72 episodes

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.

Queens of the B's Thomas West and Mark Muster

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 12 Ratings

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.

    "The Little Mermaid" (1989)

    "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.

    • 54 min
    "Mommie Dearest"

    "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!

    • 54 min
    "Party Monster"

    "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.

    • 55 min
    "Knock at the Cabin"

    "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!

    • 54 min
    "Date and Switch"

    "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!

    • 58 min
    "M3GAN"

    "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. 

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
12 Ratings

12 Ratings

🧡✨💚 ,

Great podcast, but…

Great quality podcast. Very well-researched and presented. TJ is really intelligent and a pleasure to listen to. He, the co-host and guests clearly care about the content, and it shows. My one note is the theme music is mixed wayyyy too loud, and sometimes blasts my eardrums.

Librarinerd ,

Accessible to non-scholars

I was surprised by how accessible this podcast is for people like me who are not film scholars! Even if I haven’t seen the film they’re talking about, they talk about bigger issues and ideas so I still get a lot out of it.

J. in Maryland ,

Great episode

Enjoying the series so far. Can't wait to see what's next.

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