013 - Call Me By Your Name (Adaptation Files #1)

Is that a peach in your pants or are you just excited for a new Cinema Very Gay to drop? This week we kick off a new ongoing episode series of our favorite queer books that were adapted for the movies. Lots can be lost in translation from page to screen, but as this week's movie shows, a strong adapted screenplay can add new depths and perspectives to a great story.  Call Me By Your Name is directed by Luca Guadagnino and released in 2017. It was adapted for the screen by James Ivory from the novel of the same name, written by Andre Aciman. The film follows Elio and Oliver (played by Timothee Chalamet in an Oscar-nominated performance and by Armie Hammer, respectively) as they experience a brief but intense affair in a small Italian coastal town. Jake and Kevin both are enamored with the novel and with the movie, so we strongly encourage you to read and watch them immediately. Listen in as we ask ourselves, how is such an interior novel manifested so beautifully on screen? Is Chalamet's performance a good portrayal of book Elio? Why was there not, like, a LOT more nudity in this movie? This and more on Cinema Very Gay! After the beauty of CMBYN, it's hard to tear ourselves back to the reality of our mini-series, but we press forward! The fourth installment in our Eating Out Cinematic Universe discussion continues with the film Eating Out: Drama Camp. Somehow, this movie defies expectations and brings the comedy almost back to "sloppy seconds" levels, but we are still confused about...well, a lot. Why are all these adults at a drama camp? Why are we abandoning Tiffany? How many former reality TV contestants can this series get naked on screen? At least we had Drew Droege!