All of Us Strangers & The Discarnates - Two very different ghost stories

2024-06-12

This week, Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie kick off Pride with a deep dive into the haunting narratives of All of Us Strangers (2023). Did you know this film is an adaptation of the 1987 novel Strangers, which was also made into the 1988 film The Discarnates? Both films explore the eerie yet touching stories of a lonely man who visits the spirits of his deceased parents while starting a relationship with another lonely soul in his near-empty apartment complex. These tales navigate the themes of revisiting the past and the potential pitfalls...

This week, Rolando, Nicole, and Eddie kick off Pride with a deep dive into the haunting narratives of All of Us Strangers (2023). Did you know this film is an adaptation of the 1987 novel Strangers, which was also made into the 1988 film The Discarnates? Both films explore the eerie yet touching stories of a lonely man who visits the spirits of his deceased parents while starting a relationship with another lonely soul in his near-empty apartment complex. These tales navigate the themes of revisiting the past and the potential pitfalls of nostalgia.

All of Us Strangers is a queer film, which sparks a meaningful discussion among the hosts about the current state of queer cinema in Hollywood. Is representation in decline? Tune in to find out as we explore these captivating ghost stories and the broader implications for LGBTQ+ representation in film.

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