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Perfect Blue (1997) feat. Jenny Nulf Nov 16, 2022

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We're dipping into the world of animation with Satoshi Kon's gorgeous debut feature, Perfect Blue (1997). Joining us is returning guest Jenny Nulf, who schools us on Japan's Pop Idol culture. C/W: sexual assault

Get ready for doppelgängers, disorienting dream-like imagery and commentary on the male gaze and fandom. Plus: multiple readings of the ending, tracing how language shifts over time, Trace's struggle with nudity & mature content in animated fare, and more on Joe's childhood imaginary friend.

Reference: Melanie Saint-Oyant. "Queering Animation: the Animated Aesthetics of Queerness in the Works of Satoshi Kon." MA Thesis

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Jenny: @jennyleighx33

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Barbarian (Patreon Clip) Nov 15, 2022

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new full-length Patreon bonus episode on Zach Cregger's buzzy exploitation film, Barbarian (2022).

Like what you hear? Head on over to www.patreon.com/horrorqueers and become a Patron for more exclusive bonus content today!

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Chucky S02E06: 'He Is Risen Indeed' Nov 10, 2022

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We're barreling towards the Chucky S02 finale as the characters come together. But is it all happening too quickly? We're still trying to figure out the endgame as several characters are dispatched, Dr. Mixter makes her move, and Kyle, Nica and Glenda hit the road.

Plus: our apprehension about the Sister Ruth development, Don Mancini's delight in hurting the adult cast and how we feel about that final death.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada

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Starship Troopers (1997) Nov 09, 2022

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Grab your bug spray because we're heading to the alien bug planets of Klendathu and Planet P to satirize the fascists in Paul Verhoeven's adaptation of Robert Heinlein's controversial novel Starship Troopers!

Join us as we go over the film's lengthy (lengthy) production history before diving into the film's political commentary that 1997 critics and audiences just didn't seem to detect. Is it subtext? Or is it text? We aim to find out!

References:

Todd Berliner. “Genre and Ideology in Starship Troopers.” Hollywood Aesthetic: Pleasure in American Cinema
Florentine Strzelczyk. "Our Future—Our Past:Fascism, Postmodernism, and Starship Troopers (1997)” Modernism/modernity, Volume 15, Number 1, January 2008

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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The Morals and Ethics of True Crime (Patreon Clip) Nov 08, 2022

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode discussing the morals and ethics of true crime in the wake of the controversy surrounding Netflix's Jeffrey Dahmer series.

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Chucky S02E05: 'Doll on Doll' Nov 03, 2022

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We're back with S02E05 of Chucky, an episode that sees an epic battle between the Chuckys, Glen receive a gift, the return of Meg and Jennifer Tilly(!!!) and a very special moment between Lexy and Nadine.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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Knives and Skin (2019) feat. Princess Weekes Nov 02, 2022

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Prep your 80s New Wave acapella and your dead girl tropes because we're talking Jennifer Reeder's Knives and Skin (2019). Helping us search for the body is The Mary Sue's Princess Weekes, who offers invaluable insight into the costuming of WOC in this female-centric text. This is an unconventional episode for an unconventional film, which is much more of a vibe than a straightforward murder mystery.

Plus: why Mrs. Harper is so empathetic, messy clown sex, Reeder's interest in female agency, wet ass pussy papers, admiring a film even if you struggle with it, and smelling teen boys' t-shirts.

References: Sarah Hanssen. Interview with Filmmaker Jennifer Reeder. The Projector: A Journal on Film, Media, and Culture, Vol. 16, No. 2, 2016

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> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Princess: @WeekesPrincess

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Smile (Patreon Clip) Nov 01, 2022

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Here's a sneak peek at our all new Patreon minisode on Paramount's leggy horror film, Smile (2022).

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Interview: Author Kier-La Janisse on House of Psychotic Women Oct 28, 2022

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In honor of the 10th anniversary expanded edition of her iconic text House of Psychotic Women, we sat down with author Kier-La Janisse (also the award-winning documentary filmmaker of Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror). Our connection was shaky (hence some spotty audio), but we asked Kier-La about the reception (then and now) of the book, which films readers should prioritize and why we're unlikely to see a HoPW documentary series in the future.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

> Kier-La: @bigsmashkierla / Website

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Chucky S02E04: 'Death on Denial' Oct 27, 2022

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We're back with S02E04 of Chucky, an episode that sees the return of Glen and Glenda in a "very special episode" that's sure to please anyone who's a fan of Seed of Chucky. We've got a Clue-themed narrative, a sitcom-y wraparound story, and a Bound reunion! It's the most meta that Chucky has ever been, for better and for worse.

Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners

> Trace: @tracedthurman

> Joe: @bstolemyremote

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