Talking 'Call Me by Your Name' With Its Straight Author

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Talking Call Me by Your Name With Its Straight Author
Andre Aciman opens up about his beloved book in the latest Advocate Asks podcast. 
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          Oct 18, 2018
          
        
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Daniel Reynolds is the editor of social media for The Advocate. A native of New Jersey, he writes about entertainment, health, and politics.
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Best Picture Oscar nominee Call Me By Your Name quickly became last year's most talked about queer film. Starring Armie Hammer and Timothee Chalamet, the tender love story has now earned its place in cinematic history. Advocate editor Daniel Reynolds sat down with Andre Aciman, the author of the novel upon which the movie is based, to discuss how a straight man ended up writing one of the seminal gay love stories of all time. 
Watch highlights from the interview in our video, or listen to the full podcast interview on The Advocate Asks player below.
The Advocate Asks is a brand-new biweekly Q&A podcast featuring diverse voices of the LGBTQ world. From celebrities to activists to everyday people making a difference, this podcast explores the many sides of the queer community. Subscribe and listen to the podcast to not miss a single episode.

        
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Talking Call Me by Your Name With Its Straight Author

Andre Aciman opens up about his beloved book in the latest Advocate Asks podcast.

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