

“Tango: Idina” w. Idina Menzel and Kyle Turner
Aug 23, 2023
Broadway legend Idina Menzel joins Ira and Louis to discuss her new album Drama Queen and her experiences on Broadway. The hosts also discuss topics such as pop star Kathy Dennis and LGBTQ+ music, the challenges of adapting movies into TV shows, what makes a performance worthy of an Oscar win, and the expectations placed on pop singers in terms of dancing. Film critic Kyle Turner also joins to discuss his book The Queer Film Guide and the process of selecting films for it.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Pop Star Kathy Dennis, LGBTQ+ Music, and Queer Film
04:49 • 5min
Pop Culture AMA and TV Adaptations
09:26 • 26min
What Makes a Performance Worthy of an Oscar Win?
35:24 • 10min
Dancing Expectations for Pop Singers and Idina's New Album
45:51 • 23min
Reflections, Gratitude, and Excitement for the Future
01:08:56 • 4min
Exploring Films for a Queer Cinema Book
01:13:11 • 31min
Excitement for Adina and Thanks to Kyle Turner
01:43:58 • 2min