As this is LGBTQ Pride month, here’s our contribution to the cause! Taking you back to 2000 for the bold, game-changing, positively-charged romantic satire that advanced queer cinema, BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER.
▶️ (02:40) After she’s accused of being a lesbian, a naive high school cheerleader is sent to a reprogramming boot camp for LGBTQ youths. However, intentions backfire when she begins to better understand herself and fall in love with a fellow female camper.
Discussions include: the film’s placement in American culture and queer cinema history, usage of sexuality and gender stereotypes, the satirization of true-life struggles, the MPAA’s treatment of the film’s content, misconceptions about the film’s inspiration, the cast, director and interconnectedness in subsequent years. And why the casting of legends Mink Stole and Bud Cort? We have our theories.
*Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, RuPaul Charles; Directed by Jamie Babbit.
▶️ (38:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK.
Justin’s Pick — MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO (1991):A gorgeous, poetic tale about two 20-something, male hustlers forever living in transit. This is a journey of self-realization and discovering a romantic relationship along the way.
*Starring River Phoenix, Keanu Reeves; Directed by Gus Van Sant.
Lindsay’s Pick — ALL OVER ME (1997): Submerged in a gritty, ‘90s teen world of drugs, body dysmorphia and homophobia, two friends’ worlds are forever changed after a sexual awakening and murderous hate crime.
*Starring Alison Folland, Tara Subkoff, Leisha Hailey, Wilson Cruz; Directed by Alex Sichel.
▶️ (54:50) MURRAYMOMENT:
Do Billy and classic Hollywood film star Cary Grant have some type of connection? We’ve got your answer right here!
▶️ (01:02:30) FINAL THOUGHTS:
Check out BUT I’M A CHEERLEADER’s soundtrack, featuring Dressy Bessy, RuPaul and loads of other quirky tunes.
▶️ NEXT EPISODE: NEW JACK CITY (1991)! Please rate us, review us, follow us, “like” our social media pages, drop us a line, let us know you’re listening! We are grateful for your support!
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