About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the film 'Morocco' and its cultural impact, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ representation.

Jordan and Brooke are rejoined by writer, historian, and filmmaker Morgan M Page for this iconic Josef von Sternberg flick from 1930, which introduced bisexual icon Marlene Dietrich to Hollywood audiences. We discuss the infamous "sewing circle" of sapphic starlets popularized by Dietrich, a multitude of affairs, one era-defining on-screen lesbian kiss, lethal top energy, running into the desert for love, and, of course, Jojo Siwa. Follow us on Twitter , Bluesky , and IG ! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd ) Follow Morgan on IG and Bluesky , and check out Boys Don't Cry ! For privacy & ad info, visit: audacyinc.com/privacy-policy/

People in this episode

Hosts: Jordan, Brooke

Guest: Morgan M Page

Topics covered

• film analysis
• LGBTQ+ representation
• historical cinema
• iconic performances
• sapphic relationships

Keywords

• Morocco
• Marlene Dietrich
• sapphic starlets
• lesbian kiss
• Josef von Sternberg

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boys Don't Cry

Books & works: Morocco

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