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For this weeks main episode, Will covers a film that he once thought was overrated and boring, but since having rewatched it, has come to love and appreciate its amazing writing and humour, 1997s 'Good Will Hunting.' Angus shocks all Fleapit listeners by talking about a film by his favourite director that he can stand watching, Quentin Tarantino's 'Reservoir Dogs.'

In this weeks episode, Will talks about an essential film to the feminist film canon, 1995s cult-classic 'Clueless.' Is it a bit overrated? Angus covers one of the most entertaining heist films, which has an all-star cast and some of his favourite actresses—Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson and Helena Bonham Carter—2018's 'Ocean's 8.'

This cult film opens the door for the history of Classic Hollywood stunts, the symbolism of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, the power of storytelling and escapism, and the many ways we can fall. 

Enter the sensual, outrageous world of glam rock with Brian Slade and Curt Wild, as we examine Todd Haynes’ glittery musical Velvet Goldmine. We talk about the history of glam as a genre, the film’s role in queer cinematic history, and effects of David Bowie’s lack of endorsement. 

Our first requested-by-listeners selection, Hedwig is our tour guide through the history of LGBT culture in Eastern Germany, jungian psychology, the many iterations of “Hedwig” as a production. Plus, Hedwig’s genderqueer legacy, the rich conversation around binary the film creates, and the concept of gender as a performance. 

Yeah, G’Day! It's time to talk about The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert! An extremely important film that was made in the hot, dry, and red expanse of outback Australia. Can you remember the details of the film? If you answered yes, you're doing better than us! You should definitely watch it though. What are you waiting for? Stay tuned for another sighting of Harold Holt!

Thanks to Curtis Fernance for our music, and Teylor Smirl for our cover art.

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