{"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/6a8510f5a835875d37789a35?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Crying Game (1992)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1787105457220-0e85ee46-de66-4d7e-b60c-3f5feb7b4501.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Conrad and Joe wrap up our 'Gay Panic' theme with Neil Jordan's <em>The Crying Game</em> (1992).</p><p>The film notoriously features a \"trans twist\" which dominated pop culture discussions, leading to a flawed legacy (to such a degree that Conrad has never revisited it before now).</p><p>On a rewatch: this is a love story with a whole act that follows Dil's revelation and, while Fergus' reaction is initially troubling, there's <em>much</em> more to this film than <u>just</u> the reveal.</p><p>Plus: exploring the theme of identity; Joe's appreciation of Jordan's filmography; skirting around the IRA and the Troubles; and celebrating Miranda Richardson's Jude.</p><p>Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for ~19 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"}