The Queer Quadrant

X-Men: First Class with Rachel LaBonte

October 2, 2026·2h 20m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Rachel LaBonte (Entertainment Weekly) is back to solve the Cuban Missile Crisis with us! We discuss the revitalized fandom that was birthed with Matthew Vaughn's 2010 film, the Cherik "lovers to enemies" evolution, idealogical debates in mega-blockbusters, mutants as the ultimate metaphor, and our hopes for the Marvel reboot.Follow us on Twitter, Bluesky, and IG! (And Jordan's Letterboxd / Brooke's Letterboxd)Follow Rachel on Letterboxd and Serializd!

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