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Outward: Red, White & Really Bad

Aug 16, 2023
Hosts discuss the queer rom-com 'Red, White & Royal Blue' film adaptation. They also talk with intersex activist Pidgeon Pagonis about their memoir and ending nonconsensual surgeries on intersex kids. Topics include supporting LGBTQ scouts, initial reactions to a film, the right to determine queer identities, deception and secrecy, exploring anti-trans politics, and recommendations and reflections.
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  • The film adaptation of Red, White & Royal Blue fails to capture the authentic queer experience and lacks connection to the wider LGBTQ+ community.
  • The lack of queer politics and community involvement in the film hampers its potential impact and authenticity.

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Romantic Comedy meets Political Power in 'Red, White, and Royal Blue'

Red, White, and Royal Blue is a romantic comedy film adaptation of Casey McQuiston's best-selling novel. The story follows Alex Claremont Diaz, the bisexual son of the American president, and Prince Henry of Britain as their rivalry turns into a romance that challenges the political landscape of both nations. The film features famous actors like Uma Thurman and Steven Fry, but also some less impressive performances. Despite its initial promise, the film falls short in capturing the queer experience and lacks a connection to the wider LGBTQ+ community.

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