Do Ladies Do That?

This week we're discussing The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love (1995) directed by Maria Maggenti starring Laurel Holloman (who many will know as Tina in The L Word) and Nicole Ari Parker.  We both LOVED this film and how realistic is it, I guess they weren't joking when they branded it "incredibly true." It's such a comfort film, with the light hearted feel. So, join us, as we discuss new hobbies, Randy Dean being the crush of our 16yr old self and Becca's love for motel scenes. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @DLDTPodcast for all our updates!!

In this extremely special episode, we asked you if you would record yourself answering a few questions so we could compile them all together for all to hear. We wanted to know about your first queer crush, how it made you feel and if you had any advice that you wish you knew as a young queer person. We’d like to give a special thank you to everyone who took the time to share their personal experiences with us, this may or may not be our favourite podcast we’ve ever created and we can’t wait for you all to see what else we’ve got planned for the future! Let us know what you think about this episode by messaging us on twitter or instagram using the handle @DLDTPODCAST.

In today’s episode, we discuss our favourite scenes, characters and moments that occurred in the two seasons of ‘Feel Good’ that are available to watch on Netflix. It is a semi-autobiographical comedy series starring and co-created by Mae Martin who portrays themself. Other famous phrases include Charlotte Ritchie who plays George and Lisa Kudrow who plays Mae’s mum, Linda. Mae is a comedian and after her gig, George comes up to them and they get on really well.. so well that they move in together almost immediately which comes with its own set of challenges! Feel Good navigates Mae’s addictive behaviours whether that be sex, drugs and wreckless relationships. It is truly a wild ride and a deeply touching one at that; especially when it covers gender and sexuality. Be sure to follow us on @DLDT_Podcast on twitter and instagram and give us your opinion on the show!

NOTE: a trigger warning for this episode as we discuss death and the after life.  Join us for an episode of Heaven on Earth as this week we're discussing the Black Mirror episode San Junipero. From the sci-fi afterlife to the Yorkie chocolate bar "not for girls" slogan. We take a deep dive into time traveling sapphics, and for the first time disagree on whether or not ladies do that!  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @DLDTPodcast for all our updates!

In this week’s episode of DLDT podcast, we review Alice Wu’s first feature film is ‘Saving Face’. Wil, played by Michelle Krusiec, is a lesbian who is terrified about telling her widowed mother Hwei-lan, played by Joan Chen, or her extremely traditional grandparents, who all live in the town of Fleming, about her sexuality. However, she is surprised to find out that she's not the only one in her family holding back secrets when she discovers that her 48-year-old mother is pregnant out of wedlock. Unwilling to reveal who the father is, Hwei-lan is kicked out of her parents' home and shunned as a result so therefore, she moves in with Wil, which then puts a strain on Wil's budding relationship with openly gay Vivian, portrayed by Lynn Chen. We discuss different aspects of the film such as how it can be difficult to date when one half is out and the other is still in the closet, the issues we have with coming out and our fondness for the soft relationship between the two characters. Be sure to follow us @DLDTPodcast on Instagram and Twitter for updates!

This week we are chatting with Monica and Joana creators of the Lavender Girls: Coming Out two part documentary. As well as discussing the documentary, from the process of creation and procrastination to deciding a release date, we also discuss LGBTQ representation, coming out and being a queer creative! We hope you enjoy! You can follow Monica and Joana at @mojo_stickers and @monica_mills on Instagram Lavender Girls Part 1: https://vimeo.com/542156247 Lavender Girls Part 2: https://vimeo.com/563981656 Be sure to follow us @DLDTPodcast on Instagram and Twitter

In today’s podcast, we talk about the film ‘The Half of It’ directed by Alice Wu. The film centres around Ellie Chu, a shy intellectual teenager who keeps on top of the bills at home by writing essays for her fellow students. Albeit being against Paul Munsky’s request at first, due to desperate measures Ellie decides to start writing letters to the girl he fancies, Aster Flores, and making it out like they’re from him. It soon becomes obvious that there’s more to it for Ellie than she originally thought... as she also secretly fancies Aster. Whilst Aster is under the impression that Paul is the author behind the messages, Ellie does everything in her power to ensure that her secret doesn’t get out. However, the jig can’t go on forever and eventually Ellie’s secret crush is rumbled by Paul. We discuss different elements of this film including the themes of teenage romance, the awkwardness felt as a queer teenager when getting changed for PE, how our first crush doesn’t mean they’re intended to be a first love and so much more!

This week we’re discussing The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) directed by Desiree Akhavan. It is an adaption to the 2012 book written by Emily M. Danforth. As Becca says we discussing the miseducation of society while drawing similarities from Jamie Babbit’s satire in But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) Comparing the book and the films visual elements and cutting the internal struggle of guilt, the importance of queer friendships and who do we blame for homophobia? The person themselves or society as a whole. The film brought up a lot for thought for us and new information we didn’t know about, So, join us, as we scream from the top of our lungs WHATS GOING ON? Why icebergs conflict our gay experience and wonder why queer friendships in media are pushed to become relationships.

Disclaimer: if you get caught committing a crime due to the title of this episode, we deny all responsibility.. In this week’s episode, we discuss ‘I Care a Lot’ which is a film directed by J Blakeson. In terms of the general plot - I Care A Lot’ is a film centred around a con-artist named Marla Grayson (played by Rosamund Pike) who is publicly recognised as the CEO & Founder of Grayson Guardianships. Marla uses her tact and reputability to persuade the legal system that she needs to be given guardianship over elders despite what their family want for them as she claims they are incapable of looking after themselves. The elderly wards then get taken to Berkshire Oaks Senior Living Facility where they reside until the end of their days. They’re placed under sedation and they don’t have any association with anyone outside of the facility, although many are under the impression that they are being well looked after but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Throughout the podcast, we talk about the highs and lows of the film and how it challenged our pre-conceived expectations. One of us found the film to be okay, whilst the other had some strong words to say about it.. can you guess who? Be sure to keep up with us on social media, our Twitter and Instagram handle is @DLDTPodcast :)

Get your jaunty music at the ready because this week we're discussing the BBC/HBO series Gentleman Jack created by Sally Wainwright.  From our favourite Ann(e) to under-appreciation of Ann Walker's courage. We discuss our favourite scenes, the hill top proposal to bringing your thermometer on holiday. And the risky business of watching with your mum, as well as, how perfect the casting of Suranne Jones as Anne Lister and Sophie Rundle as Ann Walker was.  The fann(e)dom would definitely enjoy Shibden After Dark hosted by Leanne and Mary! they delve into each episode in much more detail than we do in this season 1 chat, so be sure to check them out! Follow us on instagram and twitter @DLDTPodcast for all our podcast updates!!