On the Subtextual podcast, we take a queer lens to movies to find the gayness you always knew was there. Most movies are gay. We’ll prove it. New episodes every Monday. You can find us at: Instagram @subtextualpod Twitter @subtextualpod Letterboxd @subtextualpod TikTok @subtextualpod Support the show at Patreon.com/subtextualpod Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau (@denimdemonn) & Samantha De La Fuente (@glden.grl) Produced/Mixed by Lee Garcia of Northern OverExposure Podcast Produced by ...
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Sex and the City (2008) - Happy Birthday, Lee!
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Lizzie & Sam clink cosmo glasses with birthday boy, producer Lee for this special season opener episode, Sex and the City! A box office monster and with plenty of lore to unpack, we dive in to the first film and one of the most decadent and fluffy series ever made. And just like that...we're back with more episodes! Support us on Patreon for tons o…
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Birder (2023) with Nate Dushku and Delilah DuBois
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Sam and Lizzie welcome extra special guests into to the studio, director Nate Dushku and star Delilah DuBois of latest queer erotic thriller, BIRDER! We are huge stans of this film and it's wild setting, insane kills, and thoughtful and terrifying use of consent. This film is not to be missed, listen to us dive deep into the making of this film and…
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Pride Classics: Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
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Sam & Lizzie celebrate pride with debauchery and rerelease of fan favorite episode Bodies Bodies Bodies because we love when gay people are allowed to be horrible and we love Rachel Sennott. We love our silly little podcast. We've lowered the prices of our Patreon! Access bonus episodes, voting rights, polls, and more at patreon.com/subtextualpod F…
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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
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Lizzie and Sam get red and wild with a special film selected just for pride month, the drag queen road trip movie you've probably been missing out on To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Starring every masculine actor hot in the 90s and a host of other queer icons, this movie will wring so many giggles and warm fuzzies from you. This f…
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Sam & Lizzie keep pride month rolling with a movie that is as nourishing and cozy as a plate of homemade dumplings. Alice Wu's fought hard to make this film and it's one of our favorites. Happy pride and don't forget to call your mom! Also we lowered the prices on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod …
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Pride Classics: Brokeback Mountain (2005)
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Happy Pride Month! This month we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes of iconic gay films starting with rootin' tootin' Brokeback Mountain. An indisputable classic and marks the first time we ever cried on mic. Cowboys and queerness go hand in hand, just as orville peck. Image: Jack Twist Image: Ennis Del Mar Support the queers behind the s…
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Sam & Lizzie clink teacups as the wade through the latest queer culture gossip. Who's going on tour, who's out now, who's breaking up, who's playing gay in the latest Sundance feature release... Join our Patreon and hear the full episode and more at Patreon.com/subtextualpod! We've lowered the prices on our Patreon so now is the perfect time to joi…
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Sam & Lizzie feel the burn with a movie that is as horny as it is nostalgic, SALTBURN. The second film of Emerald Fennell, we break down all of this film's juicy elements, nit pick, and giggle ourselves to death. So hop in the bathtub and sharpen your karaoke knives! Clip: Oliver arrives at Saltburn Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patre…
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Lizzie & Sam color outside of the lines with star-saturated, Mona Lisa Smile! From the location to the wardrobe to the every line of dialogue by every character...this movie is sapphic as hell. Brush up on your theory of art and your queer girl history as we gush over yet another entry in the Julia Stiles Stan Account fandom. Support the queers beh…
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Lizzie & Sam cast their minds back to the year 1999 - exactly 25 years ago - and discuss the iconic movies, music, TV shows, and cultural moments that still influence a generation of depressed individuals today! Why were all the subtextual movies made in 1999?? Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us o…
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Sam & Lizzie check out one doodle that can't be undid, home skillet, with indie darling JUNO written by Subtextual regular Diablo Cody and starring mega-talented Elliot Page. Hamburger phones, unholy pink crosses, and a handle of Sunny-D later + we're still dehydrated from tearing up at this movie. This is a mega deep dive into a beloved film, pres…
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Lizzie & Sam are "whelmed" on this week's episode in honor of a very near and dear romcom, 10 Things I Hate About You starring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Godon-Levitt. We ofc gush over this movies + how it seems to be at the foundation of our entire personalities. We touch on the Bronze, how being gay made prom tricky, and pour one out …
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Happy Anniversary to Interview with a Vampire (1994)!
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This year marks three decades of vampy, campy Tom Cruise bloody goodness with Interview with a Vampire! We return to our thoughts on two daddy's, all of the ways the creator tried to make this film even gayer, and yes of course our thoughts on Twilight. MEDIA: Clip: Anne Rice on Twilight and Stephanie Meyer Clip: AMC's Interview with the Vampire se…
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Lizzie & Sam consider what being a tribute would look like for them + discuss the curious names of the prequel film that are kinda...subtextual? If you wanna look at it that way. Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagram |Twitter |TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hoste…
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Footloose (1984) with Charles from Nothern OverExposure Podcast
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Lizzie, Sam & special guest Charles (from the Northern OverExposure Podcast) take to the uneven bars and unravel the cocaine-fueled battle of wills that is Footloose. We consider the surprising ethics and history behind the film, relive the true events that inspired the plot, and consider if the dancing is actually any good?? Clip: Pitchford's Othe…
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Sam & Lizzie get their kicks to the incredible, economics-minded film HUSTLERS starring Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu. We reminisce about 2008, break down the real-life influences behind the film, and pick our ideal stripper song. Trigger warning: memories of a financial crisis ahead... Link: "The Hustlers at Scores" by Jessica Pressler Clip: Ram…
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Dead Poets Society (1989) with Lauren
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Lizzie, Sam, and special guest/Subtextual super-supporter Lauren (@lserver362) crack open their books on classic and dated DEAD POETS SOCIETY! They discuss the gays who never sleep, life-changing English professors, and the overwhelming desire to be in the theater. Come oh Captain my Captain and dive into an instant classic episode! Clip: Carpe Die…
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Our hosts make some tough decisions on this month's FAN SERVICE bonus episode, available to our Patreon members. What books, foods, and celebs would you hoard with you on your desert island? Listen to this preview to get a taste + head over to patreon.com/subtextualpod to catch the full episode video or audio! Follow us on social @subtextualpod Ins…
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Sam & Lizzie are feeling indie, darling with Sundance 2000's sun-kissed classic LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE. Every single great actor you can name is in this film + we consider how fast the gays walk, the trouble with parents, and reveal our 2024 Oscar lewk. Pic: Lizzie & Sam at the Oscars this year Clip: The Dinner Table Clip: Grandpa's Pep Talk Support …
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Our 2024 Oscar Predictions! (no spoilers)
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Sam, Lizzie & Lee all feel a queer little sense of deja-vu with this year's Oscars. But don't worry, there's enough alcohol in the world to make the Academy Awards fun again! No spoilers ahead so you can proceed caution-less! Link: Full list of Oscar nominees Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod …
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Most movies are gay. We'll prove it. Listen to Subtextual wherever you get your podcasts.By Lizzie Doria & Samantha De La Fuente
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Peewee's Big Adventure (1985) with Courtney Eck
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Lizzie, Sam & special guest Courtney Eck (They Will Kill & Please Leave podcasts!) speed off on a very big adventure with style icon Peewee Herman! Cinema was born this day in 1985 and there's enough biker gangs, hot cons, and bicycle thieves to fill an 80s muscle mag. Clip: Peewee & Dottie Clip: Peewee & Mickey Clip: Paul Reubens MTV Music Awards …
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Sam & Lizzie give a one-two punch to a favorite film of 2023, Bottoms directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) starring Ayo Edebiri (The Bear) Rachel Sennott (Bodies Bodies Bodies). They figure out just gay, ugly, and untalented they were in high school and find threads of another classic subtextual high school movie woven throughout the film. LINKS:…
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Enjoy this exclusive preview of our latest FAN SERVICE bonus episode available to our Patron members! Our patrons vote for what they want to hear + this month it get's a bit gruesome with our in-depth take on true crime! In this clip, Lizzie shares some of her favorite true crime moments... For the full episode, find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod…
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Lizzie & Sam are feeling like kids again with our season opener, Thirteen directed by Catherine Hardwicke of Twilight fame. With enough angst and ketamine to take down a full grown elephant, we unpack our tween lives on the fringe, argue about clarinets, and enjoy some excellent Titanic tea (yes, the Leonardo movie). LINKS: Photo: Lizzie & friends …
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Frances Ha (2012) - Happy Birthday, Lizzie!
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Lizzie & Sam are indie darlings for Lizzie's birthday with a movie designed to make millennials cry, Greta Gerwig led Frances Ha! Obscure filmmaker facts, overanalyzing our past, and sharing our feelings is the order of the day. They were actually roommates this time!! Pic: Tracy Walker from Isle of Dogs Clip: Opening Montage Clip: Greta's Monologu…
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Sam & Lizzie take to the stage with special guest Clint Bowie to break down the endless subtext of Tár, starring Cate Blanchett. Every inch of this film is a reference and we peel through every layer. We'll arm you with enough knowledge to feel superior next time you're in a group of your closest pretentious friends. As well as enough lesbian outfi…
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The Subtextual Pod turns two! Lizzie & Sam look back fondly over another of growth, challenges, and dank episodes. We highlight the most popular episodes, give some updates + revision, review our top ten standing, and look into what the future might hold for the pod in the upcoming year. Nostalgia and wistful sighs! Clip: Rob hates Twilight Clip: G…
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Holiday Rerun: Happiest Season (2019)
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Sam & Lizzie are merry and gay in this holiday classic rerun episode from our very first season - HAPPIEST SEASON directed by Clea Duvall and starring a buncha jolly queers including KStew, Aubrey Plaza, and Dan Levy. The holidays can be tough for gay folks, why not have a laugh at the situation when you can? Support the queers behind the scenes on…
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Sam & Lizzie (with special guest Lara Hill @laraonset) get all tied up in the iconic work that is BOUND directed by the Wachowski sisters. Sexy, bloody, subtle, and a triumph for queer cinema. We also take a moment to honor Trans Remembrance Day and recognize the strides forward we must continue to make as a community. Read more and honor those los…
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Lizzie and Sam turn the dial to ROCK with KStew + Dakota Fanning led, The Runaways! Like the band, the movie had a tough start and never got the platform it demanded but we're here now to break down all the iconic gay moments for you. Lesbian riots may ensue. Bowie fans welcome. Clip: "All Girls to The Front" Kathleen Hanna Support the queers behin…
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Sam and Lizzie hit all the right notes with delicious queer bait Pitch Perfect! This film inspires such a feeling of Glee and hits close to home (literally) for many reasons. Do you vocal warmups and we'll see you out on the pitch! Clip: Shower Scene Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us…
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Lizzie and Sam are a bunch of stupid lambs in the world of Twilight. Pull your old 550 page tome of a novel off the shelf, dust off your Hot Topic tees, and sharpen your black eyeliner pencils. We unearth just enough subtext to warrant the name of the podcast and have some serious giggle fits. Clip: BTS Apple Trick Website: Truth Versus Twilight co…
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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985) with Brodie LeBlue
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Sam & Lizzie & special guest Brodie turn a nightmare into a dream with a horror classic that is so much gayer than you could even realize. Freddy's Revenge may just be a bunch of queer easter eggs in the production design, the worst pool party, like, ever and one scary canary. MEDIA: Film: Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy Support the queers…
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Lizzie and Sam are the gay witchy aunties that let you have brownies for dinner and will hex any man that looks your way. Let Sandy Bullock and Nicole Kidman lull you into "sisterhood" and say goodbye to Earl. Song: Goodbye Earl by The Chicks Clip: Hold on to your husbands, girls Clip: Midnight Margaritas Support the queers behind the scenes on our…
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Scream (1996) Halloween Extravaganza!
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Sam & Lizzie are meta-obsessed and are hosting an extravaganza special episode in honor of our favorite slasher of all time! Hot, bloody, steamy, what more could you want to kick off spooky month?? You will learn something today, we promise you. BOOK: Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film CLIP: Surprise, Sidney CLIP: Peer pre…
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In honor of our upcoming spooky movie EXTRAVAGANZA, our great frenemy of the pod Cory invited us to play a little game. We also share a super SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT in honor of spooky movie month and things get bloody... Keep an ear out for our EXTRAVAGANZA episode coming Oct 9th! Hear about our episodes before we post them by becoming a Patron membe…
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Lizzie and Sam pull back the curtain on The Hunger, with its endless androgyny and abundance of bi-iconic imagery. The Laws of Vampirism are tampered with and we are left craving more, but with yummy bi-cons Susan Sarandon and David Bowie there's enough here to sink your teeth into. Try a free trial week of our Patreon and listen to bonus episodes!…
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Sam & Lizzie sip on chicken soup for the soul with an instant sapphic classic, Saving Face, from director Alice Wu. They discuss the multiple flavors of coming out, what exactly is modern dance, and even get an actual moment of gay seggs! This is an instant classic and not to be missed. Try a free trial week of our Patreon and listen to bonus episo…
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Lizzie & Sam get down and dirty at the family gathering with directorial debut of queer filmmaker, Emma Seligman. If you thought small talking with your auntie at the gathering was cringey, you're in for a special treat. Daddys not welcome. Clip: "Shiva Baby" short film Photo: Shiva Baby Poster Photo: The album cover that inspired the poster Get ac…
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Patreon Exclusive: A League of Their Own Series (2022)
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Take me out to the ballll gay! Lizzzie & Sam gush over this beloved series, talk through some disappointing news, and figure out what character they are in this Patreon exclusive clip of FAN SERVICE! Listen to the full episode or watch the video episode on our Patreon at Patreon.com/subtextualpod. Take the quiz along with us here: https://www.autos…
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Riding in Cars with Boys (2001) - Happy Birthday, Sam!
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Welcome to special birthday episode! Sam & Lizzie hop in the front seat with Drew Barrymore and put the petal to the metal on our mommy issues. No queer subtext this week but enough family drama to satisfy you until the holidays roll around. Clip: In the Bathroom with Ray Clip: "My daughter's a tramp!" Watch video episodes and vote on what movie yo…
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A League of Their Own (1992) w/ Gerald Lee from Watch the Teeth Podcast
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Lizzie and Sam and special guest Gerald Lee swing for the fences with sapphic, ballsy movie A League of Their Own. This entire team is our mother and we all know peaches are a fruit. Let's go lesbians! MEDIA: Clip: Opening Scene Photo: the REAL Rockford Peaches Photo: Maybelle Blair Clip: Meeting Mae & Doris Watch video episodes and vote on what mo…
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Sam and Lizzie are so totally toxic with this week's whodunnit, Gen Z masterpiece, Bodies Bodies Bodies. What horror befalls us in the dark and steamy shadows of Twitter feeds and little pills bottles. Plenty of internet drama ahead. Just let us have our silly little podcast!! Hate listeners welcome <3 Try a free trial week of our Patreon and liste…
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Lizzie & Sam wade out into the deep with a 2000s film that is even more classic than board shorts and puka shell necklaces . A film that is crushing in a lot of ways, does it stay gnarly or fall short of a perfect ten? Grab your chosen ohana and dive in. Try a free trial week of our Patreon and listen to monthly bonus episodes! Find us at patreon.c…
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Sam & Lizzie do a bit of SCAT (just a lil bit) and figure out who is the alien in the room. This episode is guaranteed to jack you UP! Lesbi-aliens welcome. Support the queers behind the scenes + get lots of cool stuff yourself by joining our Gaytreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagram |Twitter |TikTo…
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HI BARBIE! Check out this exclusive preview of our Patreon bonus episode for Barbie! We're offering a one week trial subscription to our Patreon, check it out at patreon.com/subtextualpod. Now go grab a pink drink, slip on your Burkenstock's and enjoy this luscious little preview of Greta Gerwig's technicolor masterpiece! Follow us on social @subte…
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Lizzie and Sam enter the cheerocracy with Bring It On, one of the 2000's most beloved films. Which of these girls is most dykadelic and who indeed is on top...of the pyramid. Support the queers behind the scenes + get lots of cool stuff yourself by joining our Gaytreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagr…
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Sam & Lizzie bring you this exclusive preview from our latest Patreon "Fan Service" bonus episode - 420! Find us at Patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagram |Twitter |TikTok | Letterboxd Subtextual is hosted by Lizzie Guitreau & Samantha De La Fuente Edited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee Garcia Produced by Lee Garcia & …
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Sam & Lizzie revisit East High to tackle another installment from the HSM franchise. Get ready to take a dip in the pool & a trip to the spa with High School Musical 2. Support the queers behind the scenes + get lots of cool stuff yourself by joining our Gaytreon! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod Follow us on social @subtextualpod Instagram |Tw…
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