{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/69a85818d7234219a3ea45a8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Baby (2024)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1772640260863-0a3decf3-ecda-45e4-9d45-28f4a202f16f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The second to last entry in our 'Sex Work and Pornography' theme is Brazilian director Marcelo Caetano's <em>Baby</em> (2024) about a newly released convict who is introduced to a life of sex work by an older man.</p><p>From cruising spots to the intersection of sex &amp; drugs, this beautiful film features a great debut performance by João Pedro Mariano as the title character. But there are a few elements, such as the contrived last act conflict, that don't entirely work for us.</p><p>Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for ~15 more minutes of spoiler-heavy discussion.</p><p>Like the show? Rate, review and subscribe to help others find us</p><p>Follow the show on Insta and BlueSky: @thequeergaze.</p><p>Email us: thequeergazeshow@gmail.com</p>","author_name":"Conrad Chambers & Joe Lipsett"}