Episode 178 God's Own Country

At its core, the gay romantic drama God’s Own Country (2017), is a quiet, tender film about personal growth and the power of perspective. It just also happens to have a lamb-skinning scene, and an elbow-deep, bovine rectal reproductive examination. While similar to Brokeback Mountain, this movie eschews pathos by giving its characters the power of choice, yielding an emotional and satisfying experience that both Matt and Ryan had to sit and digest through the credits. Brilliant performances, stunning cinematography, and a smart script round out this true treasure of modern queer cinema. Join us for an episode that includes a bunch of beef-bit butter, a trendy moment of transcendence, and an introduction to our new friend Willy Nilly, this week on Ex Rated Movies!