But I'm A Cheerleader (1999): "Girlie Pop Behavior"
It's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An instant queer classic, this candy-colored flick is packed full of heart, silliness, and undeniable chemistry between Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall. Whether you first watched it as a preteen without parental supervision or only saw it after MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers dropped their "Silk Chiffon" music video, it's pretty much consensus that Jamie Babbit's satirical rom-com is required viewing — and if you somehow still haven't seen it, well, we would be honored to make the introduction.
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References:
https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518
https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/
https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/
https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/
https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life
Behind the Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcI
Deleted Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLko
https://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQ
Tattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):
https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI
"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:
https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c
