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Ep. 47 - Queer Controversy feat. Guy Lodge (Querelle / Taxi zum Klo)

Ep. 47 - Queer Controversy feat. Guy Lodge (Querelle / Taxi zum Klo)

FromUnwatchables with Marc & Seth


Ep. 47 - Queer Controversy feat. Guy Lodge (Querelle / Taxi zum Klo)

FromUnwatchables with Marc & Seth

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Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Sep 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we’re tackling two controversial landmarks in gay cinema with help from Guy Lodge, film columnist for The Observer and chief UK film critic for Variety. Both films were scandalous for the early 1980’s, pushing boundaries with their unflinching depictions of the lives of gay men just before the AIDS crisis. First up is 1982’s QUERELLE, the final and most provocative film from legendary German director Rainer Werner Fassbinder; followed by 1980’s even more daring (and graphic) cult classic TAXI ZUM KLO (aka TAXI TO THE TOILET).



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Released:
Sep 5, 2023
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Podcast episode

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On Unwatchables, two movie enthusiasts tackle the films that have been deemed “difficult” or, for one reason or another, just plain Unwatchable. From extreme horror to punishing art films to notorious box office flops, they’ll test their limits and try to pin down what separates the art from the trolling. (Or maybe just see if Marc can break Seth.) At the end of each episode, we answer the same question: If you could, would you Unwatch this? Unwatchables is hosted by Marc Dottavio and Seth Troyer, produced by Tony Scarpitti, featuring artwork by Micah Kraus. Find us at unwatchablespod.com.