Queer by Candlelight

About Queer by Candlelight

A horror movie review podcast by, for, and about queer women. A biweekly dive into some of our horror favorites, hosted by Elizabeth Crane and Dahlia Kumar. New episodes the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. Please contact us at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Elizabeth Crane and Dahlia Kumar

Category

comedy · tv & film · tv & film

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2022

Latest episode

16 May 2023

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 May 2023

   Ep. 13- The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021) ft. Prof. Kathryn Schwarz

   Joining us for a discussion of Joel Coen's 2021 adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth is Professor Kathryn Schwarz, who helps us figure out why this is, in fact, a very queer film/play. We talk about why Lady Macbeth is so compelling (hint: high school readings lists may be partially to blame), the unique black and white style of this film, and varying portrayals of the witches. Content warnings for the film: murder, decapitation, child death __________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   17 Apr 2023

   Ep. 12- The Hunger (1983)

   In this episode, we analyze Tony Scott's 1983 film The Hunger, with its goth nightclubs, gauzy curtains, and pigeons that are indoors for some reason. Topics of conversation include the artistic merits of Twilight, spilling sherry on your tshirt as a method of flirting, gay vampires, and the male gaze towards queer women. Also, side note: the audio got a little messed up when we started recording, so please bear with us for the first few minutes. We promise the audio gets better a little bit into the episode! Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, child death, animal death ___________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   28 Feb 2023

   Ep. 11- Pearl (2022) ft. special guest Samantha

   In this episode, featuring a guest appearance from our close friend Samantha, we talk about one of our favorite recent releases, Ti West's 2022 film Pearl. Discussion topics include Mia Goth's stellar performance, women in the entertainment industry, and what exactly Howard is up to. Content warnings for the film: murder, animal death, mistreatment of a disabled person _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

4. 

   10 Feb 2023

   Ep. 10- Jennifer's Body (2009)

   Don't you just love the early 2000's? In this episode, we watch the 2009 film Jennifer's Body, written by Diablo Cody and directed by Karyn Kusama. We take a look at topics like the male gaze, lack of representation for people of color, and media from this time just not aging well. Oh, and also, how hot Megan Fox is. Obviously. Content warnings for the film: murder, cannibalism, self-harm, sexual assault (implied), toxic relationships __________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

5. 

   4 Feb 2023

   Ep. 9- Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1982)

   A musical? Yes! In our new episode, we discuss the 1982 filmed stage musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Enjoy such scrumptious topics as fourth wall breaks, stage vs screen, and the brilliance of recently departed theater greats Sondheim and Lansbury. Content warnings for the musical: cannibalism, murder, suicide, sexual assault, animal death, mistreatment of mentally ill people _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us a 5 star review to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

6. 

   13 Jan 2023

   Ep. 8- Suspiria (2018)

   Listen to our attempt to parse Luca Guadagnino's 2018 version of Suspiria. We discuss such topics as the German autumn, the feminine as both healing and monstrous, and, of course, our deep hatred of Freud. Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, self-harm, child abuse, Nazi Germany/the Holocaust, gore _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us 5 star reviews to help spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

7. 

   23 Dec 2022

   Ep. 7- Midsommar (2019)

   Today, we discuss Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar. Topics of discussion include whether the film should be read as feminist (we don't really think so), the genre of folk horror, and what makes a cult. Also Harry Styles fanfic for some reason? Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, drugs/being drugged, emotional abuse, graphic violence _________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us five star reviews to help spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

8. 

   25 Nov 2022

   Ep. 6- Hellraiser (1987)

   Join us for a discussion of Clive Barker's 1987 film Hellraiser. We consider what makes the cenobites so great, the film's ties to Catholicism and queer nightlife, and 80's shoulder pads! Content warnings for the film: murder, sexual assault, torture, gore, animal death, incest ___________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us five star reviews to help spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

9. 

   12 Nov 2022

   Ep. 5- American Horror Story: Murder House (2011)

   On this episode, we discuss the first season of Ryan Murphy's horror anthology, American Horror Story. We continue our discussion of the Ryan Murphy Cinematic Universe, the glorification of serial killers, and why we think this show has a tendency to be just a little Too Much. Content warnings for the show: murder, suicide, serial killers, school shootings, sexual assault, child death, ableism, miscarriage, self harm, and abortion ____________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us five star reviews to help spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

10. 

    28 Oct 2022

    Ep. 4- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) ft. Adrian Swann

    In our 2022 Halloween special, we have our first ever special guest, our friend Adrian Swann, as we discuss the absolute pleasures of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Discussion topics include why ancient Greece is camp, a particularly upsetting episode of Glee, and whether or not the film has aged well. Content warnings: murder, transphobia, sexual assault, eating disorders, cannibalism _____________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instragram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us positive reviews or rate us with 5 stars to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

11. 

    14 Oct 2022

    Ep. 3- Rebecca (1940)

    In this episode, we discuss HItchcock's 1940 film Rebecca and how it (and queer characters throughout history) have been impacted by the Hays Code. But don't worry; it's not all serious! We also discuss goth girlfriends and creepy little mustaches. Content warnings for the film: murder, suicide, burning alive, adultery, cancer, and abusive relationships ____________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us positive reviews or rate us with 5 stars to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

12. 

    1 Oct 2022

    Ep. 2- The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020)

    Join us this week as we discuss Mike Flanagan's Netflix TV show The Haunting of Bly Manor. Join us as we analyze what really counts as "bury your gays", how often this show has made us cry, and the horror staple of creepy kids. Content warnings for the show: death, suicide, murder, alcoholism, abusive relationships, drowning, car crashes, and gaslighting ___________ Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us positive reviews or rate us with 5 stars to help us spread the word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

13. 

    16 Sept 2022

    Ep. 1- Crimson Peak (2015)

    In our first ever episode, we unpack Guillermo del Toro's gothic horror film Crimson Peak. Learn why we love the movie so much despite its mediocre reviews, how the film can be read through a queer lens, and why women in nightgowns with candelabras are the best horror trope! Content warnings for the movie: poisoning, child abuse, gaslighting, psychological abuse, incest, multiple onscreen deaths, animal abuse and death -------- Follow us on social media! Twitter: @queerbycandle Instagram: @queerbycandlelight Contact us by email at queerbycandlelight@gmail.com Please leave us positive reviews to help us spread to word about our podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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