GayV Club

Tune in to hear two queer people of colour discuss LGBT film and television. Series created by queer Australian writers Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We Are Lady Parts

New episode of GayV Club discussing We Are Lady Parts, Nida Manzoor's new comedy series about an all-woman Muslim punk band. The show is available on Peacock, Stan, Channel 4 on Demand, and Neon.Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/gayvclubFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates:https://twitter.com/gayv_clubhttps://www.instagram.com/gayv_club/Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/gayvclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-04
51:42

Moonlight & LGBT Oscar History

It's been a while! Welcome back to a new volume of GayV Club with our first episode discussing Barry Jenkin's 2016 masterpiece Moonlight, written by Jenkins and Tarell Alvim McCraney, and the history of LGBT cinema at the Academy Awards.Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/gayvclubFollow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates:https://twitter.com/gayv_clubhttps://www.instagram.com/gayv_club/Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/gayvclub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
01:05:28

My Dear Watson

Welcome back to GayV Club's fifth volume. We return with a new episode about gender-bending in Sherlock Holmes adaptations: Elementary and Miss Sherlock. Join us as we make Arthur Conan Doyle turn in his grave!Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube.This episode does contain some discussion about drugs and addiction so please, be safe and listen at your discretion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-11
47:17

2020 LGBT Cinema & Television

Happy New Year! In our last episode of 2020 we review all the LGBT film and television we've managed to catch over the last 12 months. We were able to see most of these through streaming services, on demand, at film festivals both online and offline, and also just general cinema releases. Some may not be readily available for access now, but we hope you can look out for them in future!Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube.Texts mentioned: Birds of Prey, The Half of It,  And Then We Danced, Monsoon, Ellie and Abbie and Ellie's Dead Aunt, The True History of the Kelly Gang, Ema,  Matthias & Maxime, Shirley, Shiva Baby,  Suk Suk, No Hard Feelings, Two of Us, Dry Wind, The Old Guard, Summerland, Kajillionaire, Broken Hearts Gallery, Bad Education, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdan, Boys in the Band, Moonlit Winter, Gossamer Folds, Breaking Fast, Second Star to the Right, Ammonite, Supernova, Happiest Season, Small Axe: Lovers Rock, Visible: Out on Television, Disclosure, Born to Be, Welcome to Chechnya,  Ahead of the Curve, I May Destroy You, I Hate  Suzie., Brave New World, Hollywood, Des, High Fidelity, The Great, Little Fires Everywhere, Snowpiercer, We're Here, Next in Fashion, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Umbrella Academy, Warrior, Doctor Who, Supernatural, The Magnus Archives, Sawayama by Rina Sawayama, Jewel Box by Elton John, Music Inspired by Happiest Season, Manic by Halsey, Deadly Class, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, The Last of Us: Part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-31
59:20

Jennifer's Mind

Happy Halloween! For this spooky occasion we will be discussing cinematic masterpiece Jennifer's Body (2009) dir. Karyn Kusama and lesbian sexuality in horror.Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube.This episode does contain some discussion about sexual assault and violence so please, be safe and listen at your discretion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-25
58:32

NYWF 2020 Debate: Netflix & Chill vs. One Night Stan

Welcome back to a very special episode of GayV Club co-presented with the National Young Writers Festival 2020. We are joined by Panda Wong to debateone of the most difficult questions of the 21st century: which streaming service has the best B-grade content? Tune in to find out.Special thanks to Isobel Marmion for producing.Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
53:31

Portrait of A Lady on Fire!

It's TIME for Deah and Merry to discuss Céline Sciamma's 2019 film, Portrait of A Lady on Fire! And they have much to say about it, discussing the portrayal of hidden LGBT histories,  solidarity between women, love languages, and more! Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-26
53:25

Do I Look Moderate To You?

In volume 3 episode 5, Deah and Merry look at various LGBT films with themes of religious repression and oppression; Christian and Islamic. Content warning for discussions of homophobia, transphobia, racism, and conversion therapy.Please consider supporting GayV Club on Patreon or Paypal. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Episodes with closed captions can be found on our YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-12
57:29

Hollywoo: Netflix's Hollywood, Bojack Horseman, & the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

After a brief Black lives matter PSA, Dee and Merry are talking all things Hollywood this episode! Discussing representations of marginalisation and privilege in new Netflix series, Hollywood, as well as Bojack Horesman, and best selling novel, the Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. SPOILER WARNING for all three. The episode discusses representations of race, homophobia, and sexual abuse. Listen with care. Black lives matter, Thank you for listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-14
01:45:36

Quarantine Pride

Happy Pride month! In volume 3 episode 3 of GayV Club, we recommend various LGBT media to help get through this quarantine.Closed captions are available on our Youtube, and you can follow us for updates on our Twitter or Instagram. Please consider supporting us on Patreon or Paypal. We hope everyone is safe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-31
56:00

Two Girls Chilling in a Hot Spring 5ft Apart 'Cuz They Are Gay

In volume 3 episode 2 of GayV Club, we review Alice Wu's new lesbian coming-of-age film The Half of It, starring Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, and Alexxis Lemire, Make sure to check this movie out on Netflix and then join us as we discuss gaysian representation, food as a love language, and Steve Harrington's ideal boyfriend.Closed captions are available on our Youtube, and you can follow us for updates on our Twitter or Instagram. Please consider supporting us on Patreon or Paypal. We hope everyone is safe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-17
01:21:00

New Gender Who Dis?

In episode 13 of GayV Club, Merryana & Deah discuss Doctor Who and the 13th reincarnation of its protagonist, the Doctor, and how showrunner Chris Chibnall handles their new gender, white feminism, and misogyny in this iconic science fiction series.Close captions can be found on our Youtube. Let us know what you think of the episode on Twitter or Instagram.GayV Club is now on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/gayvclubAll support is appreciated. Thank you, and stay safe!Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-03
01:41:46

A Little Sadness...As A Treat: On Representations of Queer Sadness

Should we be sad? In volume 2's final episode Deah and Merryana discuss the history, perceptions, and evolution of LGBT folk being sad in film and literature. Why do we like it? When do we not? Who knows? It might be very important that we don't ignore our sadness.Let us know what you think on Twitter and/or Instagram.GayV Club is now on Paypal: paypal.me/gayvclub.Any and all contributions appreciated, thank you. Stay safe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-29
01:02:21

A Fantabulous Emancipation Indeed!

In volume 2's fourth episode, Deah and Merryana review discuss and gush all things Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), directed by Cathy Yan. SPOILER WARNINGS abound as they discuss the film's LGBT representation, its exploration of misogyny, killer soundtrack, misogynistic critical reception, and just the fact that everything about the film is spectacularly, fantabulously unlike anything we've seen before!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-01
52:32

Let Bigones by Bygones

Welcome back to GayV Club for Volume 2, episode 3, where we discuss the myriad of ways bisexuality is portrayed in various television series, films, and books. Join us as we kill Eve, get away with murder, eat hot chip and lie.We will be discussing issues of biphobia, homophobia and transphobia so please be safe and listen at your discretion.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-17
01:56:19

The Korean Gothic Lesbian Revenge Thriller That Captivated Cannes

Welcome back to GayV Club for Volume 2, episode 2, where by popular demand we discuss Deah's favourite movie of all time, The Handmaiden (2016) dir. Park Chan-wook.We will be discussing issues of lesbophobia, sexual assault, child sex abuse, and suicide so please be safe and listen at your discretion.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-02
01:21:57

Luke Skywalker Is Gay

Welcome back to GayV Club with our first episode of Volume 2, where right now we discuss all three Star War trilogies and their impact, right now in a galaxy closer than you think. Joined by our first guest ever, Filipino writer William Cesista.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-20
02:12:27

Dec(gay)de In Review

Tune in for the Vol 1 finale of GayV club as Deah & Merryana recap, reminisce, roast and cringe at the best and worst LGBt tv and film released 2010-2019!We will be discussing issues of homophobia, so please be safe and listen at your discretion.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-15
01:52:35

Goldfinch Miniseries Pitch

Join GayV Club in our fifth episode where we discuss The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt and its unfortunate 2019 film adaptation. Listen to us review the film, explain where it went wrong, and pitch our own miniseries adaptation.We will be discussing issues of homophobia, drug/alcohol abuse, child abuse, and suicide so please be safe and listen at your discretion.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-01
01:33:46

Based on a True Struggle: The Failure of LGBT Biopics Part 2

Join GayV Club in our fourth episode where we discuss LGBT biopics and why they often suck. Listen to us in Part 2 where we cover films like The Danish Girl,  Colette, Frida, and the favourite, as well as the series Gentleman Jack and Dickinson.We will be discussing and criticising homophobia, transphobia and related themes, so please listen at your discretion.Written, recorded, and edited by Merryana Salem and Durr-e-'Adan Haque. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-18
01:10:23

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