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The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 16th Academy Awards (Films of 1943) - Part I
We're covering the 16th Academy Awards or the films of 1943. There were 10 nominees this year, so we've done one of our mini-brackets. We also talk about the non-nominee Shadow of a Doubt.The nominees were: Casablanca, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Heaven Can Wait, The Human Comedy, In Which We Serve, Madame Curie, The More the Merrier, The Ox-Bow Incident, The Song of Bernadette, and Watch on the Rhine. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:6:35 - Shadow of a...
2024-09-14
1h 02
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 56th Academy Awards (Films of 1983)
This episode we're covering the 56th Academy Awards or the films of 1983. The nominees were: The Big Chill, The Dresser, The Right Stuff, Tender Mercies, and Terms of Endearment. We also talk about non-nominee Silkwood and revisit our 1983 Fun Oscar winners A Christmas Story and Return of the Jedi.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 5:50 - The Big Chill15:15 - The Dresser19:30 - The Right Stuff27:45 - Tender Mercies35:25 - Terms of Endearment
2024-08-31
1h 15
The Oscars Got It Wrong
Special Episode - 1983 Fun Oscars
Consider the following: What if this were a universe where what was fun was good? That’s what we’ll be exploring in this episode. Instead of covering the best picture nominees plus other critically acclaimed films, we’ll be looking at films that are just fun.So please, join us, as we enter an alternate reality where fun is good. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:8:35 - A Christmas Story13:45 - Flashdance21:55 - Mr. Mom
2024-08-17
1h 13
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 89th Academy Awards (Films of 2016) - Part III
It's Round 3 of the 89th Academy Awards bracket! In this episode will be discussing the final four and declaring a winner!The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster; Paterson; Swiss Army Man; and Toni ErdmannNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:0:45 - Semifinals
2024-08-03
1h 18
Let The Boys Kiss
Boy Meets World - Jack/Eric
We're back with another listener request to cover Jack/Eric from Boy Meets World. Yes, it's a fun little ship, but the real question we took away from revisiting this 90's sitcom is: why was the show working so hard to gaslight us into thinking Eric wasn't gorgeous in drag?We also (very briefly) address the 9-1-1 elephant in the room. Follow the show on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2024-07-27
56 min
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 89th Academy Awards (Films of 2016) - Part II
It's Round 2 of the 89th Academy Awards bracket. We took the 9 nominees and added 7 additional films for a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 2 and discussing the films that were eliminated. Of course, if you don't like our decisions, you can take it up with the people. The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster...
2024-07-20
1h 00
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 89th Academy Awards (Films of 2016) - Part I
16 movies for 2016! That's right, it's another full tournament for the 89th Academy Awards or the films of 2016. We took the Academy's nine nominees for this year and added seven of our own. In this episode, discuss the losers from Round 1 in this episode.The nominees were: Arrival; Fences; Hacksaw Ridge; Hell or High Water; Hidden Figures; La La Land; Lion; Manchester by the Sea; and Moonlight.The films we added were: Captain America: Civil War; Hail, Caesar!; Hunt for the Wilderpeople; The Lobster; Paterson; Swiss Army Man; and Toni ErdmannNotes: SPOILERS...
2024-07-06
1h 45
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 51st Academy Awards (Films of 1978)
This episode we're covering the 51st Academy Awards or the films of 1978. The nominees were: Coming Home, The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Midnight Express, and An Unmarried Woman. We also talk about non-nominees Grease and Halloween. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 9:45 - Heaven Can Wait22:30 - Midnight Express30:50 - An Unmarried Woman45:00 - The Deer Hunter1:04:15 - Coming Home1:13:55 - Should something else have been nominated? 1:15:35 - Halloween1:25:00...
2024-06-22
1h 48
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 8th Academy Awards (Films of 1935) - Part III
It's Round 3 of the 8th Academy Awards bracket, where we took the 12 nominees and added 4 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be discussing the final four and declaring a winner!The nominees were: Alice Adams; Broadway Melody of 1936; Captain Blood; David Copperfield; The Informer; The Lives of a Bengal Lancer; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Mutiny on the Bounty; Les Misérables; Naughty Marietta; Ruggles of Red Gap; Top HatOur additional films are: The 39 Steps, A Night at the Opera, Black Fury, and The Bride of Frankenstein.
2024-06-08
1h 15
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 8th Academy Awards (Films of 1935) - Part II
It's a shorter episode this week as we dive into Round 2 of the 8th Academy Awards bracket. We took the 12 nominees and added 4 additional films for a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 2 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: Alice Adams; Broadway Melody of 1936; Captain Blood; David Copperfield; The Informer; The Lives of a Bengal Lancer; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Mutiny on the Bounty; Les Misérables; Naughty Marietta; Ruggles of Red Gap; Top HatThe films we added were: The 39 Steps, A N...
2024-05-25
43 min
Let The Boys Kiss
Master and Commander - Aubrey/Maturin
We ran into a bit of a roadblock with the episode we originally planned to release this month, so we’ve decided to pivot. We're returning to the seas to cover Aubrey/Maturin from Peter Weir’s 2003 Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Between an unexpected topic and no episode at all, this was truly the lesser of two weevils.Follow the show on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2024-05-18
1h 06
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 8th Academy Awards (Films of 1935) - Part I
We’re back for season 3! There were 12 nominees at the 8th Academy Award, so we thought, "what the heck, let's add 4 more," to make this one of our 16 movie tournaments. We discuss the losers from Round 1 in this episode.The nominees were: Alice Adams; Broadway Melody of 1936; Captain Blood; David Copperfield; The Informer; The Lives of a Bengal Lancer; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Mutiny on the Bounty; Les Misérables; Naughty Marietta; Ruggles of Red Gap; Top HatThe films we added were: The 39 Steps, A Night at the Opera, Black Fury, and The Bride of...
2024-05-11
1h 22
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 96th Academy Awards (Films of 2023) - Part II
We’re wrapping up our discussion of the film's from this year's Academy Awards. This episode we cover the winners from our mini-bracket.The nominees were: American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, The Zone of InterestNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 2:05 - The Holdovers15:35 - Past Lives28:00 - The Zone of Interest43:25 - Poor Things57:15 - Op...
2024-03-29
1h 59
Let The Boys Kiss
Due South - Fraser/Ray
There's four directions on this map, but we're only going one way...Due South! We're back to cover a couple of vintage ships (Fraser/Ray V and Fraser/Ray K) from the 90's Canadian crime procedural Due South. Follow the show on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2024-03-22
1h 39
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 96th Academy Awards (Films of 2023) - Part I
We’re covering this year's Academy Awards! As usual for the years where there are more than 5 nominees, will be taking the 10 films, pitting them against one another, and deciding on winners and losers. The losers are discussed in this episode.The nominees were: American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall, Barbie, The Holdovers, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Past Lives, Poor Things, The Zone of InterestNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:9:55 - Bracket Set-Up10:40...
2024-03-15
1h 51
The Oscars Got It Wrong
Season 2 Stats & 96th Academy Awards Predictions
Another season of this podcast in the books! In this episode we'll cover our stats from Season 2 of the podcast - how many films we've watched, how many times the Oscars got it wrong, and much, much more! Then we'll wrap up by making predictions for the 96th Academy Awards.NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for some previously discussed films. All time stamps are approximate.0:45 - Section 1: Overview of Season 23:35 - Section 2: Things we're tracking 24:10 - Section 3: Our ratings (nominees only)45:00 - Section 4: A qualitative discussion1:02:20...
2024-03-01
1h 11
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 30th Academy Awards (Films of 1957)
This episode we're covering the 30th Academy Awards or the films of 1957. The nominees were: 12 Angry Men, The Bridge on the River Kwai, Peyton Place, Sayonara, Witness for the Prosecution. No extras this year? Wild.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:10:10 - Peyton Place23:30 - Sayonara37:00 - The Bridge on the River Kwai54:00 - Witness for the Prosecution [58:10 EXTRA SPOILER WARNING]1:06:35 - 12 Angry Men1:19:35 - Did the Oscars get it wrong?
2024-02-16
1h 32
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 75th Academy Awards (Films of 2002) - Part III - The Bourne Identity
What a surprise at the end of "The 75th Academy Awards - Part II," huh? In this episode we take some time to really dig into one of our favorite films: The Bourne Identity. We also wrap up our discussion of the year with our usual conclusions. Note: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate:0:40 - The Bourne Identity1:40 - An in-depth discussion of the film51:30 - The impact of The Bourne Identity1:19:40 - The 75th Academy Awards...
2024-02-02
1h 29
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 75th Academy Awards (Films of 2002) - Part II
We're covering the 75th Academy Awards or the films of 2002. There were 5 nominees this year, but it was a great year for films, so we added 5 more (we were almost tempted to bump this year up to a true 16-movie tournament, so we may have missed your favorite). In part 2 we'll be covering the winners from the first round.The nominees were: Gangs of New York, Chicago, The Hours, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Pianist.We added for consideration: Catch Me if You Can, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Talk...
2024-01-19
1h 07
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 75th Academy Awards (Films of 2002) - Part I
We're covering the 75th Academy Awards or the films of 2002. There were 5 nominees this year, but it was a great year for films, so we added 5 more (we were almost tempted to bump this year up to a true 16-movie tournament, so we may have missed your favorite). In part 1 we'll be covering the losers from the first round.The nominees were: Gangs of New York, Chicago, The Hours, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Pianist.We added for consideration: Catch Me if You Can, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Talk...
2024-01-05
1h 03
Let The Boys Kiss
Ship Updates - Leverage, Loki, Our Flag Means Death, and Good Omens
We know we said this episode would be out in January 2024, but we couldn't wait either. As a holiday surprise, here is the much requested ship update episode a little early. We're covering 4 ships from shows (Leverage, Loki, Our Flag Means Death, and Good Omens) that have had new seasons since we originally discussed them.If you want to skip around here are the (approximate) time stamps:1:15 - The Leverage OT3 (Hardison/Eliot/Parker)28:25 - Mobius/Loki from Loki47:55 - Edward "Blackbeard" Teach/Stede "The Gentleman Pirate" Bonnet from Our Flag Means Death1:16:40 - The Ineffable...
2023-12-29
2h 20
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 33rd Academy Awards (Films of 1960)
We're taking a short holiday break in two weeks (so no new episode on 12/22/23). To make up for that this episode is (totally on purpose!) 2.5 hours long. We're covering the 33rd Academy Awards or the films of 1960. The nominees were: The Alamo, The Apartment, Elmer Gantry, Sons and Lovers, and the Sundowners. We also cover non-nominees A Bout de Souffle (Breathless), Inherit the Wind, Psycho, and Spartacus. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 10:55 - The Alamo22:20 - Elmer Gantry
2023-12-08
2h 24
Let The Boys Kiss
Marvel Cinematic Universe - Captain Marvel
We've got another Let the Girls Kiss this week! In light of the recent release of the MCU's The Marvels we're taking a look back at 2019's Captain Marvel and the Top Gun-laden vibes of Carol Danvers/Maria Rambeau. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-11-24
48 min
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 9th Academy Awards (Films of 1936) - Part II
We're wrapping up 1936 and covering the winners from our 14 movie tournament this week (10 nominees, plus 4 additional films (!!!)) The nominees were: Anthony Adverse; Dodsworth; The Great Ziegfeld; Libeled Lady; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town; Romeo and Juliet; The Story of Louis Pasteur; A Tale of Two Cities; Three Smart Girls; and San Francisco. The additional films we considered were: After the Thin Man, Modern Times, My Man Godfrey, and Swing Time.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 2:35...
2023-11-24
1h 26
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 9th Academy Awards (Films of 1936) - Part I
We're back in the 30's with 10 nominees, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 10 nominees, plus 4 additional films (!!!) and deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1. We'll discuss the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: Anthony Adverse; Dodsworth; The Great Ziegfeld; Libeled Lady; Mr. Deeds Goes to Town; Romeo and Juliet; The Story of Louis Pasteur; A Tale of Two Cities; Three Smart Girls; and San Francisco. The additional films we considered were: After the Thin Man, Modern Times, My Man Godfrey, and Swing Time.Notes...
2023-11-10
1h 28
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 52nd Academy Awards (Films of 1979)
We're discussing the 52nd Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1979. The nominees were: All That Jazz, Apocalypse Now, Breaking Away, Kramer vs. Kramer, Norma Rae. We also discuss non-nominees Alien and The Jerk.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 9:00 - Breaking Away16:45 - Kramer vs. Kramer33:35 - All That Jazz41:15 - Apocalypse Now1:00:35 - Norma Rae1:11:05 - Should something else have been nominated? 1:11:50 - Alien1:20:35 - The Jerk
2023-10-28
1h 39
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 83rd Academy Awards (Films of 2010) - Part II
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode we discuss the winners from Round 1 and decide if the Oscars got it wrong. The nominees were: 127 Hours, Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The Kids are All Right, The King's Speech, The Social Network, Toy Story 3, True Grit, and Winter's Bone. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 2:05 - Inception12:35 - True Grit23:55 - Winter's Bone32:25 - The King's Speech
2023-10-14
1h 11
Let The Boys Kiss
Black Sails
This week we're joined by a special guest for the long awaited continuation of our Gay Pirates series and discover the wacky concept of "hetero-baiting."Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-09-30
1h 41
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 83rd Academy Awards (Films of 2010) - Part I
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 10 nominees deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: 127 Hours, Black Swan, The Fighter, Inception, The Kids are All Right, The King's Speech, The Social Network, Toy Story 3, True Grit, and Winter's Bone. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 8:40 - Round 1 Match-Ups and Deciding Winners and LosersLosers Discussion
2023-09-30
1h 06
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 46th Academy Awards (Films of 1973)
We're discussing the 46th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1973. The nominees were: American Graffiti; A Touch of Class, Cries and Whispers, The Exorcist, and The Sting. We also discuss non-nominees Enter the Dragon, Serpico, Paper Moon, and The Harder They Come.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 9:30 - American Graffiti19:10 - A Touch of Class24:55 - Cries and Whispers32:20 - The Exorcist48:00 - The Sting58:10 - Should something else...
2023-09-16
1h 46
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 10th Academy Awards (Films of 1937) - Part II
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode we discuss the winners from Round 1 and decide if the Oscars got it wrong. The nominees were: The Awful Truth; Captains Courageous; Dead End; The Good Earth; In Old Chicago; The Life of Emile Zola; Lost Horizon; One Hundred Men and a Girl; Stage Door; and A Star is Born.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 2:05 - The Awful Truth8:55 - Stage Door
2023-09-02
1h 02
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 10th Academy Awards (Films of 1937) - Part I
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 10 nominees (plus 1 film we've added for cultural relevance - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: The Awful Truth; Captains Courageous; Dead End; The Good Earth; In Old Chicago; The Life of Emile Zola; Lost Horizon; One Hundred Men and a Girl; Stage Door; and A Star is Born.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all...
2023-08-19
1h 08
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 40th Academy Awards (Films of 1967)
We're back in the 60's to cover the 40th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1963. The nominees were: Bonnie and Clyde, Doctor Dolittle, The Graduate, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, and In the Heat of the Night. We also discuss non-nominees Cool Hand Luke; The Good, the Bad and the Ugly; and Barefoot in the Park.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 13:30 - Doctor Dolittle21:15 - Bonnie and Clyde29:50 - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2023-08-05
1h 40
Let The Boys Kiss
Star Trek Kelvin Timeline - Kirk/Spock
We discuss Kirk and Spock from the Kelvin timeline Star Trek Films (Star Trek (2009); Star Trek: Into Darkness; and Star Trek Beyond). Kelsey suffers.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-07-28
2h 00
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 91st Academy Awards (Films of 2018) - Part III
It's Round 3 of the 91st Academy Awards bracket, where we took the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be discussing the final four and declaring a winner!The nominees were: A Star is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, and Vice.Our additional films are: Burning, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Death of Stalin, Eighth Grade, If Beale Street Could Talk, Paddington 2, Sorry to Bother You, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseNotes: SPOILERS - we talk through...
2023-07-22
1h 11
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 91st Academy Awards (Films of 2018) - Part II
It's Round 2 of the 91st Academy Awards bracket, where we took the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 2 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: A Star is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, and Vice.Our additional films are: Burning, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Death of Stalin, Eighth Grade, If Beale Street Could Talk, Paddington 2, Sorry to Bother You, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse...
2023-07-08
1h 03
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 91st Academy Awards (Films of 2018) - Part I
We've done it again - another 16 movie bracket! For the 91st Academy Awards we've taken the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated.The nominees were: A Star is Born, BlacKkKlansman, Black Panther, Bohemian Rhapsody, The Favourite, Green Book, Roma, and Vice.Our additional films are: Burning, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, The Death of Stalin, Eighth Grade, If Beale Street Could Talk, Paddington 2, Sorry to Bother You, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-VerseNotes...
2023-06-24
1h 38
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 36th Academy Awards (Films of 1963)
We're still in the 60's, but are shaking things up with a guest. We're joined by Maddie's friend Ben to cover the 36th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1963. The nominees were: America America, Cleopatra, How the West Was Won, Lilies of the Field, and Tom Jones. We also discuss non-nominees Charade, 8 1/2, Dr. No, and Hud. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 14:40 - Cleopatra24:35 - How the West Was Won35:15 - America America43:40...
2023-06-10
1h 47
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 39th Academy Awards (Films of 1966)
We're back from our break and returning to the 60's to cover the 39th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1966. The nominees were: Alfie; A Man for All Seasons; The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming; The Sand Pebbles; and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 12:50 - Alfie22:05 - The Russians are Coming, the Russians are Coming31:40 - The Sand Pebbles40:15 - A Man for All Seasons
2023-05-27
1h 18
Let The Boys Kiss
Cowboys
Howdy Partners! In this episode we're looking at a number of homoerotic - or purportedly homoerotic - cowboy movies ranging from 1948 to the present (many thanks to our listeners for their suggestions!).Timestamps are approximate:2:00 - Red River14:50 - Johnny Guitar29:55 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid40:50 - Young Guns48:50 - Tombstone1:11:55 - Brokeback MountainFollow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-05-20
1h 42
Let The Boys Kiss
Cowboys
Howdy Partners! In this episode we're looking at a number of homoerotic - or purportedly homoerotic - cowboy movies ranging from 1948 to the present (many thanks to our listeners for their suggestions!).Timestamps are approximate:2:00 - Red River14:50 - Johnny Guitar29:55 - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid40:50 - Young Guns48:50 - Tombstone1:11:55 - Brokeback MountainFollow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-05-19
1h 38
Let The Boys Kiss
Whoops!
So you may have noticed we missed our March episode. Here's what happened: We lost a portion of one of the audio files and weren't able to fix it. We'll get back on schedule and release an episode mid-May.Thanks for your patience!Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-04-08
01 min
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 95th Academy Awards (Films of 2022) - Part II
We’re continuing our discussion of the most recent Academy Awards in this episode! As usual for the years where there are more than 5 nominees, will be taking the 10 films, pitting them against one another, and deciding on winners and losers. The winners are discussed in this episode.The nominees were: All Quiet on the Western Front; Avatar: The Way of Water; The Banshees of Inisherin; Elvis; Everything Everywhere All At Once; The Fabelmans; Tár; Top Gun: Maverick; Triangle of Sadness; and Women Talking . Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all...
2023-04-01
1h 23
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 95th Academy Awards (Films of 2022) - Part I
We’re covering the most recent Academy Awards in this episode! As usual for the years where there are more than 5 nominees, will be taking the 10 films, pitting them against one another, and deciding on winners and losers. The losers are discussed in this episode.The nominees were: All Quiet on the Western Front; Avatar: The Way of Water; The Banshees of Inisherin; Elvis; Everything Everywhere All At Once; The Fabelmans; Tár; Top Gun: Maverick; Triangle of Sadness; and Women Talking . Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we c...
2023-03-17
1h 26
The Oscars Got It Wrong
Season 1 Stats & 95th Academy Awards Predictions
We've got something a little different this week! In this episode we're crunching the numbers and summarizing the stats from Season 1 of the podcast - how many films we've watched, how many times the Oscars got it wrong, which years have been the best, and much, much more! Finally we'll see if we've learned enough to predict what will win Best Picture at the 95th Academy Awards.NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for some previously discussed films. All time stamps are approximate.SUMMARY STATS1:40 - Season 1 Summary Stats3:35 - How often...
2023-03-03
1h 02
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 85th Academy Awards (Films of 2012) - Part II
It's another year with more than 5 nominees so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 9 nominees (plus one of our favorite films) we'll be discussing the winners that made it out of the first round.The nominees were: Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, and Zero Dark Thirty. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 0:50 - Round 1 Match-Up Recap 2:25 - Life o...
2023-02-17
1h 09
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 85th Academy Awards (Films of 2012) - Part I
It's another year with more than 5 nominees so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 9 nominees (plus one of our favorite films), deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1, and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: Amour, Argo, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Linings Playbook, and Zero Dark Thirty. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 5:25 - Bracket Set-Up9:25 - R...
2023-02-03
1h 46
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 42nd Academy Awards (Films of 1969)
In this episode we cover the 42nd Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1969. The nominees were: Anne of the Thousand Days; Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Hello, Dolly!; Midnight Cowboy; and Z. We also discuss The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie; They Shoot Horses, Don't They?; Easy Rider; and Midnight Cowboy.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 10:10 - Anne of the Thousand Days17:11 - Hello, Dolly!22:30 - Midnight Cowboy32:00 - Butch Cassidy and...
2023-01-20
1h 40
Let The Boys Kiss
Our Flag Means Death - Edward Teach/Stede Bonnet
It's part 1 of our gay pirates mini-series! In this episode we discuss Edward "Blackbeard" Teach and Stede "The Gentleman Pirate" Bonnet from HBO's Our Flag Means Death. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2023-01-13
1h 02
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 6th Academy Awards (Films of 1933) - Part II
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode we discuss the winners from Round 1 and decide if the Oscars got it wrong. The nominees were: 42nd Street; A Farewell to Arms; Cavalcade; I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang; Lady for a Day; Little Women; She Done Him Wrong; Smilin' Through; State Fair; and The Private Life of Henry VIII. We also included two films for cultural relevance: King Kong and Duck Soup.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.
2023-01-06
1h 19
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 6th Academy Awards (Films of 1933) - Part I
We've got more than 5 nominees again, so we're doing another bracket! In this episode will be taking the 10 nominees (plus 2 films we've added into the competition for cultural relevance - Duck Soup and King Kong) deciding on the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: 42nd Street; A Farewell to Arms; Cavalcade; I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang; Lady for a Day; Little Women; She Done Him Wrong; Smilin' Through; State Fair; and The Private Life of Henry VIII.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through...
2022-12-23
1h 08
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 67th Academy Awards (Films of 1994)
In this episode we cover the 67th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1994. The nominees were: Forrest Gump, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Pulp Fiction, Quiz Show, and The Shawshank Redemption. We also discuss The Lion King, Ed Wood, and Heavenly Creatures. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 10:30 - Four Weddings and a Funeral17:50 - Forrest GumpResource: James Amos Burton's (2008) PhD thesis, University of Nottingham. " Film, history and cultural memory: cinematic representations of Vietnam-era America during...
2022-12-09
1h 43
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 17th Academy Awards (Films of 1944)
In this episode we cover the 17th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1944. The nominees were: Double Indemnity, Gaslight, Going My Way, Since You Went Away, and Wilson. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 11:05 - Going My Way17:50 - Wilson28:30 - Since You Went Away39:10 - Double Indemnity 47:35 - Gaslight1:02:00 - Did the Oscars get it wrong?1:02:40 - Jake Gyllenhaal Corner1:05:05 - Conclusions1:08:50...
2022-11-25
1h 10
Let The Boys Kiss
Top Gun - Iceman/Maverick & Hangster
It was one of the biggest movies of 2022, but does Top Gun: Maverick's Hangster hold up the legacy of Iceman/Maverick from the original Top Gun? We discuss both movies, explore both ships, and complain about the recurring beach jeans.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2022-11-18
1h 04
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 70th Academy Awards (Films of 1997)
In this episode (which has a twist ending!) we cover the 70th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1997. The nominees were: As Good As it Gets, Good Will Hunting, The Full Monty, L.A. Confidential, and Titanic. We also discuss Boogie Nights and a host of comedies including Men in Black.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 9:50 - As Good As it Gets20:50 - Titanic44:50 - The Full Monty51:05 - Good Will Hunting
2022-11-11
1h 51
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 29th Academy Awards (Films of 1956)
In this episode we cover the 29th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1956. The nominees were: Around the World in 80 Days, Friendly Persuasion, Giant, The King and I, and The Ten Commandments. We also discuss The Searchers.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 10:15 - Around the World in 80 Days19:40 - Friendly Persuasion 28:45 - Giant47:35 - The King and I55:50 - The Ten Commandments1:11:10 - Should something else have been nominated?
2022-10-29
1h 30
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 26th Academy Awards (Films of 1953)
In this episode we cover the 26th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1953. The nominees were: From Here to Eternity, Julius Caesar, The Robe, Roman Holiday, and Shane. We also discuss Stalag 17 and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 11:35 - The Robe19:40 - Roman Holiday26:10 - Shane37:10 - From Here to Eternity52:40 - Julius Caesar1:01:20 - Should something else have been nominated?1:01:40 -Stalag 171:05:15 - Gentlemen Prefer...
2022-10-15
1h 23
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 87th Academy Awards (Films of 2014) - Part III
It's Round 3 of the 87th Academy Awards bracket, where we took the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode we work through the semi-finals, the finals, and declare a winner. The nominee left in Round 3 is: The Grand Budapest Hotel.Our additional films left are: Guardians of the Galaxy, Nightcrawler, & Snowpiercer. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 1:00 - Semifinals3:35 - Discussing the Semifinal Losers3:40 - Guardians...
2022-10-01
1h 18
Let The Boys Kiss
Marvel Cinematic Universe - Loki/Mobius
We continue to explore the MCU with Loki and Mobius from Loki. Is this another example of queer cannon that is somehow also queer baiting? Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2022-09-24
1h 01
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 87th Academy Awards (Films of 2014) - Part II
It's Round 2 of the 87th Academy Awards bracket, where we took the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 2 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees left in Round 2 were: Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Selma, & Whiplash.Our additional films are: Foxcatcher, Guardians of the Galaxy, Nightcrawler, & Snowpiercer. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 1:55 - Round 2 Match-Ups
2022-09-17
54 min
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 87th Academy Awards (Films of 2014) - Part I
It's another bracket episode! For the 87th Academy Awards we've taken the 8 nominees and added 8 options of our own to create a 16 movie bracket. In this episode will be declaring the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: American Sniper, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Game, Selma, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash.Our additional films are: Big Hero 6, Edge of Tomorrow, Foxcatcher, Guardians of the Galaxy, How to Train your Dragon 2, The Lego Movie, Nightcrawler, and Snowpiercer.
2022-09-03
1h 19
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 76th Academy Awards (Films of 2003)
In this episode we cover the 76th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 2003. The nominees were: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Lost in Translation, Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, Mystic River, and Seabiscuit. We also discuss a host of non-nominees including City of God, Whale Rider, Shattered Glass, The Station Agent, and Kill Bill.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 8:40 - Lost in Translation21:35 - Master and Commander: The...
2022-08-20
1h 34
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 48th Academy Awards (Films of 1975)
In this episode we cover the 48th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1975. The nominees were: Barry Lyndon, Dog Day Afternoon, Jaws, Nashville, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. We also discuss the cult classics Rocky Horror Picture Show and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 7:30 - Barry Lyndon14:35 - Nashville26:15 - Dog Day Afternoon32:20 - Jaws47:40 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2022-08-06
1h 27
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 55th Academy Awards (Films of 1982)
In this episode we cover the 55th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1982. The nominees were: E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Gandhi, Missing, Tootsie, and The Verdict. We also discuss Sophie's Choice and some sci-fi classics - Blade Runner, The Thing, and Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 7:30 - Tootsie14:30 - The Verdict23:00 - Gandhi33:25 - E.T. The Extraterrestrial 44:45 - Missing1:00:10 - Should...
2022-07-23
1h 29
Let The Boys Kiss
Marvel Cinematic Universe - SamBucky
We're back babyyyyyy! To kick off Season 2 we're returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to discuss SamBucky from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2022-07-16
1h 07
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 12th Academy Awards (Films of 1939) - Part II
Our game continues. For the 12th Academy Awards we've taken the 10 nominees and done something a little different. We've set up a bracket and in this episode we discuss the winners from Round 1 and decide if the Oscars got it wrong. The nominees were: Dark Victory; Gone with the Wind; Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Love Affair; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; Ninotchka; Of Mice and Men; Stagecoach; The Wizard of Oz; and Wuthering Heights.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 1:10...
2022-07-09
1h 21
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 12th Academy Awards (Films of 1939) - Part I
Do you want to play a game? For the 12th Academy Awards we've taken the 10 nominees and done something a little different. We've set up a bracket and in this episode we will be declaring (and sometimes debating) the winners and losers from Round 1 and discussing the films that were eliminated. The nominees were: Dark Victory; Gone with the Wind; Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Love Affair; Mr. Smith Goes to Washington; Ninotchka; Of Mice and Men; Stagecoach; The Wizard of Oz; and Wuthering Heights.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the...
2022-06-25
1h 09
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 62nd Academy Awards (Films of 1989)
In this episode we cover the 62nd Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1989. The nominees were: Born on the Fourth of July, Dead Poets Society, Driving Miss Daisy, Field of Dreams, and My Left Foot. We also discuss Do the Right Thing, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, and When Harry Met Sally.Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 12:00 - Born on the Fourth of July22:00 - Dead Poets Society26:30 - Field of Dreams35:40 - My...
2022-06-11
1h 25
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 34th Academy Awards (Films of 1961)
In this episode we cover the 34th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1961. The nominees were: Fanny, The Guns of Navarone, The Hustler, Judgement at Nuremberg, and West Side Story. We also briefly discuss Breakfast at Tiffany's, A Raisin in the Sun, Paris Blues, and 101 Dalmatians. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 10:50 - Fanny18:00 - The Guns of Navarone22:55 - The Hustler31:40 - Judgement at Nuremberg48:45 - West Side Story1:01:30...
2022-05-28
1h 17
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 80th Academy Awards (Films of 2007)
In this episode we cover the 80th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 2007. The nominees were: Atonement, Juno, Michael Clayton, No Country for Old Men, and There Will Be Blood. We also briefly discuss Zodiac, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover.Timestamps are approximate: 9:10 - Atonement14:50 - Juno20:20 - Michael Clayton27:30 - There Will Be Blood46:05 - No...
2022-05-14
1h 29
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 53rd Academy Awards (Films of 1980)
In this episode we cover the 53rd Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1980. The nominees were: Coal Miner's Daughter, The Elephant Man, Ordinary People, Raging Bull, and Tess. We also briefly discuss The Empire Strikes Back, The Shining, and 9 to 5. Notes: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover; Content Warning: Sexual Assault. Timestamps are approximate: 12:30 - Coal Miner's Daughter17:50 - The Elephant Man23:45 - Tess36:10 - Raging Bull48:15 - Ordinary People1:00:15 - Should something else...
2022-04-30
1h 22
The Oscars Got It Wrong
The 49th Academy Awards (Films of 1976)
On our inaugural episode we cover the 49th Academy Awards, which honored the films of 1976. The nominees were: All the President's Men, Bound for Glory, Network, Rocky, Taxi Driver.Note: SPOILERS - we talk through the full plots of all the movies we cover. Timestamps are approximate: 07:30 - Bound for Glory10:55 - All the President's Men17:05 - Network30:30 - Taxi Driver44:05 - Rocky53:30 - Should something else have been nominated?55:15 - Did the Oscars get it wrong?57:50 - What...
2022-04-16
1h 00
Let The Boys Kiss
Intro: The Oscars Got It Wrong
Teaser episode for our new podcast: The Oscars Got It Wrong. What makes a Best Picture? Can art ever be judged objectively? And why has the Academy not given Jake Gyllenhaal an Oscar already? Each episode we try to answer these questions (and more!) by randomly selecting an Academy Awards year and watching every Best Picture nominee. Join us on our journey as we decide if the Oscars got it wrong.Reach out at oscarswrongpod@gmail.com. And find us on Twitter and Letterboxd @oscarswrongpod.
2022-04-09
04 min
The Oscars Got It Wrong
Intro: The Oscars Got It Wrong
What makes a Best Picture? Can art ever be judged objectively? And why has the Academy not given Jake Gyllenhaal an Oscar already? Each episode we try to answer these questions (and more!) by randomly selecting an Academy Awards year and watching every Best Picture nominee. Join us on our journey as we decide if the Oscars got it wrong.Reach out at oscarswrongpod@gmail.com. And find us on Twitter and Letterboxd @oscarswrongpod.
2022-04-09
04 min
Let The Boys Kiss
Season 1 Finale
This week we wrap up season 1 of the podcast. We talk about what we've learned, name winners and losers, and only complain a little bit more about the Supernatural finale.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com.
2021-12-17
1h 06
Let The Boys Kiss
Supernatural - Destiel (Part IV)
Yup, still talking Destiel. In Part IV we discuss Supernatural's aftermath and the actors' incomprehensible efforts to decanonize Cas' romantic confession.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com.
2021-12-03
1h 17
Let The Boys Kiss
Supernatural - Destiel (Part III)
Yes - we are somehow still talking Destiel. This week we continue to work through our reactions to the Supernatural finale and discuss what we think would have been a satisfying ending to the long running show. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com.
2021-11-19
1h 00
Let The Boys Kiss
Supernatural - Destiel (Part II)
We're still talking about Supernatural and Destiel. In Part II we cover the show's ending from "Despair" (S15E18) to "Carry On" (S15E20). Is that too much time spent talking about 3 episodes of TV? You be the judge. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com.
2021-11-05
1h 04
Let The Boys Kiss
Supernatural - Destiel (Part 1)
We're finally doing it - we're covering Destiel from Supernatural, but it is going to take multiple episodes. In Part 1 we cover and discuss the show and the ship up to "Despair" (S15E18).Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com.
2021-10-23
1h 16
Let The Boys Kiss
80's Action Movies
An extra host means an extra long episode! We let guest Todd take the reins as he walks us through the evolution of partner relationships in 80s buddy cop/action movies.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.comTimestamps are approximate:~10:35 Thunderbolt and Lightfoot~17:00 48 Hrs.~25:30 Rocky 3~31:00 Beverly Hills Cop~34:05 Commando~39:20 Running Scared ~43:50 Lethal Weapon~51:50 Predator~55:50 Midnight Run~57:50 Tango & Cash~1:00:55 Die Hard With a Vengeance (Die Hard 3)
2021-10-09
1h 22
Let The Boys Kiss
Starsky & Hutch - S/H
We have another listener request this week: the 1970's cop procedural/vintage ship Starsky & Hutch. This one's pretty life changing. The podcast will never be the same.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-09-25
1h 09
Let The Boys Kiss
Gotham - Nygmobblepot
Here's a riddle for you: If no one talks about queer canon, did it really happen? This week we tackle our first listener request and cover Nygmobblepot from Fox's Batman prequel TV series Gotham. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-09-11
58 min
Let The Boys Kiss
9-1-1 - Buddie
We're covering our first ship from a show that's still airing, Fox's firefighter procedural 9-1-1. Can we call something queerbaiting when we don't know how the story will end? Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-08-28
55 min
Let The Boys Kiss
Star Trek: TOS - Kirk/Spock
We’re covering the OG slash ship this week: Kirk/Spock. We learn how much modern fandom owes to the Star Trek fans of the 1970s and find out a tiny bit more about the mysterious ‘Usenet.’”Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-08-14
1h 01
Let The Boys Kiss
Hawaii Five-0 - McDanno
This week we talk about "partners" Steve and Danny from CBS's Hawaii Five-0 reboot and try to figure out the long running show's baffling series finale. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-07-31
1h 04
Let The Boys Kiss
Comedies
This week we discuss why comedies don't have more active transformative fandoms and, let's be honest, mostly try to convince you to watch some of our favorite shows.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.comTimestamps are approximate:Contemporary TV Comedies~ 4:05 Brooklyn Nine-Nine~8:05 New Girl~10:25 Community~14:35 Scrubs ~17:05 PsychOlder Sitcoms~20:30 Boy Meets World ~22:55 Friends Films~24:55 Bromantic Comedy Films (Judd Apatow, Will Ferrell, etc.)~28:00 Cornetto...
2021-07-17
1h 01
Let The Boys Kiss
Teen Wolf - Sterek
Stiles is a Teen and Derek is a Wolf, but their ship name isn't "TeenWolf?" Seems like a missed opportunity. Anyway, this week we discuss Sterek from MTV's Teen Wolf.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-07-03
59 min
Let The Boys Kiss
Femslash
We break format again this week to learn about Femslash history, explore some theories that might explain why there isn't more of it, and wonder if any femslash ships could ever live up to Xena and Gabrielle.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-06-19
1h 04
Let The Boys Kiss
James Bond - 00Q
Is 00Q just another textbook case of the "Two White Guys" trope? What's the deal with the end of Spectre? Seriously, can anyone explain the end of Spectre?!?Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-06-05
55 min
Let The Boys Kiss
Leverage - OT3 (Parker/Hardison/Eliot)
We try to convince the world to watch Leverage, talk about the show's OT3 (which we forget to define), and dig into the AO3 Top 100 ships of 2020 to explore what makes Parker/Hardison/Eliot such a unique ship.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-05-22
54 min
Let The Boys Kiss
X-Men - Cherik
We coin a new ship name to replace "Cherik," discuss what happens when subtext goes unnoticed by the writer, and wonder if a film franchise can go from queer allegory to queerbaiting over the course of just a few films.Also, we read a quick correction for our LOTR episode. Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-05-08
1h 02
Let The Boys Kiss
Ships We're Not Covering
If you've ever listened to this podcast and thought "These two don't know what they're talking about," get ready for a doozy of an episode. This week we do some research and give brief thoughts on all the ships we don't plan to cover later in the podcast.Timestamps are approximate:~2:40 Other Marvel Ships~5:05 Other Tolkien Ships~5:40 Other Sherlock Ships~6:45 Other Harry Potter Ships~8:25 Inception ~11:35 Merlin ~15:35 The Witcher ~20:00 Dragon Age Inquisition~23:45 Voltron~26:20 Anime~28:25 Mo Dao...
2021-04-24
1h 03
Let The Boys Kiss
Sherlock - Johnlock
This week we discuss John Watson's performative heterosexuality and the fandom theory to end all fandom theories, but we're really just here to drum up support for our Ronald Knox fanclub.Follow the show on Twitter at @ltbkpod and on Tumblr at ltbkpod.tumblr.com
2021-04-10
1h 06