The Queer Quadrant
Four-quadrant films are movies designed to appeal to the biggest, widest audience possible. In the process, they can often leave out a lot of LGBTQ+ representation – but end up loaded with subtext. In The Queer Quadrant, hosts Brooke Solomon and Jordan Gustafson examine cinema in all its cultural contexts, and explore why your favorite four-quadrant blockbuster is maybe…not as straight as you think it is.
Podcasting since 2020 • 184 episodes
The Queer Quadrant
Latest Episodes
Silkwood with Laura Venning
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by film critic Laura Venning for this harrowing drama where the corruption – gasp – goes all the way to the top. We discuss shirtless Kurt Russell chopping wood (good), Meryl's mullet (good), Cher saying the word ...
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Conclave with Emily St. James
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by one of the all-time greats Emily St. James to talk the most memeable film of 2024. Existing beyond certainties! Xerox drama! Nespresso! The incredibly complex ideas of faith and belief! This movie has it all. P...
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The 2024 QQ Qualifiers
It's the third annual QQ Qualifier Awards – aka the Quallies! In advance of the Oscars, Jordan and Brooke award the coveted "Rainbow Prism" to their favorite performances of the 2024 cinematic year, along with a healthy dose of subjective criti...
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Scott Pilgrim vs. The World with Nat Torres
Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by screenwriter Nat Torres for a very special Valentine's Day episode! We talk Edgar Wright's 2011 cult classic, including swordfights, the power of love AND the power of self respect, manic pixie dream girls, bi-...
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Pitch Perfect with Alison Sivitz (Bald Ann Dowd)
Jordan and Brooke are joined by Alison Sivitz (aka Bald Ann Dowd), as we rocket agrressively back to 2012 and every piece of culture that comes with that. We discuss why this movie has aged like milk but still hits, questionable fashion choices...
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