Sep 14 2023 169 mins 1
This week on Every Rom Com we’re exploring the world of gay teen rom coms as we discuss “Alex Strangelove” with Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast. We talk about coming out narratives and coming out in real life; discuss the movie’s hilarious scenes, hot chemistry, and what we thought could have been better; and we get into the careers of up and coming actors Daniel Doheny and Antonio Marziale, and director Craig Johnson (“The Skeleton Twins”, “Wilson”). This episode gets hilarious, heartfelt, and personal - don’t miss it, or the underrated teen film “Alex Strangelove”!
0:00-12:38 Introduction. Introducing Clayton from the Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies podcast!
Guest Bio:
Clayton is a queer podcaster from the Midwest. He loves all types of films, has survived cancer - twice, is 3.5 years sober which is the thing he is the most proud of, and one time met Shania Twain while he was out eating Italian! Now he gets to do what he loves, which is talking about movies with as many people as possible. (And Beauty and the Beast is the best film of all time)
Find Clayton’s Work Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-who-like-men-who-like-movies/id1641616911
Follow Clayton Here:
Podcast:
https://twitter.com/TripleMMMPod
https://www.instagram.com/triplemmmpod/
Personal: https://twitter.com/justhappy2cu
12:39-22:41 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc
https://moveablefest.com/craig-johnson-alex-strangelove/
https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/news/alex-strangelove-10-years-to-make/
22:41-29:35 General Opinion
29:35-39:26 Cast & Crew In-Depth
More Info On Cast & Crew:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak48fqNRJWc
https://qburgh.com/antonio-marziale-is-provocative-with-purpose/
Antonio Marziale’s Short Film, “Starfuckers”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70U98MVN0lE
Support the Unions!
https://www.sagaftra.org/get-involved/solidarity-wga
https://mashable.com/article/how-to-support-wga-writer-strike
39:26-52:16 Brief History Of LGBTQ+ Teen Romance On Film
More Info On LGBTQ+ Teen Films:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:LGBT-related_coming-of-age_films
52:16-1:03:18 Opening Montage, Intro To Characters, Pressure To Lose Virginity
We Covered Teen Virginity Loss Films Of the 80’s In Our “Once Bitten” Episode:
https://www.everyromcom.com/podcast-1/episode/4e6c8a40/every-rom-com-48-once-bitten
1:03:18-1:19:57 Alex And Claire Plan To Have Sex, The Drama Party, Alex Meets Elliot
1:19:57-1:32:45 Alex And Elliot’s Night Out, Fight With Claire
Music In The Film:
https://time.com/4588327/muna-lgbtq-song-premiere-i-know-a-place/
https://www.vice.com/en/article/j577kp/dusty-springfield-lgbtq-lesbian-biography
1:32:45-1:50:00 Alex Talks To Dell, Alex And Elliot Kiss Scene
Info On The B52’s:
https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/b52s-lgbtq-pioneers-interview-billboard-pride-8460698/
1:50:00-2:00:46 Coming Out As Gay
2:00:46 SPOILERS BEGIN
2:00:46-2:08:58 Alex And Claire At The Hotel
2:08:58-2:21:13 College Party, Alex Comes Out To Claire
2:21:13-2:35:28 Prom, End Of The Film/Coming Out Videos
More Info On Coming Out Videos:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/10-youtube-coming-out-videos_n_59dd1c60e4b04fc4e1e94082
https://www.them.us/story/coming-out-on-tiktok
https://www.thelist.com/163327/14-awesome-and-inspiring-coming-out-videos-on-youtube/
https://www.metro.us/alex-strangeloves-director-talks-us-through-its-glorious-and-uplifting-ending/
2:35:28-2:49:57 Double Feature Recommendations
