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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 1H 27M

But I'm a Cheerleader

from Movie Friends · host Seth Vargas & Michelle Rubinstein

For this month's Patron voted episode we discuss Jamie Babit's 1999 queer classic, But I'm a Cheerleader! We discuss drag, critiquing queer humor too harshly, why the intimate moments highlight the horrors of conversion therapy, Rupaul, Natasha Lyonne's hair journey and why this film deserves it's place in the coming-of-age canon. Also: Sun Chips! Oreo kisses! The Governor! Check it out! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, shout out on the show AND you get to vote on monthly episodes and themes and a 25% discount in our merch store. That's a lot for only $5 a month! For more info and to sign up visit us on Patreon You can also give a Movie Friends subscription here: Gift a Movie Friends Subscription! Visit our website Check out our merch store Send us an email! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram Fill out our listener survey

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