{"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/6a8ef82d6634e0e9baa321b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Holding The Man (2015)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/678d5831fc105e4d3611079e/1787754499126-3628c314-0034-4126-b506-bfbf38b146a3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Our 'Sad Goodbyes and Roadtrips' sub theme on films dealing with HIV &amp; AIDS continues with Neil Armfield's 2015 adaptation of Timothy Conigrave's 1995 memoir, <em>Holding The Man</em>.</p><p>Is the film a mainstream reckoning for Australia's AIDS history (as local critics argued) or is simply a decent tearjerker? Conrad and Joe are divided on its success.</p><p>Plus: casting Australian acting royalty; the terrible WIG game; and that punishing ~2 hour runtime.</p><p>Seen the film or want to hear more details? Subscribe to our Patreon at patreon.com/TheQueerGaze for 14 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"}