but i'm a cheerleader

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But I'm a cheerleader - Jamie Babbit © 1999 Lions Gate Films

Laisse tomber les filles - April March © 1995 Record Industry

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It's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An instant queer classic, this candy-colored flick is packed full of heart, silliness, and undeniable chemistry between Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.  Whether you first watched it as a preteen without parental supervision or only saw it after MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers dropped their "Silk Chiffon" music video, it's pretty much consensus that Jamie Babbit's satirical rom-com is required viewing — and if you somehow still haven't seen it, well, we would be honored to make the introduction.   

References:

https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/

https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/

https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/

https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life

Behind the Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcI

Deleted Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLko
https://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQ

Tattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):
https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI

"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:
https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c

Friend of the show Maddie is back to join Caitlin in introducing the fellas to the '90's cult classic But I'm a Cheerleader. The gang raves about Natasha Lyonne, dick iconography, and the constant barrage of queer jokes. We also wonder why Melanie Lynskey isn't in everything, she's the best.

Today, we're talking about the best satire known to gay, But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), a film chock full of camp aesthetics, in-jokes, and one of the best love stories ever filmed. Listen in as we discuss objectification vs attraction, bigoted politicians, gay haircuts, the absurdity of straightness, and more!

This episode was edited by Michelle. Logo by Micky. Music by Michelle. For business inquiries and fan rants, please email takingtvtooseriously@gmail.com. In between episodes, find them on Instagram @takingtvtooseriously. 

Lizy conquers the heterosexual gauntlet! Joseph has Jennifer Aniston face blindness! Natasha Lyonne has range! She also had a raging case of the lesbians according to her parents in But I'm a Cheerleader. While a story about a teenager going to conversion therapy camp may sound dark, this is actually satire done well, and we both enjoy this movie so much, we thought we'd share our thoughts with you. Let's get in the spirit by putting on our bifocals to discuss But I'm a Cheerleader, satire, and queer identity.

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