EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 1H 37M
But I'm a Cheerleader & The Broken Hearts Club | Pride Month Double Feature ft. Rachel!
from Call Me When They Kiss · host Call Me When They Kiss
We're kicking off Pride Month by sharing our thoughts on TWO rom-coms, AND we're joined by a very special guest! Rachel (aka our lesbian liaison) is one of my dearest friends, and we loved hearing her unique perspective.We start our episode in classic CMWTK fashion by discussing Rachel's celebrity crushes and a cheerleader edition of kiss/marry/kill. And then we start our discussion on the iconic cult classic, "But I'm a Cheerleader".We cover topics such as:What emotions did the movie evoke while watching?What makes the movie so funny/campy?What elements were more difficult to see on screen?Was the romance able to stand out and still feel heartfelt in the center of a satire film?The film's impact on LGBTQ+ representationRachel's personal experience coming outOther queer media recommendations Then we shift the focus to "The Broken Hearts Club" and how the optimistic, character-driven, gay story was so unique for it's time. Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a five-star rating!Love, CMWTK 💕And join us next Friday as we review "Office Romance", a new Netflix rom-com that was just released today, June 5th!Keywords:LGBTQ+ media, queer representation, But I'm a Cheerleader, queer romance, rom com, romantic comedy, romance movies, film analysis, natasha lyonne, pride month, movie, movie review, film, 90s movies
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We're kicking off Pride Month by sharing our thoughts on TWO rom-coms, AND we're joined by a very special guest! Rachel (aka our lesbian liaison) is one of my dearest friends, and we loved hearing her unique perspective.We start our episode in classic CMWTK fashion by discussing Rachel's celebrity crushes and a cheerleader edition of kiss/marry/kill. And then we start our discussion on the iconic cult classic, "But I'm a Cheerleader".We cover topics such as:What emotions did the movie evoke while watching?What makes the movie so funny/campy?What elements were more difficult to see on screen?Was the romance able to stand out and still feel heartfelt in the center of a satire film?The film's impact on LGBTQ+ representationRachel's personal experience coming outOther queer media recommendations Then we shift the focus to "The Broken Hearts Club" and how the optimistic, character-driven, gay story was so unique for it's time. Did you like the episode and want to show us some love? Don’t forget to follow and leave us a five-star rating!Love, CMWTK 💕And join us next Friday as we review "Office Romance", a new Netflix rom-com that was just released today, June 5th!Keywords:LGBTQ+ media, queer representation, But I'm a Cheerleader, queer romance, rom com, romantic comedy, romance movies, film analysis, natasha lyonne, pride month, movie, movie review, film, 90s movies
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