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Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Disturbing Behavior - 1998 with Cult Cinema CircleWe're going back to the 90s this week and talking Disturbing Behavior! Joining us is Jesse Krempel, the host of the Cult Cinema Circle podcast! We get into the studio interference, the importance of language, our ideal yogurt order, the dangers of getting horny, and most importantly, wonder who put acid in our Spam?
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2025-01-101h 59Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!An American Werewolf in London - 1981It's a New Year so it's time for another "New Year, New You" film to start us off! We're traveling abroad for our first outing this year and talking An American Werewolf in London! We rave over the practical effects, wonder how long is an appropriate time to pee, and Clayton gets so horny on main for David, this podcast should almost be X-rated!
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2025-01-0253 minMen Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Silent Night - 2021 with Lisa LambertIt's Christmas at the end of the world this week because we're talking Silent Night! We're joined by returning guest and friend of the pod Lisa Lambert to dig through the murky morality of this pitch black horror comedy!
CW: Suicide
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2024-12-212h 14Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!La La Land - 2016 with Shane AndersonThis week it's all about L.A. because we're talking La La Land!!! We are joined in the city of stars by filmmaker and podcaster Shane Anderson! Together, we discuss seeing ourselves in insufferable characters, our feelings on tapas, being truly passionate about something, one woman shows, and, of course, that infamous Oscars moment.
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Clayton - @justhappy2cu2024-12-202h 23Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Prometheus - 2012 with Mike DodaroWe were wrong, we were so wrong (not to do this episode sooner)! We're going back to the Alien-verse and talking all about Prometheus today! It may be divisive among the fandom, but we definitely land on one side of the spectrum - we love it. We get into the ideas of souls, faith, healthcare made only for men, and Jesus Christ himself!
Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes you won't find here on the main feed! We do movie reviews of things currently in the cinema, film commentaries, and even monthly minisodes...2024-12-062h 07Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Once - 2007 with Marc BonanniWe're gettin' folksy this episode! We watched Once! We sat down with Marc Bonanni, you might know him as Broadway by Ghostlight on YouTube, to talk unrequited love, quirky characters, insufferable men, and the appropriateness of wearing house slippers to a corner store. And yes, Clayton hotly contends with the fact that this beat out Enchanted at the Oscars for Best Original Song.
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Special Intro by Brent Waggoner
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2024-11-292h 46Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Chicago - 2002 with Kristin FugateI hope your knees are rouged and your stockings are down because we're talking about Chicago!!! We couldn't do this alone, so we've got returning guest and friend of the pod Kristin Fugate joining us on Murderess Row! We get into the availability of arsenic, the stunning choreo, Shawn's disturbing lack of seating, and even a dark theory about the ending!
Find a glass, we're playing fast and loose!
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...2024-11-162h 04Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: Interview with Amanda Jane SternWe've got a very special bonus episode for you today! Clayton got a chance to sit down with Amanda Jane Stern, writer and star of the new psycho-sexual thriller Perfectly Good Moment! We discussed how the project came into being, what it was like working with an intimacy coordinator, and just how frustrating men can be - amongst many other things that you'll just have to listen to find out! This movie rocks, check it out on VOD, it's available today!
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2024-11-0142 minMen Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Blair Witch Project - 1999 with Robbie BanfitchWe got lost in the woods this week with director of The Outwaters Robbie Banfitch and naturally had to watch The Blair Witch Project! It is it's 25th anniversary this year after all! We talk about the horror of being without cigarettes, the viral marketing, the behind the scenes drama, people's perception of Heather, and so much more! Prepare for your runny nose close-up and settle in!
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Follow us on the socials...2024-10-191h 21Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Descent - 2005 with People Under the ScaresWe went spelunking this week! We watched one of the scariest movies to ever exist - The Descent! Along for this totally chill adventure deep into the earth are Mike Brown and Bobby Torrez from the People Under the Scares podcast! We discuss getting into tight spaces, survival instincts, and getting in touch with your primal self! Mike also valiantly attempts to defend Juno, you'll have to decide for yourself if he was successful!
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Shawn...2024-10-042h 05Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Misery - 1990 with Elle EvolaThis week is all about the fans, especially the number one fan! Friend of the pod Elle Evola is here to talk about Stephen King because we're covering Misery! We get into that Oscar winning Kathy Bates performance, addiction, and facing your demons, along with the toxic fandom of it all and equally important topics such as wondering if Spam belongs in meatloaf and voicing concern about a certain frightened piggy actor. Get your best bottle of Dom Perignon and your favorite cigarette and enjoy!
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Follow us on...2024-09-202h 04Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? - 1962 with Lacy AbtMake sure you've written a letter to Daddy, because we watched What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? this week! Joining us is returning guest and friend of the pod Lacy Abt! We discuss the behind the scenes drama, wheelchair spinning, feuds, and are certain Baby Jane would *kill* it on TikTok!
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Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod...2024-09-131h 14Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Jennifer's Body - 2009 (Unrated) with Rocco T. ThompsonWe went through the treeeees this week! We're talking Jennifer's Body with the extra salty Rocco T. Thompson, critic and co-host of The Lady Killers podcast! We dig in to the iconic dialogue, back door virginity, sea cucumbers, and most importantly, the correct pronunciation of Kyle Gallner! You'll be lime green Jell-O if you miss this one, so don't get crossed out and strap in for the very special episode!Check out our Patreon for *exclusive* episodes every week that you won't find here on the main feed! Just go to patreon.com/triplemmmpod2024-09-062h 31Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Fear Street Trilogy - 2021We traveled back in time, thrice! We watched Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy! We talk a creative release strategy, gateway horror, and one of the best kills of the 2020s! We're here for the queer representation and likable characters, but we definitely have some notes!
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2024-08-301h 10Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!And Then There Were None - 1945 with Rachel ReevesDinner parties can be murder as we learned this week because we're talking Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None! Joining us for this weekend getaway is returning guest Rachel Reeves from the Halloweenies and The Losers' Club podcasts! We discuss classism, English country life, and sinister nursery rhymes in this one!
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2024-08-291h 37Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Phantom of the Opera - 2004 with Caroline BoisvertWe're back in musical territory this week in a catch up episode that was meant to release during Pride month, but life amirite? We're talking Joel Schumacher's big screen adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera with returning guest and friend of the pod Caroline Boisvert-Storey! We discuss problematic age gap relationships, matching each other's freak, and the value of altos, among other equally important discussion points! So light up your candles, fill up a shoe with your best champagne, and make sure you warm up so you can sing along!
*there was a...2024-08-281h 32Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Loved Ones - 2009 with Jenn AdamsWe traveled Down Under this week to talk about the second best thing to ever come out of Australia (after Nicole Kidman, of course), The Loved Ones! Joining us as our date to the worst dance in horror history is returning guest Jenn Adams, on loan from The Lady Killers, The Losers' Club, and The Girls on The Boys podcasts! We discuss being pretty enough, incestuous undertones, and drilling boys, along with some of the most iconic and fascinating villains to ever grace the screen. Grab a glass of milk and some finger lickin' good chicken and settle in...2024-08-272h 04Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!As Above, So Below - 2014 with Rachel ReevesWe ventured into the Catacombs this week and watched a curious entry in the found footage genre - As Above, So Below. Joining us is returning guest Rachel Reeves to help us work our way through the labyrinth of what goes down! We get into the horror of Turkish prisons, guerilla archaeology, and the rules of a descent into Hell, so brush up on your classic literature and join us in your best off the shoulder spelunking outfit!
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Shawn...2024-08-091h 40Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Perfect Blue - 1997 with Sean TraversWe sat down with returning guest Sean Travers to discuss one of the most iconic anime films of all time, Perfect Blue! We talk stalkers, bathtub screaming, and the early internet; along with more serious conversation about misogyny, ownership, and sexual assault scenes in film. Join us in this fantasy world where pop idols can only afford a studio apartment!
TW: S/A
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Follow us...2024-08-022h 02Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Cruel Intentions - 1999 with Joshua TonksIt's here, maybe the single most important film we've ever covered on the pod yet! We're talking Cruel Intentions with returning guest, actor and screenwriter Joshua Tonks! We discuss sexual awakenings, God Tier line deliveries, and the patriarchy being the real problem! So practice with your friends - try putting it anywhere, practice makes perfect, after all...and settle in to listen to us talk about this cinematic masterpiece!
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Follow us on...2024-07-262h 07Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!A Streetcar Named Desire - 1951 with Jaylan SalahWe discussed the most horrifying thing to people of a certain age this week - overhead lighting - with returning guest Jaylan Salah because we're covering A Streetcar Named Desire! We talked about a woman deteriorating, Marlon Brando being the hottest man to ever exist, and toxic relationships in this one!
TW: Domestic violence, SA
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Clayton @justhappy2...2024-07-252h 08Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Wild Things - 1998 with Chris MooreWe're headed to Florida this week and talking about the iconic erotic thriller Wild Things! The third member of the threesome this week is filmmaker, podcaster, and returning guest Chris Moore! Together, we get sweaty as we discuss adults playing teenagers, nudity clauses, plot twists, incest, fluffing, and more!
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Email us: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod...2024-07-121h 54Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!I Still Know What You Did Last Summer - 1998 with Alex GratzerLike slasher villains, we always come back! We're talking about the oft maligned I Still Know What You Did Last Summer this week with returning guest Alex Gratzer! We talk about Jack Black in dreads, geography, tanning bed horror, and the silliest twist in cinema history. Get it? Ben's son?
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...2024-07-091h 55Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Junebug - 2005 with Sara Michelle FettersThere are few things movie gays love more than talking about Amy Adams Oscar noms, so this week we're talking about her very first (and best) - Junebug! We're joined by returning guest and critic Sara Michelle Fetters! We get into the depictions of small town America, media literacy, and the logistics of biting your toenails! But wait, there's more! We also discuss racist artwork, empathy, and small kindnesses. Just remember, "God loves you just the way you are, but He loves you too much to let you stay that way."
Looking for a...2024-06-142h 05Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Clue - 1985 with Jonathan DurganWe talked about the best comedy ever made this week! We are talking all things Clue with returning guest and friend of the pod Jonathan Durgan! We get into the clever wordplay, the physical comedy, and actors at the top of their game, among other things like boobs bouncing boobily! Does Mrs. White have the best mini monologue ever put to film? We think so.
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2024-05-252h 39Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Muriel's Wedding - 1994 with Brent waggonerToday we're talking about the film that without which we would not have gotten Mamma Mia - Muriel's Wedding! We're joined by returning guest Brent Waggoner to discuss this delightful Aussie gem! We get into the nineties, ABBA, and queer reads everywhere! Don't forget to finish your orgasm, and settle in for this secretly gay love story!
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...2024-05-172h 33Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Urban Legend - 1998 with Jenn AdamsWe're in our happy place this week - 90's Slashers! We sat down with returning guest Jenn Adams, writer and podcaster over on The Loser's Club, Girls on the Boys, and The Lady Killers podcasts, to talk about the cinematic masterpiece that is Urban Legend!!! We discuss how we let Tara Reid down, how the killer in the backseat is the Patriarchy, and how there is a shameful lack of microfiche; along with killer flowcharts, killer outerwear, and killer hair!!!
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...2024-05-102h 17Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Thing - 1982 with Rohun OberoiIf this week's pick seems unusual for the time of year, blame Shawn's birthday! We watched the 1982 John Carpenter classic The Thing, and got some help from returning guest Rohun Oberoi! We discussed the practical effects, ambiguity in the story, Skinwalker comps, and some very manly men that may or may not have explored each other's bodies.
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Follow Clayton @justhappy2cu2024-05-031h 57Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Shock Treatment - 1981 with Joshua ConkelThis week we are back in musical territory because we watched the pseudo-sequel to Rocky Horror - Shock Treatment! Joining us in the studio is returning guest Joshua Conkel, tv writer for Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives and podcaster over on the Bloodhaus pod! We discuss the rocky (sorry) road from inception to screen, the incomprehensible story, and the eighties aesthetic; along with thoughts on Betty being fabulous, mental health, and Gen Z reinventing the Hays Code.
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2024-03-291h 55Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Molly's Game - 2017 with David ArnoldWe talked Jessica Chastain, unnecessary subplots, and Sorkin dialogue this week - that's right, we watched Molly's Game! We called in a favor from our debt sheet and got David Arnold, host of the Are You My Mother podcast and cohost of the Gimmicks podcast, to come chat with us! We get into everything from Ponzi schemes and terrible psychology to the sports references and the real world people involved!
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...2024-03-222h 20Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Heartbreakers - 2001 with Horror QueersIt's our 100th episode! We sat down with Trace Thurman and Joe Lipsett from Horror Queers to talk a very naughty comedy from the early aughts - Heartbreakers! We get into the innuendos, an amazing bad Russian accent, and the courtship rituals of straight people. We also discuss some truly atrocious wedding dresses, actors playing against type, and whether unsympathetic characters are necessarily a bad thing! Judging by the laughter during the editing process - this isn't one to miss!
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2024-03-011h 46Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Blackcoat's Daughter - 2017To finish out February, we watched The Blackcoat's Daughter, one of the coldest feeling films we have ever seen! We discuss the pregnancy subplot, Jaw Muscle Acting, and the only cop Clayton has ever felt sorry for in a film. We also get into how good Kiernan Shipka is at being creepy, stabbing techniques, and wondering if you would recognize the person who had been convicted for brutally murdering a loved one!
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Shawn - Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Serializd...2024-02-241h 20Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - 1966 with Sara Michelle FettersSurprise! You get ANOTHER Mike Nichols film this week! We watched Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and got Seattle critic Sara Michelle Fetters to come chat with us about it! We discuss being yourself, behind the scenes shenanigans, and why the film has resonated for the queer community! We also get into the drunk acting, the Oscars, and how this film helped topple the Haye's Code!
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Clayton - Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd/Serializd: @justhappy2cu2024-02-161h 56Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Closer - 2004 with Jaylan SalahThis week we're talking all about the drama to top all dramas, Closer from 2004, with returning special guest Jaylan Salah! We get into the dirty messaging, the razor sharp script, and how Clayton based his entire personality off of Natalie Portman in this film! We also discuss how this is secretly a homoerotic love story, our differing reads of the film, and how much we all love watching people be absolutely awful to each other!
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2024-02-091h 55Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!An Affair to Remember - 1957 with Kevin UhrichIt's the month of love, so we're starting you off with a classic romance - An Affair to Remember all the way back from 1957! We had to have our guest from Sleepless in Seattle back for this one, and thankfully, Kevin Uhrich was up for the task! We talk about the screen legends of Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr and their insane chemistry, along with transatlantic accents, sexy banter, and those musical numbers!
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Shawn - Twitter/BlueSky/Letterboxd...2024-02-022h 02Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: Interview with Christopher GattelliYou didn't think you were getting out of more Schmigadoon content, did you? We're doing it again, and talking with the Tony Award winning choreographer Christopher Gattelli! We chatted with him about what it was like to work on something like Schmigadoon, what numbers he had the most fun doing, what some of his inspirations were going into it, and yes, of course we talked with him about working with Timothee Chalamet on Wonka!
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Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail...2024-01-262h 29Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Pulp Fiction - 1994We're talking Tarantino again this week on the pod and covering the 1994 classic Pulp Fiction! We get into the prices of milkshakes and cigarettes, ass jewelry, and Bruce Willis's dong! We also parse through our feelings about Fabienne, massages, and the randomness of the universe - so wake up your gimp, get your ball gag, and make sure you don't mix up your hard drugs or you'll miss out on what this fun episode has in store!
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Shawn...2024-01-192h 03Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - 2004 with Ari DrewWe talked the value of memories, the messiness of love, and the gamut of human experience this week with special returning guest Ari Drew! That's right, it's time for Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. We get into our thoughts about fate, regret, ethics, and most importantly - Mark Ruffalo in tighty whities!
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Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com2024-01-151h 46Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Stepford Wives - 2004 with Bre EvolaTo start us off with a "New Year, New You" film, we're talking with friend of the pod Bre Evola about the much maligned Stepford Wives remake from 2004. We get into the infamously troubled production, the glaring plot holes and inconsistencies, and the limitations of a robot wife's cleaning capabilities. We also discuss Glenn Close being I-C-O-N-I-C, amazing fake book titles, and Faith Hill's fake orgasm!
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Email: menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com2024-01-051h 34Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: Our Favorites of 2023For our first episode of 2024, we're letting you in on what we really loved in 2023 and sharing our Top 10 Lists of TV, Horror, and Film! We also share some Honorable Mentions, our fave pop culture moment of the year, fave line readings, fave new to us in each category, and what we're most looking forward to this year! Keep in mind, this isn't a Best Of list necessarily, just what we enjoyed the most - don't come for us! Stick around to the end for a special important update for the pod!
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2024-01-031h 13Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!P2 - 2007 with 2 Cents CriticTo close out the holiday season 2023, we chatted with Arthur Howell, host of 2 Cents Critic, all about the 2007 Christmas thriller P2! We get into Clayton's rather traumatic background with the film, the powerhouse performances given by Rachel Nichols and Wes Bentley, and one of the greatest taglines of all time in this episode! We also discuss the horror of empty buildings, incels, and a horror protagonist actually making smart choices!
Spoiler Warning: the dog dies
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2023-12-222h 20Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Silver Linings Playbook - 2012 with Kristin FugateClayton and Shawn sat down with returning guest and friend of the pod Kristin Fugate to discuss the film that won JLaw the Oscar - Silver Linings Playbook! We get into the film's depiction of mental illness, the levels of respect in having an affair, and toxic families in this one - along with much appreciation at Jennifer Lawrence being iconic!
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If...2023-12-192h 12Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Black X-Mas (Unrated) - 2006 with Chris MooreThis week Clayton and Shawn borrowed filmmaker* Chris Moore from the Homos On Haunted Hill podcast to talk about the 2006 remake of Black Christmas - Black X-Mas (seriously, what is this movie titled)!!! We discuss the behind-the-scenes drama, misleading trailer footage, and films with tacked on endings set at a hospital and involve a defibrillator (okay, we only could think of two, but it's weird it's happened twice, right); along with thoughts on Biblical unicorns, eye trauma, and the remake boom of the early aughts. We try *really* hard to apply logic to this film!
2023-12-081h 38Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Little Women - 1994 with Brenna Clarke GrayClayton and Shawn sat down with Brenna Clarke Gray from the Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr podcast to talk about the 1994 Little Women in our most fun episode yet! We dig into Christian Bale's "Open Mouth Acting," consider if letting Amy drown might have been the better alternative, and share scrumptious pickled limes recipes! We also touch upon how Little Women teaches the virtue of being selfish, make Anne of Green Gables comparisons, and get a 6 year old's thoughts on how the story could have been improved.
I've never laughed so much editing an episode!
Seriously...2023-11-221h 56Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Coraline - 2009 with Sean TraversThis week we ventured into stop-motion territory and watched Coraline! We are joined by Sean Travers, one of the funniest people on Twitter to discuss vagina tunnels, wonder what kind of psychopath orders a mango milkshake, and burlesque in children's films. We also get into slugs not being great with boundaries, the Other Mother's sick fashion, and internalized misogyny towards mothers!
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Clayton - Twitter...2023-10-132h 26Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Pumpkinhead - 1988 with DeVaughn TaylorThis week we watched the most Halloween vibes movie ever - Pumpkinhead!!! We are joined for this one by DeVaughn Taylor, co-host of the Specter Cinema Club podcast! We praise the evocative score, stellar production design, and the titular Pumpkinhead! We also lust after sweaty Southern Daddies, contemplate the difference between vengeance and justice, and talk about how much we love horror movies with nursery rhymes.
Bonus: take a shot every time Shawn references the Alien franchise if you want to have a really good time listening!
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Clayton...2023-10-102h 05Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!House of Wax - 2005 with Alex GratzerThis week we dipped our toes into the Dark Castle remake of Tourist Trap, oops, I mean House of Wax! Joining us is returning guest Alex Gratzer, and we get into Shawn's Sigourney Holes, the power of a shirtless Chad Michael Murray, and final girls in white tank tops! We discuss how Jared Padalecki suffers maybe the worst death in all of horror, killers with mommy issues, and wondering if a strip tease is the best moment to tell your boyfriend you might be pregnant! It's made of wax, literally!
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...2023-09-251h 36Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Frighteners - 1996This week we're doing 90s classic comedy-horror and talking about Peter Jackson's 1996 film The Frighteners! We praise Danny Elfman's score, the over-the-top performances, and Melanie Lynskey; and dive into purple being a fall color, being New York likable, and the appropriateness of going on a date the day of your husband's funeral. We also get into jokes that haven't aged well, 90s CGI, and how it's not Halloween until you've watched a Dee Wallace film!
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Shawn - Twitter, Letterboxd...2023-09-151h 18Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Shocker - 1989 with Kevin UhrichThis week we are covering the very first listener request we ever got and were saving for spooky season - Wes Craven's Shocker! Helping us out with this one is returning guest Kevin Uhrich, host of the Video Confidential podcast! We discuss unwieldy taglines, the MPAA kindly trying to help with the edit, and so many Nightmare on Elm Street comparisons. We also get into how this is a perfect candidate for a remake, the power of grey sweatpants, and the highs and lows of Wes Craven's filmography (and so many tangents that I will let you discover for...2023-09-081h 23Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!"Once More, With Feeling" - 2001 with Mike SnoonianTo ease into spooky season, this week we chose the seminal Buffy the Vampire Slayer season 6 musical episode "Once More, With Feeling" with special guest Mike Snoonian, host of The Pod and the Pendulum podcast! We discuss why Buffy means so much to each of us, the difficulty of bringing this episode to life, and the Whedon of it all. We also get into whether we are Team Angel or Team Spike, how much we love Emma Caulfield's Anya, and the ultimate relatability of Buffy. Also, in case you were wondering, we talk about diseased penises, cunnilingus, and getting...2023-09-012h 28Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Beauty and the Beast - 1991 with Brenna Clarke GrayFor our one year anniversary (!) episode, we are covering Clayton's favorite film of all time, the 1991 Disney animated classic Beauty and the Beast! Joining us for this very special episode is Brenna Clarke Gray, cohost of the Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr podcast! We get into the magical music team of Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, toxic masculinity, and the inaccuracy of the Stockholm Syndrome accusations leveled at the film. We also discuss coming to terms with body image through the character of the Beast, Anne of Green Gables comparisons, and the insanity of eating dozens of eggs a day...2023-08-252h 12Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Requiem for a Dream (Director's Cut) - 2000This week we're talking about the second most upsetting film of all time - Darren Aronofsky's Requiem for a Dream. We get into how the film makes you feel (it's bad), Clayton's biggest gripe with the film (the eyes), and the best part of the film (Marlon Wayan's ass - jk, it's the score)! We also talk about menacing refrigerators, getting naked for head, and gaping arm wounds. Lest you worry, we also discuss the editing, Ellen Burstyn's go-for-broke performance, and going ass-to-ass with a giant, double-ended dildo.
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Clayton: @justhappy2...2023-08-111h 37Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bad Times at the El Royale - 2018 with 2 Cents CriticThis week we visited the California-Nevada line and talked all about Drew Goddard's 2018 film Bad Times at the El Royale! Joining us for this adventure is Arthur Howell, host of the 2 Cents Critic podcast! In this episode we discuss Dakota fucking Johnson, Nepo Babies, and the durability of Nokia cellphones. We break down our thoughts on the Jurassic Park franchise, whether Ross and Rachel were on a break, and who has the best V cut in Hollywood! Wealso throw out hot takes (Chris Hemsworth, attractive?), consider the El Royale as Purgatory, and somehow keep tying things back to Interstellar. 2023-08-042h 08Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: An Interview with Scott HeimHere we go...
Clayton sat down with author Scott Heim to talk about his seminal queer novel Mysterious Skin! We talk about the process of writing the novel, how he feels about the film adaptation, and what it was like to delve into such heavy content in such an honest way. We also get into Joseph Gordon Levitt's heartbreaking performance, childhood sexuality, and what Scott thinks about the recent alien revelation in the news. Mysterious Skin is such a powerful story, definitely give it a read, getting to talk to Scott about this was such an honor! 2023-08-0156 minMen Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bug - 2007 with Trace ThurmanFor the end of July, we decided to talk about one of the sweatiest films ever made - William Friedkin's Bug from 2007! Joining us today is 1/2 of Horror Queers (incidentally the podcast that got us into podcasting!) Trace Thurman! We discuss the abysmal marketing campaign, Ashley Judd's *powerhouse* performance, and the lack of lesbian bars in America. We also get into Michael Shannon's perfect casting/manic energy, mental health, and domestic violence. Does Shawn come around from hating this film when he saw it back in 07? Who gets to deliver the "I am the super mother bug!" line? Does...2023-07-282h 30Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Fifth Element - 1997 with Kristin FugateThis week we talked about one of Shawn's favorite films - The Fifth Element! Joining us for this one is returning guest Kristin Fugate - one of Shawn's bestest friends in the world! In this discussion we talk about nipples, Gary Oldman being yet another weird ass villain, and Chris Tucker's must-be-seen-to-be-believed performance. We also praise the practical effects, Milla Jovovich in general being awesome, and Bruce FUCKING Willis. There also might be an aside where all three of us just burst out into an impromptu RENT performance.
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Clayton: @justhappy2...2023-07-211h 37Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Inglourious Basterds - 2009 with Jenny NulfThis week we're talking Tarantino and Inglourious Basterds with special guest critic and film programmer Jenny Nulf! We compare Tarantino to Taylor Swift, how this is a film of side characters, how Nazi's are just no good, and how drinking milk is villain coded! Get comfy in your period accurate wool underwear, grab some strudel, and settle in to hear us give hot takes all around (Tarantino - good?)
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...2023-07-142h 37Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Independence Day - 1996This week we're talking strippers with a heart of gold and punching aliens in the face in Roland Emmerich's 90's blockbuster Independence Day! We talk about our very different views on the film, random movie tie-in novelizations, and the impressive wifi capabilities of a spaceship. We also get into the cheer out loud moments, the absurdly AMERICA FUCK YEAH of it all, and how Jeff Goldblum is an absolute icon!
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Clayton: @justhappy2cu2023-07-081h 14Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Killer Joe (Unrated Director's Cut) - 2011 with Lisa LambertThis week we're talking about K-fry-C and the Texas heat and the dumbest family to ever grace the screen in William Friedkin's adaptation of the Tracy Lett's play Killer Joe. We are joined by friend of the Pod, Lisa Lambert who was more than game to take on this challenging material! This is our first NC-17 film that we have covered, and made us feel very grown up! We talk about the pitch perfect casting - and imagine some alternate universe versions, try to discern how to feel about the complicated morality of the story, and don't worry...2023-07-032h 16Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Bay - 2012 with Ariel Powers-SchaubShawn is back and we're talking the 2012 found footage eco-horror film The Bay! Joining us is Ariel Powers-Schaub, and we have a squirmy good time breaking this down. We get into the uncomfortable similarities to the recent pandemic, politicians who went to the Amity school of Mayoring, and try to decide which film would work best as a double feature with this - Jaws or Erin Brockovich. We also declare that Nepo Babies are good, actually, Shawn gives us his top aquatic horror recommends, and Clayton helps Ariel with a little bit of therapeutic advice on her fear of things...2023-06-271h 20Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Wild - 2014 with Mike DodaroThe episode where Clayton cries.
Clayton and his friend Mike from his days at Purdue University get into the adaption of Cheryl Strayed's memoir - Wild. We praise Reese Witherspoon's brave performance, the authenticity of the writing, and how important films and stories like this are. Clayton gets more open and honest than he does even with his therapist about the struggles of heroin addiction, and the battles during recovery. We both talk about the importance of being able to forgive yourself, and giving yourself the freedom to live.
Even if you aren't familiar with...2023-06-191h 26Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: Talking Schmigadoon with Broadway by GhostlightClayton sat down with Schmigadoon superfan - Youtube's Broadway by Ghostlight - Marc Bonanni to discuss the myriad of things we love that Schmigadoon has given us over it's two seasons to date! You name it, we probably talked about it in this conversation! We praise Cinco Paul's genius songwriting, the cast's stellar performances, Chris Gattelli's amazing choreography, our favorite moments and songs, where we would love to see the series go moving forward, and so much more! This is our biggest episode, don't feel bad if you can't listen all in one sitting - but definitely check it...2023-06-132h 38Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Anaconda - 1997 with Brent WaggonerThis week we took an ill-fated trip down the Amazon with the 1997 JLo vehicle - Anaconda! Friend-of-the-pod Brent Waggoner came along to help us express our feelings about this classic creature feature. In this one, we attempt to discern what the hell Jon Voight is doing with his bizarre performance, Shawn is concerned about sharks invading Lake Michigan, and we really dig into the nitty gritty of the state of movie theaters in Indiana. We also think the FX work is quite good, how great this is as an intro to horror for younger viewers, and generally agree that...2023-06-091h 29Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: Brooklyn 45 - 2023We got the opportunity to review Brooklyn 45 - dropping on Shudder today! We admire Ted Geoghegan's incredibly personal script, the layered characters, the performances that BROUGHT IT, and the confronting and challenging material that provides no easy answers for the viewer. We really liked this one, and strongly recommend checking it out.
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...2023-06-0624 minMen Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Bonus: The Little Mermaid - 2023For our 50th(!) episode, we wanted to do something fun and special for us, so we decided to review the latest Disney live-action adaptation - The Little Mermaid. We break down our thoughts on how Disney did with this one, and compare it with the animated classic we all know and love. We praise Halle Bailey's embodiment of Ariel, Melissa McCarthy's impressive Ursula, how funny Awkwafina's Scuttle was, and comment on the beautiful cinematography, the musical choices, and things that took us by surprise. Take this trip under the sea and celebrate 50 episodes with us here at Men Who...2023-05-311h 21Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Mummy - 1999 with Tiffany BarrThis week for Shawn's birthday we are watching the 1999 classic The Mummy! We are joined this episode by Clayton's oldest and dearest friend, Tiffany Barr, host of the Living This Life Yo! podcast! We discuss the insanely hot cast, our hatred of Forrest Gump, how funny everything is, disagree on the quality of the FX work, and very much agree on how much we adore Rachel Weisz and Brendan Fraser in general and as these characters! 2023-05-091h 36Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Death Becomes Her - 1992 with Amber ZufallThis week, Shawn and Clayton took a look at the 1992 classic diva comedy Death Becomes Her! Along for the ride is friend of the pod Amber Zufall! We talk the zany plot, the stellar effects, the pitch perfect performances, and if we would take the potion if given the option! (And who we would cast if a remake happens)2023-03-111h 59Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Black Christmas - 1974 with Terry MesnardThis week Shawn and Clayton revisited the absolutely chilling Black Christmas - 1974 version - with a little help from Gayly Dreadful and Scarred for Life's own Terry Mesnard! We discuss how effective the film is, in all its parts, Clayton naturally brings up Chicago (the musical) and we all agree that (gasp) this movie is far better than Halloween and did it first. 2022-12-021h 58Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Josie and the Pussycats - 2001 with Caroline Boisvert-StoreyThis week Shawn and Clayton go to Riverdale back in 2001 and see Josie and the Pussycats and their meteoric rise to fame in this biting satire on consumerism - and it’s really funny, too! Along for the ride we have friend of the pod Caroline Boisvert-Storey! Up for discussion, aside from the body glitter, is the importance of individuality, how silly chasing trends can be, and how Parker Posey is iconic in feathers. If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands!2022-11-252h 01Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!You’ve Got Mail - 1998 with Brent WaggonerThis week we travel to rom-com territory as we visit the classic (?) You’ve Got Mail. Three powerful little words in the hands of Nora Ephron back in 1998! Clayton and Shawn found this guy on AIM to help sort out everything the movie is (and isn’t) saying - friend of the Pod, Brent Waggoner! We discuss serious things like Big Business and if this is a romance or a tragedy, and smaller but equally important things like, “ARE daisies the friendliest flower?” On one thing we can all agree: “Never marry a man who lies.” C/W: suicide2022-11-112h 21Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Twilight - 2008 with Review It YourselfThis week is a first for Shawn and Clayton as they cover their first Listener Request! We also needed a helping hand with this one, so we also have our first movie review guest - Sean from the Review It Yourself podcast, all the way from across the pond! Hold on tight, Spider Monkeys, because together we take on the 2008 Catherine Hardwicke film that started a franchise that took the world by storm - Twilight itself. Any rats out there??? TITSOAK!!!2022-11-041h 44Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Trick ‘r Treat - 2007This week, Shawn and Clayton visit somewhere in Ohio for a Halloween night like no other when they take on Michael Daugherty’s Trick ‘r Treat! Up for discussion is the crazy release, how perfect of a Halloween movie this is, how adorable and creepy Sam is, and Clayton shares a very intimate story about his background with one of the characters. It’s a fun one, perfect for a listen right at the end of October! Just remember to follow the rules…2022-10-281h 43Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!The Fog - 1980This week, Shawn makes Clayton watch John Carpenter’s seminal follow up to Halloween - 1980’s The Fog! This is a great conversation, peeps! Clayton can’t remember anyone’s names, Nicole Kidman keeps interjecting, and…I think both of us really like this creepy little tale?! You also get to hear us do very sexy late night radio host voices!2022-10-211h 53Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Evil Dead - 2013 (Unrated)“Join us” this week as we talk about the Unrated Cut of Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead from 2013! Clayton talks about how well the struggles with addiction are utilized, Shawn helps keep us on track through the plot, and we both practically lose a hand from silently clapping nonstop about the amazing effects and performances. Is this the remake of remakes? We’ll let you be the judge! (But we can all agree that Eric is the worst, right?)2022-10-171h 58Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Pearl: An X Origin Story - 2022There’s something wrong with Pearl! If only Orphan hadn’t used that tagline first… This week, Clayton and Shawn talk about Ti West’s masterful prequel to X - Pearl: An X Origin Story! Shawn thinks the 1936 novel Gone with the Wind came out twenty years prior, and Clayton shares his own farming experience, amid discussions of Mia Goth’s award worthy performance, the merits of great cinematography, and THAT final scene. (References: “How A24 and Ti West Made the Wild Arthouse Horror Double Feature X and Pearl” - Kyle Turner for GQ)2022-09-231h 37Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Sorority Row - 2009This week Shawn and Clayton talk about one of their favorite guilty pleasures - the film Sorority Row from 2009! See who can out quote the other as we try to piece this one together from memory alone shortly after a watch! Drink every time we say bitchy! (Not really, that would be dangerous) But seriously this one was a lot of fun, guys, we hope you like it!2022-09-161h 56Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!X - 2022Let’s talk about X, baybeee!!! This week Clayton and Shawn are discussing X, the Ti West film from earlier this year. Come for Clayton’s impersonations of Brittany Snow faking it, Shawn saying deviants a lot, and stay for deep discussions from both of us on the sex positivity and themes of aging that are so well done in this one. You might just find out the two keys to a healthy relationship in here as well… References Used - X Marks the THOT (That Hag Over There) - Nate Roscoe2022-09-091h 44Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Aliens - 1986 (Special Edition)This week Shawn and Clayton discuss the 1986 blockbuster Aliens! Listen to hear Clayton provide compelling evidence that Newt is actually a serial killer on the rise, and also break out into song 3 (or four) times; or if you want to hear Shawn prove he is an Alien franchise expert (and see where his breaking point is on anyone who dares to love it any less than him) References used: (and our Twitter account). Barbara Creed "The Monstrous Feminine"
Thomas Caldwell, Cinema Autopsy Blog "Aliens: Mothers, Monsters, and Marines" Twitter: @TripleMMMPod2022-09-021h 52Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies!Special Edition Extended CutWe’re Shawn and Clayton, and we’re Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies! This is just a little get to know us sesh, complete with Dead Silences and all to fully capture the awkwardness of this momentous event! We’ll typically be talking about and reviewing movies, but this special treat is just for the vibes! Clayton might be a bit far from his mic at times, but it’s definitely worth listening to, just like Kristen Bell’s sloth meltdown.2022-08-2520 min