About this episode

Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Matthew Tinkcom discuss Brokeback Mountain and its cultural impact.

This week, Jamie, Caitlin, and special guest Matthew Tinkcom wish they knew how to quit discussing Brokeback Mountain (2005)! Check out Matthew's book, 'Queer Theory and Brokeback Mountain,' as well as the new edition of his book 'Grey Gardens' -- https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/grey-gardens-9781839029295/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jamie, Caitlin

Guest: Matthew Tinkcom

Topics covered

• Brokeback Mountain
• queer theory
• film discussion
• guest interview
• 2000s cinema

Keywords

• Brokeback Mountain
• Matthew Tinkcom
• queer theory
• film review
• 2005 film

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeartPodcasts

Books & works: Brokeback Mountain, Queer Theory and Brokeback Mountain, Grey Gardens

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