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 scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 join the Subtextual fam! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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, press play + get into it! Link: Elliot Page's Time Interview Pic: Juno's room Pic: Harmony Bobcat gay-tar Clip: Juno + Vanessa Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 for the incomparable Heath. Clip: Kat in English class Pic: Kat's bedroom Clip: Verona's Grand Gesture Clip: 10 Things sonnet Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 series trailer Clip: Claudia's Tantrum Clip: "Still whining Louis" Support the show + get cool perks and bonus episodes 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 hosted by Lizzie Guitreau & Samantha De La Fuente Edited by Lizzie | Engineered by Lee Garcia Produced by Lee Garcia & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 Other Notable Work Clip: Interview with Pitchford Clip: The Warehouse Scene Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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: Ramona on stage Clip: Ramona & Destiny meet cute Clip: Usher, baby Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 Diem Clip: Neil & Todd Clip: deleted scenes! Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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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 Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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: Clip: No riz Clip: We're Doing This! Clip: We're Doing This! (Another version) Support the queers behind the scenes on our Patreon! 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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. Trigger Warning: There is brief mentions of violence in this episode, but nothing too graphic. 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX

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 at 13 Photo: Tracy's Room Clip: Meet cute Tracy & Evie Clip: Titanic screen test Clip: Kate Winslet so is real for this Clip: Cruel Intentions moment Thanks to our GAYEST level Patrons for selecting this episode! Find us at patreon.com/subtextualpod for this + other great perks. 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 & Bruno Doria Music by DJKNEAUX