Outward: Slate's LGBTQ podcast
All of Us Strangers’ Ghosts and Gays
Jan 31, 2024
The hosts discuss LGBTQ-related topics including queer and trans talent in the film industry, a controversial airport incident, and cleverly named dogs. They delve into the mixed reactions and confusion surrounding a movie, evaluate fashion choices and share a recipe for Technicolor Cookies from a French restaurant's cookbook.
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- The film 'All of Us Strangers' combines elements of a ghost story and explores intergenerational gay experiences and trauma, drawing mixed reactions from the hosts and audience.
- The podcast highlights LGBTQ+ representation in the current award season, discussing the increasing recognition of queer and trans talent across various mediums and analyzing the film's success in portraying the gay romance and its incorporation of a ghost story element.
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Summary of Podcast Episode: All of Us Strangers
The podcast episode discusses the film 'All of Us Strangers' directed by Andrew Haigh. The film follows the story of a lonely screenwriter, Adam, and his relationship with a younger man, Harry. The narrative combines elements of a ghost story and explores themes of intergenerational gay experiences and trauma. However, the podcast hosts and the guest are divided in their opinions about the film. Some find it lovely and hazy, while others find it vacuous and outdated. The unexpected plot twist at the end, revealing Harry's death, drew mixed reactions from the hosts and audience alike.
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