lotus. Give it a listen!

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2 years ago
58 minutes 24 seconds

Queens of the B's
"M3GAN"

This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the new sci-fi horror film M3GAN, focusing on its camp appeal, its engagement with the uncanny and AI, and everything else that makes it queer. They also talk about the BAFTAs and, of course, the Twitter Gays. 

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2 years ago
54 minutes 41 seconds

Queens of the B's
"The Favourite"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. discuss The Favourite, doing a deep dive into the film's great performances, its queerness, and its exploration of the fraught dynamics of royal power, gender, and desire. T.J. also quizzes Aaron on what he knows (and doesn't know) about the real Queen Anne.

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2 years ago
56 minutes 59 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Close"

This week, Aaron and T.J. discuss the beautiful but heartbreaking Belgian film Close. They share their interpretations of the film, as well as their deep emotional responses to it. And, of course, they harass each other for their gaps in queer knowledge.  

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2 years ago
54 minutes 36 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Spoiler Alert"

This week, T.J. and Aaron discuss the new film Spoiler Alert, looking at the way it addresses grief, terminal illness, and love. And, of course, Aaron gives T.J. a hard time for not having seen The Devil Wears Prada until recently.

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2 years ago
57 minutes 25 seconds

Queens of the B's
"A Christmas to Treasure"

This week Aaron and T.J. discuss the new Lifetime movie A Christmas to Treasure, discussing its narrative, its characters and, of course, its queerness. 

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2 years ago
59 minutes 39 seconds

Queens of the B's
"American Horror Story: NYC"

This week Aaron and T.J. talk about the complicated nature of the most recent season of American Horror Story. Also, T.J. confesses that he's never seen Waiting to Exhale! ~Gay gasp~

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2 years ago
52 minutes 55 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Interview with the Vampire" (2022)

In this much-delayed (and much-anticipated!) episode, T.J. and Aaron discuss the new AMC Interview with the Vampire, talking about what makes it so queer and why it is very much in keeping with the spirit of the original novels. 

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2 years ago
58 minutes 35 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Interview with the Vampire (1994)

This week, Aaron and T.J. talk about the 1994 film version of Interview with the Vampire, unpacking just what makes it queer and asking (and answering) the pressing question: is it camp?

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2 years ago
59 minutes 38 seconds

Queens of the B's
"My Policeman"

In this week's episode, Aaron and T.J. talk about the new film My Policeman, discussing its tragic narrative, the performances of its cast (including Harry Styles), and whether (and if) it's a film of its time.

Note: T.J. mistakenly refers to Emma Corrin as "her." This misgendering of the nonbinary Corrin was in error, and we apologize for the mistake. 

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2 years ago
53 minutes 58 seconds

Queens of the B's
"Leslie Jordan, Angela Lansbury, and the Passing of Queer Icons"

This week, T.J. and Aaron talk about the passing of Leslie Jordan and Angela Lansbury, and what it means to lose queer icons like them.

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3 years ago
55 minutes 25 seconds

Queens of the B's
Join co-hosts T.J. West III and Mark Muster for a discussion of under-appreciated queer films of the past and the present. Every two weeks, they'll discuss a particular film with the humor, affection, and critical insight as only two queer recovering academics can.