The Queer Gaze
@thequeergaze.bsky.social
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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Birder (2023)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · 2025-12-11 · 27m
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Conrad and Joe's latest ep is on Nate Dushku's BIRDER (2023).
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
We were big fans of MISERICORDIA when we discussed it earlier this year.
You can watch it for free on Kanopy now!
You can watch it for free on Kanopy now!
December 11, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We were big fans of MISERICORDIA when we discussed it earlier this year.
You can watch it for free on Kanopy now!
You can watch it for free on Kanopy now!
Conrad and Joe's latest ep is on Nate Dushku's BIRDER (2023).
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
Birder (2023)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · 2025-12-11 · 27m
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December 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Conrad and Joe's latest ep is on Nate Dushku's BIRDER (2023).
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
Prepare for innuendos abound courtesy of Amnon Lourie's screenplay, which is brought to life by charming chameleon Michael Emery in the lead role.
Plus: queer diversity, and why Conrad and Joe feel differently about David Sachs' Miles
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social go camping in the woods for our second last 'Cruising' title, BIRDER.
Seattle Queer Film Festival 2023: BIRDER Official Trailer
YouTube video by Three Dollar Bill Cinema
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December 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tomorrow on the Main Feed: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social go camping in the woods for our second last 'Cruising' title, BIRDER.
Is Christian trying to kill or seduce the middle-class family in #Birder?
Our new episode is out now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
Our new episode is out now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Is Christian trying to kill or seduce the middle-class family in #Birder?
Our new episode is out now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
Our new episode is out now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
Today on Patreon: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss the second last 'Cruising' title, which arrives in the form of Nate Dushku's feature directorial debut, BIRDER (2023).
Early Access: Birder (2023) | The Queer Gaze Patreon
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December 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today on Patreon: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social discuss the second last 'Cruising' title, which arrives in the form of Nate Dushku's feature directorial debut, BIRDER (2023).
Tomorrow on Patreon: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social hit the clothing optional campsite to discuss Nate Dushku’s queer erotic thriller comedy, BIRDER
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Tomorrow on Patreon: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social hit the clothing optional campsite to discuss Nate Dushku’s queer erotic thriller comedy, BIRDER
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The Film Independent Spirt Award nominations have been announced, and Ira Sachs’ PETER HUJAR’S DAY leads with 5 nominations, including acting nods for Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall.
Here’s a full list of the nominations, along with where you can watch them: whentostream.com/spirit-award...
Here’s a full list of the nominations, along with where you can watch them: whentostream.com/spirit-award...
December 3, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Reposted by The Queer Gaze
This ending was so upsetting (albeit appropriate for a crushing, melancholy film)
#SpaNight (2016) culminates in a shocking moment of self-loathing. Our spoilerific, NSFW discussion is out now exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
December 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This ending was so upsetting (albeit appropriate for a crushing, melancholy film)
#SpaNight (2016) culminates in a shocking moment of self-loathing. Our spoilerific, NSFW discussion is out now exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
December 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
#SpaNight (2016) culminates in a shocking moment of self-loathing. Our spoilerific, NSFW discussion is out now exclusively on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
#lgbtmovies #queerfilm #gaymovies
#Pillion hive rise up!
The BIFA for Best International Independent Film went to Joaquim Trier’s 'Sentimental Value'.
British Independent Film Award Winners: ‘Pillion’ Takes Best Film
The BIFA for Best International Independent Film went to Joaquim Trier’s 'Sentimental Value'.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#Pillion hive rise up!
Our 'Cruising' theme continues with Andrew Ahn's directorial debut, SPA NIGHT (2016).
This is a beautiful film, although David's near passivity could prove frustrating to some. Good thing Joe Seo is a captivating performer!
This is a beautiful film, although David's near passivity could prove frustrating to some. Good thing Joe Seo is a captivating performer!
Spa Night (2016)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · 2025-11-27 · 21m
podcasts.apple.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our 'Cruising' theme continues with Andrew Ahn's directorial debut, SPA NIGHT (2016).
This is a beautiful film, although David's near passivity could prove frustrating to some. Good thing Joe Seo is a captivating performer!
This is a beautiful film, although David's near passivity could prove frustrating to some. Good thing Joe Seo is a captivating performer!
We're checking out the steamy world of #SpaNight (2016) in our latest episode. Out now for patrons: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
#queerfilm #lgbtfilm #queermovies
#queerfilm #lgbtfilm #queermovies
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We're checking out the steamy world of #SpaNight (2016) in our latest episode. Out now for patrons: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
#queerfilm #lgbtfilm #queermovies
#queerfilm #lgbtfilm #queermovies
We're venturing to rural India to discuss Rohan Kanawade's feature directorial debut, #CactusPears
This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with hunky Balya, and dodges invasive questions from relatives.
This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with hunky Balya, and dodges invasive questions from relatives.
Cactus Pears (2025)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · Ep13 Bonus · 21m
podcasts.apple.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
We're venturing to rural India to discuss Rohan Kanawade's feature directorial debut, #CactusPears
This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with hunky Balya, and dodges invasive questions from relatives.
This heartfelt romantic drama follows Anand as he returns home for the 10 day mourning ceremony following his father's death, reconnects with hunky Balya, and dodges invasive questions from relatives.
'Cruising' offers a rare glimpse into an aspect of 80s queer culture – and doesn't seem to be making fun of it. Our episode Al Pacino's serial killer thriller is out now: feeds.acast.com/public/shows... #lgbtfilm #queermovies #gaycinema #cruising #alpacino
November 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
'Cruising' offers a rare glimpse into an aspect of 80s queer culture – and doesn't seem to be making fun of it. Our episode Al Pacino's serial killer thriller is out now: feeds.acast.com/public/shows... #lgbtfilm #queermovies #gaycinema #cruising #alpacino
BLUE MOON is now playing in theaters!
Today on The Queer Gaze: @joelipsett.bsky.social and @conrad-esq.bsky.social drop the first of several bonus episodes from #TIFF50.
First up: a review of Richard Linklater's biopic of Lorenz Hart, starring his 'Before Trilogy' collaborator Ethan Hawke, as well as Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott
First up: a review of Richard Linklater's biopic of Lorenz Hart, starring his 'Before Trilogy' collaborator Ethan Hawke, as well as Margaret Qualley and Andrew Scott
Blue Moon (2025)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · Ep7 Bonus · 17m
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November 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BLUE MOON is now playing in theaters!
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, the film - picketed at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.
Starring a 39-year old Al Pacino, the film - picketed at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.
Cruising (1980)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · 2025-11-13 · 32m
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November 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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, the film - picketed at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.
Starring a 39-year old Al Pacino, the film - picketed at the time - has aged well thanks to its ambiguity.
Tomorrow on the pod: @joelipsett.bsky.social and @conrad-esq.bsky.social publicly release our episode on CRUISING, with extra bonus content on the film's sex scenes over on Patreon
a man in a black tank top is laying down in the grass
ALT: a man in a black tank top is laying down in the grass
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November 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Tomorrow on the pod: @joelipsett.bsky.social and @conrad-esq.bsky.social publicly release our episode on CRUISING, with extra bonus content on the film's sex scenes over on Patreon
We reached peak 'Cruising' – our episode Al Pacino's 1980 serial killer thriller is coming this week – or out now for patrons: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We reached peak 'Cruising' – our episode Al Pacino's 1980 serial killer thriller is coming this week – or out now for patrons: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
Preparing for our final Cruising episode (and our last episode of the year) on one of @joelipsett.bsky.social’s favourite films
Stranger By The Lake - Official US Trailer - HD
YouTube video by Strand Releasing
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Preparing for our final Cruising episode (and our last episode of the year) on one of @joelipsett.bsky.social’s favourite films
@conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social continue their cruising journey with William Friedkin’s literal text, starring Al Pacino.
Subscribe now for early access and special bonus content for every episode
Subscribe now for early access and special bonus content for every episode
Early Access: Cruising (1980) | The Queer Gaze Patreon
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November 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
@conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social continue their cruising journey with William Friedkin’s literal text, starring Al Pacino.
Subscribe now for early access and special bonus content for every episode
Subscribe now for early access and special bonus content for every episode
Entrapping gay men in bathrooms is not as historical as you might think... Our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode on #Plainclothes is out now: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Entrapping gay men in bathrooms is not as historical as you might think... Our Patreon-exclusive bonus episode on #Plainclothes is out now: www.patreon.com/cw/TheQueerG...
We're discussing the sex scenes (or lack thereof) in our no-holds-barred, spoiler-filled bonus episode over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
November 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We're discussing the sex scenes (or lack thereof) in our no-holds-barred, spoiler-filled bonus episode over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/TheQueerGaze
The History of Sound is aggressively mid. Our spoiler-free review is out now: feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
#TheHistoryOfSound #lgbtmovies #queermovies #aggressivelymid
#TheHistoryOfSound #lgbtmovies #queermovies #aggressivelymid
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The History of Sound is aggressively mid. Our spoiler-free review is out now: feeds.acast.com/public/shows...
#TheHistoryOfSound #lgbtmovies #queermovies #aggressivelymid
#TheHistoryOfSound #lgbtmovies #queermovies #aggressivelymid
Tomorrow on the pod: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social review THE HISTORY OF SOUND, which is dropping on Mubi.
Look out for a spoiler-free review on the Main Feed and our spoiler-y thoughts on Patreon.
Look out for a spoiler-free review on the Main Feed and our spoiler-y thoughts on Patreon.
THE HISTORY OF SOUND | Official Trailer #2 | Now Playing in Theaters
YouTube video by MUBI
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October 31, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Tomorrow on the pod: @conrad-esq.bsky.social and @joelipsett.bsky.social review THE HISTORY OF SOUND, which is dropping on Mubi.
Look out for a spoiler-free review on the Main Feed and our spoiler-y thoughts on Patreon.
Look out for a spoiler-free review on the Main Feed and our spoiler-y thoughts on Patreon.
Our 'Cruising' theme continues with writer/director Carmen Emmi's 2025 film PLAINCLOTHES, starring Tom Blyth and queer actor Russell Tovey.
Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a frustrating/unnecessary visual motif.
Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a frustrating/unnecessary visual motif.
Plainclothes (2025)
Podcast Episode · The Queer Gaze · 2025-10-30 · 18m
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our 'Cruising' theme continues with writer/director Carmen Emmi's 2025 film PLAINCLOTHES, starring Tom Blyth and queer actor Russell Tovey.
Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a frustrating/unnecessary visual motif.
Topics include: internalized homophobia, more beards, awkward family dinners, and a frustrating/unnecessary visual motif.