The heavens over Berlin is beautiful, but they could definitely stand to contain more gays. This time, we discuss Wim Wenders' classic Wings of Desire (as well as its sequel and American remake), why its themes still resonate today, and why it's kinda weird that it's so very straight. It's set in Berlin, for crying out loud!

CW: Discussions of suicide, depression, child death, fascism, substance abuse, homophobia

Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

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In this episode, we discuss the ableist dystopia of Gattaca, where perfection is everything and the scope of what counts as acceptable human variation is narrowing. What place does such a world have for queerness?

CW: Discussions of ableism, suicide, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny

Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

References:

• Masculinity, Masquerade, and Genetic Impersonation: Gattaca's Queer Visions by Jacqueline Stacey
• The Disablist Nature of Desiring Perfection in Gattaca by Dom Evans
• The Adversity in “Gattaca”: Vincent Freeman’s Struggle and Triumph Over Genetic Determinism by John Jimenez

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Your Name is a film about the first ever cis T4T relationship, and we are joined once again by Raptor to talk about it. It's an incredible film that touches on gender, grief, human connections, and the value of fighting for your happiness. We also talk about body swap stories in general and the value of kissing your bros. Oh, and we also have a new theme song!

CW: Discussions of death, natural disasters, gender dysphoria

Music by Goshdarn Rabbit: https://goshdarnrabbit.bandcamp.com/

References:

• 5 Centimeters Per Your Name by Raptor
• Trans Allegories in Film: 'Your Name' (2016) by Atreyo Palit
• Your Name | Kimi no Na wa: Interpreting Progress in Gender and Rule-breaking by ATMA & Funomena
• Your Name And The Message Of Hope It Gives Transgender People by Jade King
• I’ll Remember Your Name—Will You? by Tsunderin

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