{"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/69f6b39e417b02e938d22252?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"And The Band Played On (1993)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1777775434110-9954c994-5e6e-4754-beee-381303407779.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Conrad and Joe check out Roger Spottiswoode's sprawling 1993 adaptation of Randy Shilts non-fiction tome, <em>And The Band Played On.</em></p><p>Featuring a star studded A-list cast, the film falls somewhere between medical procedural and contagion film as scientists and activists try to identify the AIDS virus and overcome systemic/bureaucratic hurdles.</p><p>Plus: villainous Alan Alda; tension in the editing bay; and questioning the representation of queers who want to keep the bathhouses open</p><p>Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for ~21.5 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"}