Queer by Candlelight

Ep. 13- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) ft. Prof. Kathryn Schwarz

Joining us for a discussion of Joel Coen's 2021 adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth is Professor Kathryn Schwarz, who helps us figure out why this is, in fact, a very queer film/play. We talk about why Lady Macbeth is so compelling (hint: high school readings lists may be partially to blame), the unique black and white style of this film, and varying portrayals of the witches. Content warnings for the film: murder, decapitation, child death __________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 12- The Hunger (1983)

In this episode, we analyze Tony Scott's 1983 film The Hunger, with its goth nightclubs, gauzy curtains, and pigeons that are indoors for some reason. Topics of conversation include the artistic merits of Twilight, spilling sherry on your tshirt as a method of flirting, gay vampires, and the male gaze towards queer women. Also, side note: the audio got a little messed up when we started recording, so please bear with us for the first few minutes. We promise the audio gets better a little bit into the episode! Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, child death, animal death ___________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 11- Pearl (2022) ft. special guest Samantha

In this episode, featuring a guest appearance from our close friend Samantha, we talk about one of our favorite recent releases, Ti West's 2022 film Pearl. Discussion topics include Mia Goth's stellar performance, women in the entertainment industry, and what exactly Howard is up to. Content warnings for the film: murder, animal death, mistreatment of a disabled person _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 10- Jennifer's Body (2009)

Don't you just love the early 2000's? In this episode, we watch the 2009 film Jennifer's Body, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. We take a look at topics like the male gaze, lack of representation for people of color, and media from this time just not aging well. Oh, and also, how hot Megan Fox is. Obviously. Content warnings for the film: murder, cannibalism, self-harm, sexual assault (implied), toxic relationships __________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 9- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)

A musical? Yes! In our new episode, we discuss the 1982 filmed stage musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Enjoy such scrumptious topics as fourth wall breaks, stage vs screen, and the brilliance of recently departed theater greats Sondheim and Lansbury. Content warnings for the musical: cannibalism, murder, suicide, sexual assault, animal death, mistreatment of mentally ill people _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.