Queer Movie Night: Recent Episodes
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A podcast where we recommend and discuss queer films! Hosted by Debra Duncan and Peyton Lynch. New episodes are available every other Wednesday on Arcade Audio!
Deb and Peyton wrap up the 5th season of Queer Movie Night by discussing nostalgic television commercials, Megan Hilty and NBC’s SMASH, and upcoming Hallmark and Lifetime Queer Holiday movies!
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Deb and Peyton welcome Evan Mills and Isaac Snyder to talk about Luca (2021)! They also discuss being movie junkies, Mary Kate and Ashley’s tv shows and Peyton not “cutting this out”.
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Deb and Peyton talk about The Birdcage (1996)! They also discuss dearly departed actors, the genius of Nathan Lane, and the difficulty of revisiting this queer comedy with new eyes.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about Weekend (2011)! They also discuss Andrew Haigh’s upcoming film All of Us Strangers, queer “step on me mommy” mentality, and the progress queer representation has made since the film’s release.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about Notes of Autumn (2023)! They also discuss Hallmark’s potential queer audience, Faith Hill’s Where are You Christmas?, and Ashley Williams’ closed mouth kisses.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about Grandma (2015)! They also discuss Grace and Frankie, Lily Tomlin’s acting chops and the polarizing June Diane Raphael.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)! They also discuss Rom-Coms from the 90’s and early 00’s, Uma Thurman’s Texas accent, and Olivia Rodrigo.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton welcome back Brian Pember to talk about Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)! They also discuss Garth Brooks, Gaylor Swift, and gays being normalized in film. MAJOR SPOILERS INCLUDED watch the movie before listening if you don’t want to know the twist!
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about Nimona (2023)! They also discuss Barbenheimer, the cowards at the Disney Company and Peyton’s irrational feelings on Chloë Grace Moretz.
Queer Movie Night stands in solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. If you’d like to support the cause and help performers and their families who are in need of financial help during this urgent time, you can donate to the Emergency Financial Assistance Program at sagaftra.foundation/donate and the Entertainment Community Fund at entertainmentcommunity.org
Deb and Peyton talk about A Simple Favor (2018)! They also discuss the All-Female Ghostbusters, Blake Lively in suits and “Bechloe” queer baiting!"
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Debra and Peyton welcome Paula Harrington to talk about The Crying Game (1992)! They also discuss trans representation in films, controversial elements of the film and its legacy, and the amazing performance from Academy Award Nominee Jaye Davidson.
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Debra and Peyton welcome their dear friend Anna to talk about The Kids Are All Right (2010)! They also discuss the Netflix red rental envelopes, queer parenthood in film, and crying live on the podcast.
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Debra and Peyton welcome Trish Pomar to talk about Jennifer’s Body (2009)! They also discuss problematic language in the early 2000s, essays on lesbian vampires and falling asleep holding hands!
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Deb and Peyton talk about The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)! They also discuss the upcoming The Color Purple musical film, the upcoming Wicked musical film, and Sara Ramirez. WARNING: Deb and Peyton sing a lot in this one!
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Deb and Peyton talk about God’s Own Country (2017)! They also discuss “Michy loves sausage”, dirty realistic grittiness and QMN’s connection to the Fast and the Furious franchise.
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Deb and Peyton talk about Hearts Beat Loud (2018)! They also discuss being annoyed by Chloë Grace Moretz, crushing on Sasha Lane, and being afraid of change.
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Deb and Peyton talk about Knock at the Cabin (2023)! They also discuss M. Night Shyamalan, growing up in a faith-based environment, and the incredible talent of Dave Bautista. SPOILER ALERT for Knock at the Cabin and Paul Tremblay’s The Cabin at the End of the World.
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Debra and Peyton announce season 5 of Queer Movie Night and discuss the 95th Academy Awards!
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Debra and Peyton talk about The Holiday Sitter (2022)! They also discuss Candace Cameron, Mean Girls references in Christmas films, and the Sister Swap conundrum.
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In this crossover episode, Deb and Peyton are joined by Zoey Danielson & Heather Elaine Abbott (of the Last to Leave podcast) to talk about Princess Cyd (2017)! They also discuss filming in Chicago, spirituality in queer films, and trying to make “Doop!Doop!” happen!
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Debra and Peyton welcome Damon Royster to talk about Fire Island (2022)! They also discuss Marisa Tomei, Shondaland series, and Pitch Perfect fanfiction!
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Debra and Peyton welcome Kennedy Baldwin to talk about Crush (2022)! They also discuss high school mascots, eating bread bowls at the Ren Faire and doing poppers!
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Debra and Peyton talk about Blockers (2018)! They also discuss nepotism babies, sexually empowered women, and watching movies from the perspective of a parent.
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Debra and Peyton welcome back Corie Anderson to talk about Thelma (2017)! They discuss queer roots in the horror genre, evil children, and Debra gets herself cancelled!
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Debra and Peyton welcome Petey Gibson to talk about The Sympathy Card (2019)! They discuss the creative process of making a queer film, Petey’s experience acting and producing the lesbian rom-com, and joining the gay indie canon!
Debra and Peyton talk about In & Out (1997)! They also discuss classic 90’s actors, Disney’s Hercules collectable plates, and craving a feel good movie in these dark, dark times.
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In this bonus episode, QMN co-host Deb Duncan joins Janie B and Kate Royal (of the podcast Broadcast Revisited) in a roundtable to address the gay emergency that is Amazon Prime’s television series, A League of Their Own.
Debra and Peyton wish you a very merry Christmas in July with a special lost episode covering Single All the Way (2021)! They also discuss improv “groups”, Kathy Najimy and Hallmark movie tropes!
Debra and Peyton welcome Jehanne Junguenet to talk about Love, Classified (2022)! They also discuss Muppets Christmas Carol, the Lifetime Movie Channel, and lesbian jokes.
Debra and Peyton talk about The Favourite (2018)! They also discuss the proper way to raise your children, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend having a baby face, and how nasty everyone is in a period piece.
Debra and Peyton talk about Three Months (2022)! They also discuss Euphoria, Fat Suits and tandem bikes!
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Debra and Peyton talk about Summerland (2020)! They also discuss Bedknobs and Broomsticks, infuriating child characters, and the Oscars snubbing Passing (2021).
Debra and Peyton talk about Power of the Dog (2022)! They also discuss changes to the Oscars ceremony, M. Night Shyamalan twists, and Queer Villains. Spoiler alert for Last Christmas (2019) and Power of the Dog(2022).
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Debra and Peyton welcome Kate Royal to talk about Ammonite (2020)! They also discuss sex scenes in film, Saoirse Ronan’s birthday, and Andrew Garfield’s performance in Angels in America.
Debra and Peyton welcome Brian Pember to talk about Dirty Girl (2010)! They also discuss the stacked cast, derogatory language from the early 2000s and pronouncing Milla Jovovich’s name.
Debra and Peyton talk about Velvet Goldmine (1998)! They also discuss that, yeah, it’s real, secret accents, and a movie where no one is straight.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Snapshots (2018)! They also discuss late 90’s/early 2000’s butt rock, old YouTube, and spoiling a new Jesse Plemons movie.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Tomboy (2011)! They also discuss acting like a ham, complications & nuance, and a warning that this movie is indeed sad.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Fear Street Part One: 1994 (2021)! They also discuss switching to Pepsi, surprising deaths, and Scream.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Booksmart (2019)! They also discuss chaotic celebrity couples, two beers, and Hulu’s The Teacher.
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Debra and Peyton talk about The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)! They also discuss technology, digital pets, and the intent of the writers.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest Caleb Hearon to talk about A Single Man (2009)! They also discuss moving, representation, and unrequited love.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest Allison Reese to talk about The Feels (2017)! They also discuss sincerely singing, sincerely talking about sex, and sincerely slapping salmons.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Other People (2016)! They also discuss James Corden, When are you going to be on SNL?, and a stacked cast.
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Debra and Peyton talk about I Care A Lot (2020)! They also discuss getting COVID, Birds of Prey in 4DX, and people be horny.
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Debra and Peyton talk about The Christmas Setup (2020)! They also discuss T. Swift, Christmas movies, self tapes, and more Christmas movies.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guests, Kate Royal & Chloe Mikala, to talk about The Happiest Season(2020)! They also discuss The Family Stone energy, Love’s gas station, and weak sexts.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Jordan Stafford, to talk about To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar(1995)! They also discuss incredible casts, unlearning comedy, being impressed with actors acting, and Regina Hall.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Devon Lynch, to talk about Rocketman (2019)! They also discuss Shitt$ Creek, needing to dazzle, and Ryan Murphy content. Stay tuned all the way to the end of the show for what is basically a bonus episode.
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In this bonus episode, QMN co-host Deb Duncan joins Corie Anderson and Kate Royal (of the podcast Broadcast Revisited) in a roundtable to discuss the queer series taking the internet and horror-loving gays by storm, The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Debra and Peyton talk about The Half of It (2020)! They also discuss movie food, Sutton Foster, and good Netflix movies.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Tina Arfaee, to talk about Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)! They also discuss eye-acting, spooky armpit stuff, and watching this movie four times.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Taylor Wisham, to talk about Tangerine (2015)! They also discuss The Baby-Sitters Club, the lack of follow-up from Hollywood, and Donut Time.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Kayla Quiros, to talk about Wild Nights with Emily (2018)! They also discuss vetting queer movies and The Patricias.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Brendan Tran, to talk about Straight Up (2019)! They also discuss Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy and improv classes.
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After an extended hiatus, Queer Movie Night returns on August 26th with more queer films and more guests!
Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Caitlin Hollis, to talk about Black Swan (2010)! They also discuss Friends with Benefits VS No Strings Attached, how women are created, and Darren Aronofsky.
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest, Erin Uttich, to talk about Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)! They also discuss who started the Love Island trend, bed sizes, and Sutton Foster.
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Debra and Peyton watched Gayby (2012)! They also talk about bad ASMR, dogs on stage, and Adam Driver.
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Debra and Peyton watched Bound (1996)! They also talk about Work in Progress, the cost of streaming things for free, and The Wachowski Sisters.
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Debra and Peyton the upcoming 92nd Academy Awards, the potential it had, and the sameness it has.
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Debra and Peyton watched Guys & Balls (2004)! They also talk about sports movies and having kids.
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Debra and Peyton watched Disobedience (2017)! They also talk about returning for season three and Rachel Weisz.
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Recorded LIVE at PodSlam 2019! Debra and Peyton welcome guest George Elrod to talk about Brokeback Mountain!
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Queer Movie Night is so excited to participate in PodSlam: A Podcast Marathon for Connor’s Cure! Come join us at iO Chicago at 1:00 PM on September 21st for the very first LIVE episode of Queer Movie Night. Our guest for the episode is George Elrod and the movie is the queer classic Brokeback Mountain!
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Debra and Peyton are joined by Rachel Smith to get explicit about Below Her Mouth. They get very nasty.
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Debra and Peyton watched Pride (2014)! They also talk about Pride Month and Rotten Tomato ratings.
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Debra and Peyton discuss Fried Green Tomatoes! They also sing songs from a popular musical about an orphan.
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Debra and Peyton discuss the 1999 movie Trick! They also talk about fading smiles, sweet talk their microphones, and do a very problematic impression. (Apologies to anyone named Paul or Mark.)
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Debra and Peyton welcome guest Corie Anderson to talk about Kiss Me! They discuss Corie’s new short film, talk about chemistry between actors, and break the Kinsey scale.
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Debra and Peyton talk about the 2017 spy thriller Atomic Blonde! They also sing a bit of Adele, have a hard time remembering names, and come up with superhero names for themselves.
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Debra and Peyton talk My Own Private Idaho with guest Chrissy Hartzell
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Debra and Peyton watched the 1982 movie Making Love!
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Debra and Peyton talk about Elena Undone! Spoiler alert: They talk about butts.
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Debra and Peyton talk about Peyton’s favorite queer movie, The Way He Looks!
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BONUS EPISODE! Just like the episode title says, Debra and Peyton give their reactions of the 91st Academy Awards! Lots of love for Olivia Colman, for sure!
Debra and Peyton get very explicit while talking about Professor Marston and the Wonder Women. Sorry for the cursing!
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Debra and Peyton talk about Alex Strangelove, the Netflix rom-com from writer/director Craig Johnson! Spoiler alert: They sing!
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In this season two teaser episode, Debra and Peyton talk about the Golden Globes winners, Academy Awards nominations, Kamala Harris running for president, and Celine Dion’s love of Lady Gaga.
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Happy Holidays! Deb and Peyton bring you a gift in the form of Carol with guest Kate Royal! They discuss their personal experiences with the film, take a brief detour to talk about other movies and Glee, and learn something shocking about Cate Blanchett. Click here to check out Kate’s blog post mentioned in the episode!
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Debra and Peyton CLASH in this episode all about Camp! Will this movie damage their friendship? Listen and find out!
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Debra and Peyton welcome their very first guest, Emma Smith, to talk about But I’m a Cheerleader!
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Happy Halloween! In this episode, Debra and Peyton cover the Icelandic horror movie Rift! They talk about the type of horror movies they like, how confusing the plot is, and butts.
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In this spoiler-filled episode of Welcome to Haddonfield, Nick and Peyton talk about Halloween (2018). They geek out about how much they loved it, come up with some frankly amazing franchise crossovers, and discuss how it stacks up against the other Halloween sequels.
Subscribe to Arcade Audio’s Patreon to listen to previous episodes of Welcome to Haddonfield, a podcast where hosts Nick Lathan (Riverside Falls) and Peyton Lynch (Queer Movie Night) watch and recap all the movies in the Halloween franchise! Click here to subscribe!
In this episode Debra and Peyton discuss the film Call Me By Your Name, spot some butts, and try to do ASMR.
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Deb and Peyton talk about the rom-com-dram Imagine Me & You!
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Deb and Peyton talk about the Swedish film Patrik, Aged 1.5!
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Debra and Peyton talk about the 2017 film Battle of the Sexes!
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Debra and Peyton talk about the 2013 com-dram-rom, G.B.F.! If you're interested in dating Peyton, please send a headshot and resume to queermovienight@gmail.com. Serious inquiries only!
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Debra and Peyton talk about the 2008 film I Can't Think Straight! They also discuss getting a boyfriend for Peyton and reading "Rizzoli and Isles" fan fiction.
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From the makers of Riverside Falls and Queer Movie Night comes WELCOME TO HADDONFIELD, a limited, Patreon exclusive podcast all about the Halloween film franchise. Each episode, Halloween fans Nick Lathan and Peyton Lynch are joined by a guest to discuss each film in the Halloween anthology and it all leads to the new Halloween film coming out October 19th. To listen to Welcome to Haddonfield, subscribe to Arcade Audio's Patreon by going to Patreon.com/ArcadeAudio.
Debra and Peyton talk about the movie Beautiful Thing and do horrible British accents. #brave.
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Debra and Peyton talk about the landmark film, Desert Hearts.
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Hello and welcome to Queer Movie Night! In this introduction episode, hosts Peyton Lynch and Debra Duncan discuss why they're qualified to host this podcast, improvise a song, and reveal which movie they'll talk about first. The first film episode comes out July 11th!
Be sure to follow Queer Movie Night on Twitter and Instagram at @queermovienight. Podcast art by Allie Shapiro.