This week we're joined by Becky Albertalli - author of Simon vs the Homosapien Agenda (aka Love, Simon) - to talk about influential queer TV, movies, and characters in her life! Plus what it was like feeling forced to come out in the public eye... Head to https://www.squarespace.com/queermovie to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain  using code queermovie! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thequeermoviepodcast This episode was recorded prior to the Hollywood strikes - without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, many of the movies/shows we cover here wouldn't exist. QMP stands in full solidarity with those on strike - you can donate to the strike fund here: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/  This is a queer movie watch party for your ears, hosted by Rowan Ellis and Jazza John. Join us as we take a look at the queer film canon, one genre at a time. From rom-coms to slashers, contemporary arthouse cinema to comedy classics - Queer Movie Podcast is a celebration of all things queer on the silver screen! New episodes every other Thursday. Find Us on the Internet Super Highway - Twitter: https://twitter.com/QueerMoviePod  - Website: http://www.queermoviepodcast.co.uk/  - Multitude: @MultitudeShows Production - Hosts: Rowan Ellis and Jazza John - Editor: Julia Schifini