About this episode
We're back in Hitchcock territory talking about queer villains again with 1951's Strangers on a Train . In addition to queer author Patricia Highsmith's source material, we've got lead actor Farley Granger ( Rope ), obsessive stalking, "I like you" and shirt buttoning, plus climactic fucking on the carousel. Plus: a tense tennis match, a reflective murder, slutty Miriam, frequent subversions, surprising comedy, and MVP Pat Hitchcock as Babs! References: > Danny Savage. “ Homosexuality in Hitchcock’s Strangers on a Train (Updated) .” Savage Film > Noah Gittell. " Murder and Queer Commentary Brew in Strangers on a Train . " Washington City Paper > Mervyn Nicholson. " Stranger and Stranger: Hitchcock and Male Envy. " Bright Lights Film Journal Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter , Instagram , Youtube , Letterboxd , Facebook , or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners > Trace: @tracedthurman > Joe: @bstolemyremote Be sure to support the boys on Patreon ! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.