James Somerton

Épisode 1 - Geek Theory - Episode #1 "The Marvel Issue"

20 novembre 2013

I think Marvel has a problem on its hands, and in this video I fill you in on why I think so, and what they need to do to fix it.

Épisode 2 - Geek Theory - Episode #2 "The DC Cinematic Black Hole"

25 novembre 2013

In this episode I talk about DC's attempts at created a cinematic universe like Marvel's, how they're failing, and how they could make it succeed.

Épisode 3 - Days of Marvel Future - Geek Theory Episode 3

20 janvier 2014

A look at what I think will happen in the coming years within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Share and like! 🙂 Special thanks to my friend Nick for helping me with this one

Épisode 4 - Geek Movie Review! Captain America: The Winter Solider

4 avril 2014

My review of Marvel's next blockbuster; Captain America: The Winter Solider.

Épisode 5 - Geek Review: X-men "Days of Future Past"

22 mai 2014

My review of the new X-men movie "Days of Future Past"

Épisode 6 - Geek Theory #4: The Fantastic Five!

12 août 2014

Check out my list of characters that I'd love to see find their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Épisode 7 - Film Theory #1: Is The Blockbuster Dying?

27 août 2014

In the first episode of Film Theory, I have a look at what some are calling "The Death of the Summer Blockbuster"

Épisode 8 - The Stonewall Film Effect - Gay Geek Theory (Video essay)

1 juillet 2017

James sits down to talk about the history of gays in film, and what "The Stonewall Film Effect" may mean for the future of gay cinema.

Épisode 9 - Harry Potter and The Closet Under The Stairs - Queer themes in Harry Potter (Video essay)

1 juillet 2018

A look at gay themes in JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. From Philosopher's Stone to Fantastic Beasts! Twiter @rantyravejames Patreon https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton

Épisode 10 - Monsters in the Closet - A History of LGBT Representation in Horror Cinema (Video essay)

22 octobre 2018

A feature length video essay looking at the history of LGBT represenation in horror cinema. Inspired by the book of the same name by Harry M. Benshoff PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton TWITTER: @je_somerton

Épisode 11 - Making It Big: The History of Gay Adult Film (Documentary)

30 août 2020

Men, Murder, and Monopolies "Making It Big" is a feature-length video essay about the history of gay erotic films in America. From Beefcake to bareback, this video explores the changing social attitudes surrounding porn, the people who made it happen, and the technological advances that made it all possible. Based on the book "Bigger than Life" by Jeffrey Escoffier Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Twitter: je_somerton This video contains copyrighted material. The use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I am making this material available in my efforts to further bring to light the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. I believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. 00:00 Introduction 04:34 Part 1: Beefcake 09:36 Part 2: Softcore Boiled 14:13 Part 3: Sex on the Beach 20:36 Part 4: Flight of the Falcon 25:38 Part 5: Aspen 30:31 Part 6: Catalina 35:54 Part 7: Sex in the Ruins 47:59 Part 8: Requiem 53:44 Part 9: More of a Man 01:01:30 Part 10: Cyber Sexuality 01:03:32 Part 11: Cobra 01:16:44 Part 12: Rise of the Geeks 01:22:11 Epilogue

Épisode 12 - Evil Queens: A Gay Look at Disney History (Video essay)

10 septembre 2020

A deep dive into the history of LGBT representation (or lackthereof) in Disney films. From the Silly Symphonies to Star Wars and Marvel. Based on the book "Tinker Belles and Evil Queens" by Sean P. Griffin Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Twitter: je_somerton This video contains copyrighted material. The use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I am making this material available in my efforts to further bring to light the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. I believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. 00:00 Introduction 06:06 The Days of Walt Disney 29:46 The New Blood 58:51 A New Era

Épisode 13 - Society and Queer Horror

4 octobre 2020

A video essay delving into the horrors of society, and how they effect the queer population. Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Twitter: je_somerton This video contains copyrighted material. The use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I am making this material available in my efforts to further bring to light the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. I believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. 00:00 Introduction 05:11 Sisters of Salem 11:27 Bullied 18:26 The Hellbound Heart 26:55 A Good Girl 36:46 The Others 47:36 Death by Monogamy 53:53 Disturbia 01:02:13 Home is Where the Hell Is 01:11:56 Trauma #Halloween #LGBT #Scream

Épisode 14 - The Scarlet Witch and Marvel’s Gay Power Couple

11 février 2021

How did Marvel accidentally create a gay power couple? And what exactly does the Scarlet Witch have to do with it? Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Twitter: je_somerton This video contains copyrighted material. The use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I am making this material available in my efforts to further bring to light the history of LGBTQ+ representation in film and television. I believe this constitutes a fair use of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. #Marvel #disney+ #Kang 00:00 Introduction 03:04 The Kids Are Not Alright 07:23 A Witch Called Wanda 19:26 The Wizard and the Warrior 28:58 Identity Marketing

Épisode 15 - “Killing Stalking” and The Romancing of Abuse

2 avril 2021

What the hell is “Killing Stalking”? #KillingStalking #VideoEssay #manga ==================== https://www.thehotline.org https://www.loveisrespect.org https://www.strongheartshelpline.org http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org My Patreon: http://patreon.com/jamessomerton chAosOPUS STUDIOS https://www.chaosopus.com ==================== 00:00 Content Warning and Introduction 05:17 1. Tainted Love 19:58 2. Crazy in Love 22:22 3. Is It Love? 29:51 4. You Give Love A Bad Name 35:53 5. I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That) 44:05 6. This Is Not A Love Song 52:32 7. Love Never Dies

Épisode 16 - An Over-Emotional Look at Why JK Rowling is Bad

12 mai 2021

JK Rowling has made her opinion of trans people clear, but where she stands in the hearts of the fans isn't nearly as obvious. Is enjoying Harry Potter also supporting Rowling by default? Or... can there be Harry Potter without JK Rowling? 00:00 Introduction 01:12 Part One: The Philosopher's Denial 09:02 Part Two: The Chamber of Anger 16:26 Part Three: The Prisoner of Gender 23:13 Part Four: The Goblet of Bargaining 32:05 Part Five: The Order of Foundations 44:40 Part Six: The Half-Depressed YouTuber 51:25 Part Seven: The Deathly Acceptance #HarryPotter #JKRowling #LGBTQ

Épisode 17 - For The Love of Gay Nuance

14 juin 2021

What kind of representation actually counts as gay representation? What counts as pandering? What counts as baiting? And what's the difference? When is nuance enough? #BoysLove #Anime #gay 00:00 Intro 04:24 Part 1: Implausible Deniability 11:14 Part 2: Explicit Content 20:29 Part 3: A Hidden Creation 26:19 Part 4: Good and Bad Representation 35:54 Part 5: The Climax Comes So Early

Épisode 18 - The Sadism of Class

31 juillet 2021

There's so much more going on in "Painter of the Night" than just sex and violence. My Patreon: http://patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Intro 03:47 Part 1 - Spilling Tea 11:15 Part 2 - Subjugation Fetish 18:27 Part 3 - We Eat Our Own 30:17 Part 4 - We Are All Parasites 41:27 Part 5 - Class Contrast #PainteroftheNight #Manga #VideoEssay

Épisode 19 - Disney's Gay Cultural Appropriation | James Somerton

31 août 2021

Disney has always had a problem with LGBT representation… but in the summer of 2021 they took it to a new level. #Disney #Luca #Raya 00:00 Introduction 06:20 Falcon and the Winter Soldier 15:40 Loki 23:00 Raya and the Last Dragon 25:48 Luca 29:50 Real Talk

Épisode 20 - Disney's War Against Gay kids | James Somerton

13 septembre 2021

Why does the family-friendly empire of Disney, and society as a whole, hold such animosity toward gay kids? Previous video: https://youtu.be/cMde5YLG6-w #Disney #Luca #Disneyplus 00:00 Introduction 04:54 Part 1 - Why Disney? 11:36 Part 2 - Show Business 17:55 Part 3 - A Creeping Normal 26:02 Part 4 - Queer Fear

Épisode 21 - The Gay Appeal of Toxic Love

4 octobre 2021

From the toxic love of 'Hannibal' to the immortal gaslighting in Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles... Why are LGBT people so attracted to society's monsters? PATREON: Patreon.com/jamessomerton #Hannibal #AnneRice #interviewwiththevampire 00:00 Introduction 06:28 Part 1: They Eat Your Heart 25:38 Part 2: They Suck The Life Out Of You 45:40 Part 3: They Take Away Your Friends 59:35 Part 4: They Isolate You

Épisode 22 - Video Games and the Choice to be Gay

5 novembre 2021

Is being gay a choice? According to mainstream video games… probably. PATREON : www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Thumbnail art by: Xelgot https://xelgot.artstation.com #LGBT #Hades #VideoGames 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Part 1 - Groundbreakers 13:36 Part 2 - Homo-Optional 30:46 Part 3 - Glass Ceiling 45:30 Part 4 - Political Identity

Épisode 23 - Hollywood's (Gay) China Problem | James Somerton

18 novembre 2021

Stop using China as an excuse for Hollywood’s lack of LGBTQ content. PATREON: www.Patreon.com/jamessomerton Credit to @ThaiBL Español subtitles by Luis Durand #BL #VideoEssay #China Buy Nick’s book here! Paperbook Special Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777171644/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_MSRZ3Z01RE5V52X7NV0S E-Book and Normal Edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09B82SLPM/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_VR099JCBXF7DHBQ9KMG6 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Part One - Below The Line 15:26 Part Two - Widening The Aperture 24:22 Part Three - Depth of Field 35:25 Part Four - CinemaSCOPE

Épisode 24 - The Necessity of Gay Crime | James Somerton

9 janvier 2022

What started as a look at the anime "Banana Fish" turned into a deep exploration of why crime might just be essential to gay life. Join my Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/je_somerton 00:00 Introduction 04:14 Part One 14:30 Part Two 27:43 Part Three 43:37 Part Four

Épisode 25 - SHIPPING - The Good, The Bad, and the Thirsty

10 février 2022

What is shipping? Why do we do it? And what does it mean for LGBT representation? SUPPORT TELOS HERE https://www.telospictures.com/support Jessie Gender's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxqQwAVEbM8&t=7937s Thumbnail art by https://twitter.com/ghostlyday?s=21 #VideoEssay #lgbt #anime 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Part One: The Truth Untold 09:49 Part Two: Boy In Luv 18:29 Part Three: Pied Piper 33:14 Part Four: Fake Love 41:30 Part Five: Life Goes On

Épisode 26 - How Wanda Became An Accidental Gay Icon

25 février 2022

#scarletwitch #multiverseofmadness #wandavision 00:00 Introduction 06:23 Part One: Queen Witch 15:18 Part Two: She's a Witch, She's a Lover 31:42 Part Three: The Witch Is Back 44:57 Part Four: Life's A Witch

Épisode 27 - Disney's Silence on Gay Youth

5 mars 2022

As a company, Disney has so much influence that they've forced copyright laws to change over and over. And yet they keep quiet when it comes to the health and safety of queer youth. SUPPORT TELOS: https://www.telospictures.com/support PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #Disney

Épisode 28 - The Tragedy of Being Rich | James Somerton

20 mars 2022

What's more tragic? Being poor or being rich? You might be surprised at how media portrays it. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Introduction 00:00 Part One 03:52 Part Two 15:16 Part Three 25:41 Part Four 32:02 Part Five 38:08 Part Six 47:50

Épisode 29 - The Brilliance of Our Flag Means Death

10 avril 2022

SPOILERS AHEAD How “Our Flag Means Death” portrays the struggle of being your true self in a world that expects you to lie. Join my Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton Follow me on Twitter: www.twitter.com/je_somerton 00:00 Introduction 04:16 Part One - It’s a Pirate Life, Hunty! 12:30 Part Two - The Booty 19:47 Part Three - A Man of Fortune 27:06 Part Four - Dead Men Spill No Tea 36:46 Part Five - Feelings in a Bottle 42:04 Part Six - Buried Pleasure #OurFlagMeansDeath #GraceAndFrankie #VideoEssay

Épisode 30 - The Secret Crimes of a Dying Franchise

17 avril 2022

Just how bad is Secrets of Dumbledore as a movie? And... what does it say about its creator? PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton TWITTER: https://twitter.com/je_somerton 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Part One 12:11 Part Two

Épisode 31 - Heartstopper and Queer Optimism

23 avril 2022

Heartstopper by @aliceoseman is charming, cute, corny, adorable, and something we absolutely need right now. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 02:12 Part One - What Is Heart Stopper? 10:48 Part Two - Why It Is So Important Right Now #HeartStopper #AliceOseman #Netflix

Épisode 32 - Nintendo's Queer Relationship With Gender

8 mai 2022

Nintendo has always had an odd relationship with gender representation and presentation. So let's talk it about it! PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Part One - Lore 06:28 Part Two - Assigned Game At Launch 22:19 Part Three - Homo Hyrule 33:18 Part Four - I Choose You! 40:48 Part Five - Player Choice 50:15 Part Six - Cheat Code

Épisode 33 - How a Gay Show Changed TV... and Was Forgotten

9 juin 2022

Queer as Folk revolutionized the portrayal of gay and lesbian characters on TV. So why did we forget about it? PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 03:47 Part One 09:29 Part Two 16:03 Part Three #Pride #lgbt #queerasfolk

Épisode 34 - The Queer Sensibilities of Cinema

14 juin 2022

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 04:42 All About Eve 10:48 Whatever Happened To Baby Jane? 25:28 Who's Afraid if Virginia Woolf? 37:52 Mommie Dearest 59:46 Intermission 01:00:39 Clue 01:07:02 Death Becomes Her 01:20:13 Elvira 01:26:17 Batman 01:38:47 Drag Queen Road Trips 01:46:36 But I'm a Cheerleader 01:52:56 Climax #gay #lgbt #videoessay

Épisode 35 - Nostalgia, and Remembering The Bad Times

16 juillet 2022

Nostalgia can be fun and whimsical... but it may also lead to the downfall of society. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Prologue 04:24 Chapter One 13:59 Chapter Two 26:51 Chapter Three 46:35 Chapter Four 59:38 Chapter Five 01:09:03 Chapter Six 01:14:09 Chapter Seven #strangerthings #nostalgia

Épisode 36 - How Disney Tore Down The Owl House

13 août 2022

Why did Disney cancel The Owl House? Oh we know. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 04:34 Part One - A Nest of Owls 14:45 Part Two - The Pedlar 25:47 Part Three - The Garden of Earthly Delights 31:28 Part Four - A Ship of Fools 37:30 Part Five - Hell 42:19 Part Six - Ecco Homo 48:05 Part Seven - Beset By Devils 55:09 Part Eight - The Last Judgement #Disney #owlhouse #DisneyPlus #theowlhouse

Épisode 37 - Ranking "The Best" Gay Movies Of All Time

26 août 2022

I went through a bunch of lists of “the best” LGBTQ movies and decided to put them in their place. https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Intro and Channel Update 03:12 1-10 13:09 11-20 20:21 21-30 31:21 31-40 42:19 41-52

Épisode 38 - Reclaiming the "Q" Word

19 septembre 2022

*Re-upload* The Q word is a very contentious one these days. But gay words have always been contentious. Let's have a look at their history, and what we can do to take the "hate" out of "hate speech". 00:00 Intro 01:28 Part One 06:50 Part Two 12:51 Part Three 18:25 Part Four 24:10 Part Five 28:18 Part Six 34:36 Part Seven

Épisode 39 - The Diversity of "The Rings of Power"

26 septembre 2022

Offset your carbon footprint on Wren: https://www.wren.co/start/jamessomerton The first 100 people who sign up will have 10 extra trees planted in their name! Middle Earth has always been pretty woke, despite what you might have heard. PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton This video was sponsored by Wren 00:00 Introduction 05:50 Part One - Sue Me 12:39 Part Two - Fake History 22:41 Part Three - Global Shire 30:59 Part Four - Fairies & Unicorns 37:22 Part Five - Frustrated Fairy Noises #ringsofpower #lotr #lordoftherings

Épisode 40 - The Issues With "Bros" (Special Podcast Episode)

4 octobre 2022

https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #bros #gay #movies

Épisode 41 - Queer Representation in Modern Horror

9 octobre 2022

Horror movies have been getting queerer in the new millennium. https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #horrorstories #movies #gay 00:00 Introduction 03:56 Part One - The Monsters Are Real 11:23 Part Two - The Evolution of Tolerance 19:06 Chapter Three - Laugh Yourself To Death 24:32 Chapter Four - Horror Becomes Real 29:32 Chapter Five - All About The Dolls 37:02 Chapter Six - We’re All The Final Girl 45:24 Chapter Seven - Horrific Transitions 52:04 Chapter Eight - They Always Get Up

Épisode 42 - The Troubling Thirst for Jeffrey Dahmer

21 octobre 2022

There's always been an attraction to fictional monsters, but what happens when that monster is real? PATREON: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Part 1 - Framed 11:09 Part 2 - In Frame 20:24 Part 3 - Re-Framed #dahmer #KillingStalking #truecrime

Épisode 43 - The Outing of Kit Connor (Special Podcast Episode)

1 novembre 2022

We need to talk about the horrible situation that "fans" put Kit Connor in. PATREON: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #kitconnor #heartstopper #gay

Épisode 44 - The Harmful Drive for Queer Perfection

5 novembre 2022

Why is it that, for queer people, perfection is a necessity instead of an option? PATREON: Https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Chapter 1 12:00 Chapter 2 18:55 Chapter 3 31:27 Chapter 4 40:29 Chapter 5

Épisode 45 - The Traumatic Camp of "Mommie Dearest"

10 novembre 2022

If it wasn't camp, it would just be true. This was previously released as a segment in the "Whatever Happened To Good Taste?" video. PATREON: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton

Épisode 46 - The Queer Erasure of Asexuality (A Discussion)

17 novembre 2022

Something new to the channel! Maybe something we'll keep doing? Let us know what you think of this format! https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton

Épisode 47 - The Gay Body Image Crisis

1 décembre 2022

A lot of horrible things have happened because of the rise of the far right. But would you guess that the gay body image crisis is one of them? 00:00 Introduction 10:25 1. The Axis 19:46 2. A Model Citizen 27:13 3. Industrialization 36:50 4. The Ubermensch

Épisode 48 - Best Of Queer Media 2022

16 décembre 2022

Nick's Book! Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1777171644/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_R8PTMRTM9CRYG1CZDPFB Everywhere Else: https://www.ntherrgott.com/avalonknightseries My Instagram https://www.instagram.com/je_somerton/ 00:00 Intro 01:09 Sandman 04:54 Heartstopper 08:23 Everything Everywhere All At Once 11:28 Interview With The Vampire 14:36 What We Do In The Shadows 18:33 Chucky 21:51 Out Flag Means Death 24:04 American Horror Story #Bestof #Bestof2022

Épisode 49 - The Important Non-Meaning of Attack on Titan

1 janvier 2023

The actual meaning of Attack on Titan might be far more complicated than you think. Or… it might be so simple you won’t want to admit it. Art by Kenbo Patreon: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #attackontitan #aot #shingekinokyojin 00:00 Introduction 04:20 Chapter One 10:40 Chapter Two 18:08 Chapter Three 29:37 Chapter 4 (Part 1) 40:13 Chapter 4 (Part 2) 51:38 Chapter 4 (Part 3)

Épisode 50 - Why Bad Gays Are Good

14 janvier 2023

Helluva Boss, Brandon Rogers, and why the "bad gays" are actually the good ones. PATREON: www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 12:03 Part 1 - Genre F*** 22:46 Part 2 - Mr. Rogers' Neighbourhood 29:33 Part 3 - Gate Kept 36:41 Part 4 - Size Queen 46:33 Part 5 - Targeted Audience 52:04 Part 6 - Raise Hell #helluvaboss #hazbinhotel

Épisode 51 - The Queer Joy of Everything Everywhere All At Once

24 janvier 2023

Experience the queer joy in the multiverse of Everything Everywhere All At Once PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Part One 11:56 Part Two 19:49 Part Three #everythingeverywhereallatonce #Oscars #academyawards

Épisode 52 - The Death of Queer Privacy

1 février 2023

Grab Atlas VPN for just $1.99/mo before the deal expires: https://get.atlasvpn.com/JamesS With the release of "Knock At The Cabin", we decided to take a look at the growing attacks on the queer community's privacy and security. PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 05:57 Part One - Full Coverage 18:18 Part Two - Policy Reminder 23:40 Part Three - Terms and Conditions 31:30 Part Four - The Fine Print

Épisode 53 - How Hollywood was Born Gay

15 février 2023

Grab AtlasVPN for just $1.83/month and get +3 MONTHS extra using my link: https://get.atlasvpn.com/JamesS The first in a series of eight videos looking back at the queer history of Hollywood from the beginning of the film industry to modern blockbusters and streaming. PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 03:37 Chapter 1 12:53 Chapter 2 22:00 Chapter 3 #documentary #lgbt #movies

Épisode 54 - The Real Hogwarts Legacy

1 mars 2023

Harry Potter and All The Crap PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 03:12 Part One 16:00 Part Two 24:33 Part Three 32:40 Part Four #lgbt #lgbtq

Épisode 55 - Hollywood's Golden Age (of Queer Coding)

15 mars 2023

Thanks to MANSCAPED for sponsoring today's video! Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping on your order with my promo code "JAMESS" at https://mnscpd.com/JamesSomerton The second in a series of eight videos looking back at the queer history of Hollywood from the beginning of the film industry to modern blockbusters and streaming. PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 03:04 Chapter 1 12:05 Chapter 2 18:49 Chapter 3 #Documentary #lgbt #movies

Épisode 56 - The Role of Adult Media in Gay Identity (A Conversation)

22 mars 2023

Grab AtlasVPN for just $1.83/month and get +3 MONTHS extra using my link: https://get.atlasvpn.com/JamesS How much influence has adult media had on the development of gay and bisexual men? PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 03:14 Segment 1 13:21 Segment 2 27:46 Segment 3

Épisode 57 - The Gays and Dating Apps (A Conversation)

5 avril 2023

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Épisode 58 - Sex, Violence, Showgirls, and The American Way

7 avril 2023

For 50% off with HelloFresh PLUS free shipping on your first box, use code JAMESS50 at https://bit.ly/40pcqEH! Modest Proposal Art by Henry Behrens PATREON LINK: https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/NTHerrgott 00:00 Introduction 4:58 The Bad Movies Club 12:44 Isn't It Iconic? 22:06 Please Sir, I Want Some Gore 31:01 Basic 37:32 Showtime! 38:23 "BAD" 46:03 Suspension of Disbelief 51:43 Re-Examination 56:35 Climax

Épisode 59 - America v. Homosexuality

15 avril 2023

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Épisode 60 - The Queer Dystopia of the LGB Movement

20 avril 2023

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Épisode 61 - The Glass Ceiling of Gay Success (A Discussion)

26 avril 2023

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Épisode 62 - How Spoilers Are Ruining Everything

29 avril 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS How To Stop Caring And Learn To Love Spoilers https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton https://www.jamessomerton.com 00:00 Intro 05:54 Part 1 15:27 Part 2 28:36 Part 3 35:41 Part 4 #thelastofus #starwars #gameofthrones

Épisode 63 - Where The "Bury Your Gays" Trope Came From

11 mai 2023

To get a one-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 + 5 individual travel packs for FREE with your first purchase, go to: http://www.athleticgreens.com/jamessomerton James's Twitter: https://twitter.com/je_somerton Nicks Twitter: https://twitter.com/NTHerrgott MERCH: https://james-somerton-store.creator-spring.com/ 00:00 Introduction 07:49 Before The Court Decision 20:20 After The Court Decision #lgbt #lgbtq

Épisode 64 - When Hollywood Came Out of the Closet

18 mai 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton https://www.jamessomerton.com 00:00 Introduction 08:06 Chapter One 17:13 Chapter Two 22:53 Chapter Three #lgbt #lgbtq

Épisode 65 - The Dangers of Blissful Ignorance

27 mai 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS How the media's cooption of fascist imagery, and it's constant "greyness" of villains has lead to a society that waves REAL fascism away. https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton https://www.jamessomerton.com 00:00 Introduction 02:55 Sponsor 04:57 Part One - Sitting Pretty 12:54 Part Two - So What? 26:10 Part Three - Main Herr 36:34 Part Four - Maybe This Time #lgbt #lgbtq

Épisode 66 - The Problem With Pride | James Somerton

7 juin 2023

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Épisode 67 - Broadway, Living, and Gay Hope

27 juin 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS What has RENT gone down in history as THE queer play about HIV/AIDS when it's barely about queer people, barely about AIDS, and a much better play about queer people and HIV/AIDS came out years before it? Let's investigate. https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton https://www.jamessomerton.com 00:00 Introduction 08:31 1. Renter’s Market 14:58 2. Penis From Heaven 21:13 3. Not All Rainbows 27:08 4. You and Me, Easy as AZT 33:20 5. Bohemia! What a concept! 42:35 6. AIDS in America 50:30 7. Manic Pixie Dream Homelessness 01:03:17 8. Glory To

Épisode 68 - The History of Gay Hollywood

13 juillet 2023

Hollywood, despite the best efforts of executives and studio heads, has been gay since the day it was born. In this video we'll explore the first seventy years of Tinsel Town's not-so-private closet. From silent film and federal investigations to the golden age of coding and the rise of out and proud queer cinema. https://www.patreon.com/jamessomerton #hollywood #lgbt #history 00:00 Introduction 03:02 Part One - The Birth of Gay Hollywood 28:53 Part Two - The Invisible Men 53:46 Part Three - Black Listed 01:17:12 Part Four - Dying To Be Gay 01:41:58 Part Five - A Crack in the Closet

Épisode 69 - Fistory!

14 juillet 2023

Oh our live streams are fun #furries

Épisode 70 - The Real Burden of Being Rich

9 août 2023

They're asking! We should oblige.

Épisode 71 - Killing Stalking and the Love of a Bad Boy

9 août 2023

I mean... he is hot.

Épisode 72 - The Barbie to Evangelion Pipeline

12 août 2023

#evangelion #Barbie

Épisode 73 - Coming This Fall

3 septembre 2023

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Épisode 74 - Neil Gaiman: A straight author with amazing queer characters?

5 septembre 2023

Épisode 75 - The Campy Queer Sensibilities of Barbie

14 septembre 2023

Check out Manta Sleep here https://bit.ly/45YCh8X and make sure to use SOMERTON for 10% off your order! How Barbie is a masterpiece of modern camp, and why queer people connected with it so much. 00:00 Introduction 08:53 Sponsor 09:56 Part 1 15:42 Part 2 21:56 Part 3 30:52 Part 4 38:20 Part 5 #Barbie #videoessay

Épisode 76 - PSA: Taking A Break From Marvel Movies

15 septembre 2023

Épisode 77 - The Magic Realism of Revolutionary Girl Utena

7 octobre 2023

#anime #videoessay www.patreon.com/jamessomerton

Épisode 78 - Religion and Anime!

8 octobre 2023

#anime #religion www.patreon.com/jamessomerton

Épisode 79 - Vampires, and the Gays That Love Them

13 octobre 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS Join us on Patreon to see videos up to six months early! WWW.PATREON.COM/jamessomerton Vampires have been a part of queer culture for as long as queer culture has existed. But why? #horrorstories #lgbt #halloween #gay 00:00 Introduction 10:17 Part 1: You’re Dead 19:38 Part 2: Lady Killers 26:42 Part 3: Start Crossed 39:42 Part 4 De-Fanged 48:22 Part 5: The Sun Rises

Épisode 80 - The Gay Horror Manga You Should Be Reading

29 octobre 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS Join us on Patreon to see videos up to six months early! WWW.PATREON.COM/jamessomerton The Summer Hikaru Died is an ongoing horror manga SO GOOD I had to make a video about it long before it finishes. #manga #horrorstories

Épisode 81 - The Gay Horror Manga You should Be Reading - The Summer Hikaru Died #horrorstories #manga

1 novembre 2023

Épisode 82 - Gay Happiness and Mainstream Media

13 novembre 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS Join us on Patreon to see videos up to six months early! WWW.PATREON.COM/jamessomerton Let's talk about happy gay media, and why some gay people really, really, hate it... and why they're justified. #heartstopper #youngroyals #redwhiteandroyalblue 00:00 Disclaimer 00:38 Synopsis 07:42 Chapter 1 15:37 Chapter 2 20:32 Chapter 3 26:50 Chapter 4 33:33 Chapter 5 38:30 Chapter 6

Épisode 83 - Neil Gaiman & Queering Fantasy

23 novembre 2023

Head to https://www.squarespace.com/jamess to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code JAMESS Join us on Patreon to see videos up to six months early! WWW.PATREON.COM/jamessomerton How is it that a straight writer creates some of the best queer characters in fiction? 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Vers One 11:32 Vers Two 17:49 Vers Three 22:25 Vers Four 29:06 Vers Five 35:51 Vers Six 39:18 Vers Seven