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Movies That Made Us GaySuperman II with special guest Billy RoachKneel before Zod!! We watched Superman II (1980) with our friend and Superman expert Billy Roach and we believe a man can fly. We take a deep dive into Superman lore and really get into what makes these early superhero movies so special. Christopher Reeve is an absolute dreamboat as Superman and Margot Kidder is adorably kooky as Lois Lane. But the Kryptonian villains are everything! Giving you disco S&M glamour. Terence Stamp's General Zod is serving early Priscilla Queen of the Desert bored-queen while Sarah Douglas is FIERCE as glamorous Ursa. We can't leave out Valerie Perrine as Lex Lu...2021-05-071h 46
Movies That Made Us GayStarship Troopers with special guest Matthew FarrisYou're some sort of big, fat, smart-bug aren't you? We watched Starship Troopers (1997) with out friend Matthew Farris and we suddenly feel the need for a shower. This socio-political satire disguised as a shoot-em-up scifi movie is packed with hidden homo-tendencies... you just have to know where to look. The cast is so beautiful they all look like they were carved out of cream cheese. The combined hotness of Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards and Dina Meyer can power a small city for weeks. Not to mention the infamous co-ed shower scene brought to you by director Paul Verhoeven’s (Sh...2021-04-301h 42
Movies That Made Us GayCabaret with special guest Darren ElmsDoesn't my body drive you wild with desire? We watched Cabaret (1972) with our friend Darren Elms and we're here for the divine decadence darling! We take a deep dive and try to find out where Sally Bowles ends and Liza Minnelli begins. Liza belts out these signature songs like such a pro we don't even care that Sally the character is an untalented hack who can't hold a note. Michael York is dreamy as Brian (stand in for Christopher Isherwood) and Joel Grey is creepily perfect as the Master of Ceremonies. Life IS a cabaret old chum so come...2021-04-231h 30
Movies That Made Us GayBonus Oscar 2021 preview with special guest Joshua ClementWe're joined by our friend Joshua Clement to talk about the Oscar nominated movies from the year 2020. This is a BONUS preview - the full episode is presented on our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay The full episode is available to all tiers of Patreon membership - but THIS bonus track features our predictions who will win, who we want to win and what might happen at this ceremony that will "feel like a movie." Once you're done listening head over to Patreon to check out the additional bonus content but in the mean t...2021-04-1836 min
Movies That Made Us GaySerial Mom with special guest Ricky DiazThe only "serial" I know anything about is Rice Krispies! We watched Serial Mom (1994) with our friend Ricky Diaz and you know how we hate the brown word. John Waters takes on the wholesome American family and gives us some of the most quotable lines of his catalog (are those Pussy Willows?). Kathleen Turner plays Beverly Sutphin with such a sweetness you root for her when she takes people out for the most minor offense. Why can't you wear white shoes after Labor Day? Who cares! Keep your eyes peeled for John Waters mainstays like Mink Stole, Traci Lords an...2021-04-161h 30
Movies That Made Us GayNotes on a Scandal with special guest Paul from That Aged Well PodcastYou know it’s rude to read a persons diary, it’s private! We watched Notes on a Scandal (2006) with our friend Paul from That Aged Well Podcast and sometimes we all feel like bitter old virgins. New art teacher Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) catches the attention of cynical “battle ax” Barbara Covett (Judy Dench). Sheba’s affair with a fifteen-year-old student becomes a tool in Barbara’s plot to manipulate and possess Sheba and the antics ensue. The “predatory lesbian” tropes aside, this movie is high-camp melodrama worthy of midnight screenings and drag queen lip syncs. The once mousy Sheba taunt...2021-04-091h 27
Movies That Made Us GayMermaids (1990)Don't do anything I wouldn't do... or don't do anything I WOULD! We watched Mermaids (1990) and we're gonna get in our mermaid car and get the mermaid outta here! This movie is filled with a holy trinity of raven haired gay icons. Mrs. Flax (Cher) is the cha-cha mom of our dreams to daughters Charlotte (Winona Ryder) and Kate (Christina Ricci). Catholic envy (while Jewish), lost virginity to the dreamy Michael Schoeffling (Sixteen Candles) and 60's Halloween costumes abound in this sweet coming of age comedy. And don't forget Bob Hoskins giving us cuddly bear hotness. We would pay r...2021-04-021h 18
Movies That Made Us GayThe Fan with special guest Jeff NelsonWe needed hearts, not diamonds! We watched The Fan (1981) with the very funny Jeff Nelson and we could use a warm cup of High Point coffee! Lauren Bacall plays a Broadway actress with an obsessive fan played by Michael Biehn who may, or may not be a closet-case (spoiler alert: he totally is). A pre-Terminator (sexy as hell) Biehn spends the movie typing explicit letters to Sally Ross (Bacall) but is rejected at every turn. Maureen Stapleton as Sally’s no-nonsense secretary and James Garner as Sally’s would-be love interest round out the cast and when the three of them...2021-03-261h 41
Movies That Made Us GayMommie Dearest with special guest Jackson CooperBarbara please! We watched Mommie Dearest (1981) with the very funny Jackson Cooper and we meet "the biggest Mother of them all!" Faye Dunaway's performance as Joan Crawford is high camp, high drama and we can't look away! This movie cemented itself as a gay camp classic the minute Faye turns around and reveals Joans face in the first scene of the movie. Is Joan a villain or just misunderstood? Whatever the case may be she did what needed to be done! If you know someone who hasn't seen this movie - it is your duty as a gay to s...2021-03-191h 35
Movies That Made Us GayReturn to Oz with special guest Goldyn GunvilleNothing can scare the ever living hell out of you like an 80's kids movie. We watched Return to Oz (1985) with our friend Goldyn Gunville and we're scarred for life. Fairuza Balk is Dorothy in this Disney take on Oz and Auntie Em (Piper Laurie) is hauling her off to electro-shock therapy within the first 10 minutes of the movie. The rest of the film is a fever dream of screaming headless witches, wheeled terrors, sass-mouth talking chickens and cross dressing stop-motion rock people. And we are loving every minute of it. They don't make kids movies like this anymore!...2021-03-121h 30
Movies That Made Us GayThe Parent Trap with special guest Rufino CabangWe watched The Parent Trap (1961) with our friend Rufino Cabang and we're seeing double! We're not saying the original classic from the 60's is superior to the remake 90's remake but... ok yes we are. It's better. Haley Mills is delightful as twins separated by their selfish... I mean misguided recently divorced parents. How this cockamamie plan got past family court is a mystery but it makes for an amazing movie. It's got everything; split-screen movie magic, fabulous mid-century modern ranch style homes and a swinging soundtrack featuring Disney mainstay Annette Funicello. Who wouldn't want to spend summers with M...2021-03-051h 31
Movies That Made Us GayParty Girl with special guest Bright Light Bright LightYour mother was a woman with no common sense! We watched Party Girl (1995) with Bright Light Bright Light and we want a career in library science! Parker Posey is iconic as our hero Mary. A killer wardrobe, a perfect party apartment and connections in mid-90's NYC nightlife - she is our spirit animal. OK, she needs to work on the casual racism, shoplifting and narcissism - but every hero needs an arc. Mary's world is filled with club kids, DJs, drag queens and insanely hot street vendors. The New York City of the 90's is gone, but we'll...2021-02-261h 28
Movies That Made Us GayThe Great Muppet Caper with special guest Lex AproMy name is Miss Piggy, and I would like to be a high-fashion model. We watched The Great Muppet Caper (1981) with our friend Lex Apro and modeling is our destiny... we will accept nothing less. The amount of glamour in this movie is off the charts: The flawless Diana Rigg as fashion designer Lady Holiday; Miss Piggy as her put-upon receptionist with dreams of being a mo-dell;The uber-80's super-models/cat-burglars. Miss Piggy's model look-book alone is worth the price of admission. We also get some great dance numbers including a full on Busby Berkeley style synchronized swimming nu...2021-02-191h 40
Movies That Made Us GayPretty in Pink with special guest Amber ShawIt’s the best high school movie of the 80's with the worst prom dress committed to film. We watched Pretty in Pink (1986) with our friend Amber Shaw and we wan’t a candy machine in the boy’s restroom! John Hughes' masterpiece of the class struggle in American high schools is as timely today as it was in the consumerist 80's. Molly Ringwald's "grandma-chic" Andy is relatable without being a MarySue and Duckie (Jon Cryer) is the archetype coded gay best friend. Is Blane (Andrew McCarthy) too much of a wimp for Andy? Maybe. Do we still strive to be as...2021-02-121h 42
Movies That Made Us GayWhat Lies Beneath with special guest Lauren OgleWe wish to Communi-CATE with the spirit. We watched What Lies Beneath (2000) and something is happening in our house! It's not too often you get two powerhouse leads sharing the screen and Robert Zemeckis made it happen with two of our most charismatic movie stars. It helps they're both easy on the eyes. Michelle Pfeiffer is everything as housewife slowly unravelling before our very eyes and Harrison Ford is the stuff daddy's are made of. Are there actually ghosts in this house? Did he have something to do with that missing girl? Are the sex crazed neighbors just swingers try...2021-02-051h 27
Movies That Made Us GayThe Matrix with special guest Drew StanleyIt's the movie that changed the landscape for every sci-fi movie to come after... and launched a thousand parodies. We watched The Matrix (1999) with our friend Drew Stanley and we would definitely take the red pill. Perhaps it went over our heads at the time, but this Cyber Punk, Kung Fu, Industrial-Goth fairy tale is so jam packed with queer and trans theory it will make your teeny tiny little sunglasses spin. Considering how dated a movie about "hackers" could be, The Matrix has stood the test of time. Break out your vinyl pants and platform work boots, we're pl...2021-01-291h 33
Movies That Made Us GayThe Cell with special guest Ashley CassedayIt's like Silence of the Lambs for people who really love The Matrix. We watched The Cell (2000) with special guest Ashley Casseday (Keep It Weird Podcast) and we're still kinda creeped out. Jennifer Lopez plays the most glamorous social worker on earth who uses cutting edge technology and fashion to go into the minds of her subjects. If the dreamscapes look familiar its because director Tarsem Singh cut his teeth directing spooky ooky kooky videos for the likes of R.E.M. and most recently "911" for Lady Gaga. If you love FBI procedurals, dramatic Vince Vaughn and JLo wearing c...2021-01-221h 38
Movies That Made Us GayMarie Antoinette (2006)It's not too much is it? We watched Marie Antoinette (2006) directed by Sofia Coppola and your shoes are SO Du Barry! This modern take on the life of the last queen of France divided audiences at the time with its new wave soundtrack and American girl-next-door star but we are here to tell you - like Kirsten Dunst herself, this movie has aged beautifully. We are Sofia Coppola Stans and we spend much of the episode praising her dreamy directing, Kiki's impressive range (aging from 14 to 37!) and gagging over the locations, costumes, shoes... and the WIGS! What would you have...2021-01-151h 20
Movies That Made Us GayRuthless People with special guest Ben CheavesMy husband worships the ground I walk on! We watched Ruthless People (1986) with our friend Ben Cheaves (TCM Underground presents: Slumberground) and we've been kidnapped by Kmart! In case you were wondering this podcast is slowly turning into a Better Midler catalog review and we're loving every minute of it. Directed by Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker (Airplane, Top Secret) Midler plays spoiled, loud and tacky like no other. The cast is lousy with MTMUG All Stars: Danny DeVito (Batman Returns), Helen Slater (Supergirl), Anita Morris (A Smokey Mountain Christmas). Not to mention cute as hell Judge Reinhold and Bill...2021-01-081h 45
Movies That Made Us GayThe Poseidon Adventure with special guest Jackie BeatThere's got to be a morning after! We watched The Poseidon Adventure (1972) with the Legendary Miss Jackie Beat and in the water we're very skinny ladies. The 70's were all about Disaster Movies and this one takes the cake. Filled with 70's fashions, over the top acting from some Hollywood legends and a hit song, this movie is a template producers follow to this day. The Morning After walked so My Heart Will Go On could FLY! Where else but a 70's melodrama could a reverend, a former sex worker and a Jewish grandmother/swim champion team up to sav...2021-01-011h 24
Movies That Made Us GayBatman Returns with special guest Dylan Hay-ChapmanHoney, I'm home... oh that's right, I'm not married. We watched Batman Returns (1992) with our resident bat-guest Dylan Hay-Chapman and suddenly we feel so much yummier. Before Robin was around to spark a sexual awakening, there was Selena Kyle AKA Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) to awaken our inner villainess. Clearly the star of this movie - the vacuum sealed (literally) costume, the beat mug and the one-liners made every gay boy (and girl) across the land want to be Catwoman when they grew up. The snappy script by Daniel Waters (Heathers) is pure camp; Danny DeVito's gross Penguin is all pun...2020-12-251h 47
Movies That Made Us Gay78. Pee-wee's Playhouse Christmas Special with special guest Jared AndersonIt’s Christmas in the Playhouse and we’re gonna have a lot of fun! We watched Christmas at Pee-wee’s Playhouse (1988) with our friend Jared Anderson and we’ve gotta call you back - we’ve got Dinah Shore on the other line! This special episode of the Playhouse is filled with more queer and camp icons than John Waters’ address book. Cher, Charo, Grace Jones, k.d. lang, Little Richard and more are all here in their 80’s glam prime and we’re still blinded by the sequins. The jokes are still fresh, the Spencer’s Gifts aesthetic is on and...2020-12-181h 36
Movies That Made Us GayHeathers with special guest Goldyn GunvilleWhats your damage Heather?!! We watched Heathers (1989) with our friend Goldyn Gunville and our teen-angst BS has a body count! We learned everything we needed to know about high school life from this movie. Didn't everyone wear structured blazers to class, write in their diary in oversized flowery scrawl while wearing a monocle and play croquet over a plate of pâté? The heightened reality of this movie is off the charts and the made-up teen speak and killer wardrobe are legendary ("it'll be very"). Winona Ryder and Christian Slater are *chefs kiss* as our new wave anti-heroes. The subje...2020-12-111h 34
Movies That Made Us GayTitanic with special guest Jennifer MrazekWe have achieved Leo Mania. Officially! We watched Titanic (1997) with our friend Jennifer Mrazek and we promise to never let go! Do you remember where you were when you first saw Titanic? We do - all 15 times between us. We reminisce about this James Cameron directed classic that united the world. Sold out lines around the block, a theme song (and video) that still holds up - even an Oprah special! Titanic was THE movie of 1997 and Leo may have hooked these queers into the theater but the costumes, the wigs and our Queen Kate Winslet made us forever Stans...2020-12-041h 40
Movies That Made Us GayAddams Family Values with special guest Andy UrBreak out your “Schizos and Serial Killers” trading cards, we watched Addams Family Values (1993) with our friend Andy Ur and we’re all Graceful, Delicate Ballerinas! As Thanksgiving movies go, this is… really the only one we could think of. This movie is full of more queer subtext than you can shake a stick at. Joan Cusack as murderous “Black Widow” Debbie Jellinsky is nothing short of iconic. Anjelica Huston is service face, face, body, face in Morticia drag and Christina Ricci very nearly steals the show as a pre-teen Wednesday revolting against her WASPy fellow campers. Keep an eye out for cameo...2020-11-271h 30
Movies That Made Us GayEarth Girls Are Easy with special guest Moranne KlassenDo you guys have margaritas on your planet? We watched Earth Girls Are Easy (1988) with our friend Moranne Klassen and you guys are so lucky you crashed in the valley. It's the baddest place on earth! Take a trip with us to SoCal's San Fernando Valley of the 1980's. It was a theme park filled with leggy nail technicians, night clubs inside observatories and dayglow aliens in retro 50's spaceships. The soundtrack featuring songs by Julie Brown is worth the price of admission. They lyrics to 'Cause I'm a Blonde belong in the Library of Congress. Sit back, have a...2020-11-201h 26
Movies That Made Us GayMuriel's Wedding with special guest Devin LotfiYou're terrible Muriel. Or is it Mariel? We watched Muriel's Wedding (1994) with our friend Devin Lotfi (I Don't Want to Hear That Podcast) and our lives are just as good as an Abba song. Get ready to listen to some questionable Aussie accents as we recount this mid-90's gem that introduced the world to ICON Toni Collette. Muriel (Collette) yearns to leave her oppressive family, evil friends and and boring town of Porpoise Spit for the big city life in Sydney. She just happens to steal thousands to get there. Hey, if my mom handed me blank check to...2020-11-131h 52
Movies That Made Us GayThe Women with special guest Dennis GriffinLooks like it's back to the perfume counter for me! We watched The Women (1939) with our friend Dennis Griffin and we’re all getting our nails done - Jungle Red! This screwball comedy from the golden age of Hollywood has everything we love - quotable female characters, a fabulous wardrobe and a super gay fashion show that stops the movie in its tracks. The only thing its missing is MEN! Famously there are NO males in this movie - actors, extras, or photos. Even the animals were all female (allegedly). If you thought The Golden Girls was the archetype for S...2020-11-081h 34
Movies That Made Us GayThe Bride of Frankenstein with special guest Mitchell RalstonTo a new world of gods and monsters! We watched The Bride of Frankenstein (1935) with our good friend Mitchell Ralston and we forever Stan Elsa Lanchester as “The Monster’s Mate.” We take a trip through the “Universal Classic Monsters”catalogue and find out what makes this entry so queer. Mincing mad scientists, screeching hausfraus and ersatz domestic partnerships fill this gothic masterpiece, but it’s Lanchester’s brief performance that cements this movie in queer cinema history. The Bride did more for gays, goths and cholas with nothing more than 5 minutes of screen time, a shake and go wig and an eyeb...2020-10-301h 30
Movies That Made Us GayPractical Magic with special guest Allison LevitanHang on to your husbands, girls! We watched Practical Magic (1998) with our friend Allison Levitan and the nudity is entirely optional, as you well remember! This movie has more wicked witchery than Stevie Nicks - and she’s heavily featured on the soundtrack. Sandy (Bullock) and Nic (Kidman) are serving major lewks as the bewitching Owens sisters and Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are giving us major Agnes Moorhead as Endora vibes as their wacky aunts. Tonal issues aside, this movie is a ton of fun and we forever Stan Sandy playing a no-nonsense empowered woman and Nic playing a fl...2020-10-231h 40
Movies That Made Us GayA Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with special guest Jacob RandallThe Dream Master? Sounds like a game show host to me. We watched A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master with our pal Jacob Randall (Crime of Your Life) and we have matching luggage again. Smack in the middle of a mini-trilogy within a 7 movie franchise (we don’t count Freddy vs. Jason or the remake) Dream Master breathes new life into Elm Street with “fresh meat.” Legendary Lisa Wilcox plays Alice Johnson and helped little horror loving gay boys across the land recognize their queerness when we all figured out we wanted to BE Alice when we grow up. ...2020-10-161h 51
Movies That Made Us GayHalloween with special guest Matt EmertIsn’t that Devon Graham? I think he’s cute! We watched Halloween (1978) with our friend and MTMUG all star Matt Emert and we hate a guy with a car and no sense of humor. This is the mother of all slasher movies (we see you Black Christmas) and our guest Matt is an aficionado of all things Haddonfield. This is a horror movie for people who LOVE the genre - we defy you to count the Psycho references sprinkled in by legendary director John Carpenter (who also composed one of the creepiest movie scores in history). Laurie Strode (Jamie L...2020-10-091h 29
Movies That Made Us GayFright Night with Kevin and Chris from Homos on Haunted HillWe watched Fright Night (1985) with our friends Kevin Jones & Chris Moore but you may know them as the Homos on Haunted Hill. Apparently the filmmakers didn’t include the glaring queerness on purpose but the cast alone betrays its homo tendencies. Roddy McDowall, Amanda Bearse and future adult film star Stephen Geoffreys turn up the camp in this tale of a sexy vampire moving to the suburbs. William Ragsdale is cute but harmless as our hero Charley who is so enthralled by the sexy Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon) he’s constantly fighting off his perfectly willing (and horny) girlfriend (Bearse...2020-10-021h 32
Movies That Made Us GayGhost WorldIf you like authentic blues you really gotta check out Blues Hammer. We watched Ghost World (2001) and no we don't want a biscotti with that. If you ever want a peek behind the veil of Scott and Pete's inner (and outer) monologue - look no further than this movie. We too can't relate to 99% of humanity and mostly want to poison rude customers. Since poisoning is out of the question, we simply troll them under our breath like our heroes Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson). While we're nowhere near as upfront as Enid or dry as Rebecca, we fe...2020-09-251h 35
Movies That Made Us GayCruising with special guest Mike ToscanoNYC’s Meat Packing District has a long way to go until Samantha Jones moves in. We watched Cruising (1980) with returning guest Mike Toscano and we’re still clutching our pearls! This infamous movie follows Al Pacino as a police officer who goes undercover in the gay leather & S&M scene in early 80’s era New York City. What we get is a snapshot of a gay subculture from a long-gone time, when all we had to worry about was serial killers, getting busted for walking in front of the wrong bar and getting roughed up by giant muscle men in j...2020-09-181h 22
Movies That Made Us GaySunset Boulevard with special guest Dennis Griffin“We didn’t need dialogue. We had faces!” We watched Sunset Blvd (1950) with the very funny Dennis Griffin and we’re ready for our close-up! This Uber-meta film about the film industry gave the world one of the most glamorous, tragic and straight up bananas performances of the 20th Century in Gloria Swanson’s portrayal of Norma Desmond. William Holden is also giving us major beef-cake daddy vibes as Joe Gillis, the screenwriter turned gigolo who finds himself on the business end of Norma’s amorous affections. If you’re anything like us, after watching this movie you’ll be perfecting your...2020-09-111h 49
Movies That Made Us GaySliding Doors with special guest Joshua ClementThe year was 1998 and GOOP was a mere glimmer in her eye. We watched Sliding Doors (1998) with returning favorite Joshua Clement and we’re all booked for blonde highlights! This movie has everything: Gwyneth Paltrow accent work, a makeover with a sassy new ‘do, and a charmingly befuddled Englishman. GP was in no less than 5 movies in ‘98 and this Sliding Doors holds up against some bangers. And yes, we do talk about Brad’s matching haircut. It's episode 63 of Movies That Made Us Gay! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes!...2020-09-041h 29
Movies That Made Us GayTwister with special guests Jessica Granger and Amy FoxIt’s like Jurassic Park but with Tornadoes. We watched Twister (1996) with the awesome Jessica Granger and Amy Fox (ep 20 Never Been Kissed) and we always knew there was something about that Helen Hunt. Gay boys and girls across the land can all agree, Hunt as storm chaser Dr. Jo Harding definitely turned us gay. From her utilitarian wardrobe, to her trusty pickup (an ‘82 Jeep HONCHO?!) we always knew Jo was playing on our team. Whether or not the filmmakers knew they were creating a queer benchmark, Twister has gained a life of its own with gay people of a certa...2020-08-281h 27
Movies That Made Us GayScream with special guest Tim MurdockDo you like scary movies? We watched Scream (1996) with the always hilarious Tim Murdock (Happy Horror Time) and who says it has to be October to watch horror movies? The slasher that changed the genre forever, Scream embraced everything that was tired and cliche in horror and made it fresh for a new generation of horror fans... and gays everywhere rejoiced. Was quirky video store clerk Randy (Jamie Kennedy) a coded gay character? Were Billy (Skeet Ulrich) and Stu (Matthew Lillard) a little too “close” for comfort? Was Casey (Drew Barrymore) wearing a wig? The answers to all these and...2020-08-211h 40
Movies That Made Us Gay54 with special guest Blake Knight93 minutes of late 90’s Ryan Phillippe wearing dolphin shorts and tube socks... where do we sign up?! We watched 54 (1998) with friend of the pod Blake Knight (A Gay in the Life) and you’re not listening to this episode with that shirt on. We take a deep dive into this semi-true story about the legendary 70’s disco Studio 54. Did club owner Steve Rubell (Mike Meyers) really have a “no-uggos” rule at the door? Absolutely. Were the real bartenders as hot as Ryan? Maybe. Were Greg (Breckin Meyer) and Anita (Salma Hayek) terribly mismatched? Definitely. We also examine the fabled Directors Cut fea...2020-08-141h 33
Movies That Made Us GayOutrageous Fortune with special guest Greg LightnerIt’s a buddy, caper, heist, road movie made for, you know... ladies. We watched Outrageous Fortune (1987) with our friend Greg Lightner and we agree - you boff Romeo over Hamlet any day. Bette Midler and Shelley Long play an Odd Couple at each other throats and apparently they kept it up behind the scenes as well. We talk about the drama behind who got top billing and who spilled tea on Oprah but lets face it - the real reason we watched this movie over and over again was to learn Bette’s monologues. Calling actors “bulls*****rs who get p...2020-08-071h 17
Movies That Made Us GaySleepaway Camp with special guest Mike ToscanoThis movie did for summer camps what Friday the 13th already did two years earlier. We watched Sleepaway Camp (1983) with the very funny Mike Toscano and we need an adult! What can we say? This movie is wild. The characters in this movie are so rotted you’re actually rooting for the killer by the end. And oh, what an ending! Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. Oh... you wanted a twist? This one is gonna leave you gagged. It's episode 58 of Movies That Made Us Gay!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate a...2020-07-311h 28
Movies That Made Us GayThe Lost Boys with special guest Billy RoachMy own brother a vampire… you wait until mom finds out! We watched The Lost Boys (1987) with one of our favorite straights Billy Roach. This movie is so 80’s we can’t stand it. From insane glam rock inspired fashion and hair to the absolutely slammin soundtrack - this movie is a time capsule of the hard rockin MTV 80’s. It’s also got so many cute boys in the cast we lost count. We get real deep into vampire lore and Pete and Billy nerd-out over a certain vamp themed table top role-playing game. Collectively we’ve seen this movie close...2020-07-241h 55
Movies That Made Us GayElvira, Mistress of the Dark with special guest Ben CheavesShe’s not just a great set of boobs... she’s also an incredible pair of legs. And when all is said and done, she only asks to be remembered by two simple words... any two as long as they’re simple. We watched Elvira, Mistress of the Dark with friend of the show Ben Cheaves and you can call us... tonight. This movie has become a touchstone for gays across the land. We talk Elvira’s ability to read you to filth at a moments notice, her agency in the face of adversity and her slammin bod. This movie, much...2020-07-171h 43
Movies That Made Us GayShowgirls with special guest Dan RenziSomebody get me some brown rice, vegetables and a bottle of Evian! We watched Showgirls (1995) with special guest Dan Renzi (The Real World, The Challenge) and all we want is a burger, fries and a soda. People proclaim Showgirls to be the “best worst movie” but our friend Dan is here to tell you you’re half wrong. We hash out why Showgirls is actually a solid piece of cinema in spite of and in some cases because of it’s over the top acting, insane script and explicit nudity. Name another NC-17 movie with a wide release (or shall we say...2020-07-101h 50
Movies That Made Us GayBack To The Beach the "lost" episode on location from Palm SpringsIt only took us a year but we finally got our act together. We started recording Back To The Beach (1987) on a lovely Palm Springs vacation when disaster stuck and half of the episode got lost in the mysterious "cloud." We dusted off this artifact from MTMUG past and shined it up like a new penny - for you! This beach movie throwback to the 60's by way of the 80's is so darn charming, funny and full of cute boys in wetsuits you'll be quoting it all summer. Annette Funicello and Frankie Avalon are camp excellence, and there are...2020-07-031h 36
Movies That Made Us GayEncino Man with special guests Ashley and Handsome Joe from Keep It WeirdWe're not saying we wouldn't immediately bathe and shave an un-frozen caveman we found in our backyard - but if the end result was anywhere near early-90's Brendan Fraser, break out the shears! We watched Encino Man (1992) with MTMUG All Star Ashley Casseday from Keep It Weird (with an extra special guest appearance by Handsome Joe) and we're all Crazy for Fra-zee! Much like gay icon Missy Misdemeanor Elliott (allegedly), our memories of this movie put their thing down flipped it and reversed it. Turns out we heart Pauly Shore and Sean Astin is totes the villain of thi...2020-06-261h 59
Movies That Made Us GayThe Mummy (1999)1999 churned out banger after banger and we’re bringing you another entry. The winner of our Brendan Fraser lurv poll is The Mummy and we’re diggin’ this action comedy crowd pleaser. Beside’s Brendan’s dreamy face and bangin’ bod, this movie has tons of gay touchstones. Rachel Weisz is serving face and Patricia Velasquez is snatching trophies in the body beautiful category. The trio of hunky American treasure hunters are the stuff of gay erotic fiction fantasy and there's more than one mincing, fussy, gay-coded British dude. It’s Episode 52 of Movies That Made Us Gay! Thanks for liste...2020-06-191h 39
Movies That Made Us GayThe Witches of Eastwick with special guests Erika Villalba and Paul Caiola (That Aged Well)Like when Charlies Angels went on the Love Boat - it’s time for a Crossover!! We watched The Witches of Eastwick (1987) with Erika Villalba and Paul Caiola from That Aged Well and we agree on one thing - everyone needs to frolic through a mansion at least once in their life. We talk wigs, wardrobe and wicked witchery as we make our way through this George Miller directed 80’s classic. Cher is turning lewks, Susan Sarandon is rocking magnificent flame-red curls and Michelle Pfeiffer can walk the Face category in any Ball and snatch a trophy even with the co...2020-06-091h 40
Movies That Made Us GayBatman & Robin with special guest Dylan Hay-ChapmanIt's Episode 50 so we though long and hard about what movies really had a hand in making us gay - and this one really hit the mark. We watched Batman & Robin (1997) with special return Bat-Guest Dylan Hay-Chapman (Episode 13. Batman Forever). From Chris O'Donnell in the new and improved Nightwing suit to Uma Thurman serving up some Eleganza Extravaganza drag excellence, to Bruce and Dick trading barbs, this movie has all the ingredients to turn any kid into a card carrying Friend of Alfred. Thanks for listening and here's to 50 more episodes of Movies That Made Us Gay!...2020-05-291h 33
Movies That Made Us GayLittle Shop of Horrors with special guest Mitch RalstonSuddenly Seymour, we’re here to provide you some hot takes on Little Shop of Horrors with Mitch Ralston! We go somewhere that’s green as we take a deep dive into the off-off Broadway origins of this mid-80’s classic. Ellen Greene is an icon and Rick Moranis is mad 2020 as Audrey and Seymour. We spend the entire run of this episode screaming/singing the lyrics written by Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast). Do yourself a favor and find this movie - you’ll thank us later. Thanks for listening and don't forget to su...2020-05-222h 03
Movies That Made Us GayGo with special guest Hiko MitsuzukaOur ever-growing list of 90's movies continues - we watched Go (1999) with #friendofthepod Hiko Mitsuzuka (Ep 15, Adventures in Babysitting) and we would like to talk to you about Confederated Products. This movie is quite possibly the personification of the 90's as a decade. An extended rave, a roundtable conversation about tantric sex and a soundtrack featuring banger after banger by the likes of Len, Natalie Imbruglia and Los Del Rio; if a kid asks what the 90s were like, just show them Go. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTu...2020-05-151h 38
Movies That Made Us GayThe Brady Bunch MovieWe’re heading back to the 70’s by way of the 90’s and it’s a Sunshine Day! We watched The Brady Bunch movie from 1995 and don’t want to believe this movie is old enough to rent a car! We get real deep into our love for this iconic family in all their forms - from the original sitcom, to the Brady Bunch Variety Hour, The Brady Brides, A Very Brady Christmas and beyond. It’s clear that we are obsessed with all things Brady and this movie is a shining example of why. We still want to be Marcia but we...2020-05-081h 26
Movies That Made Us GayPoison Ivy with special guest Michael MorganThe 90’s was a wild time - when movies could get away with a teen character played by an actual 17 year old, who bones down with her best friends dad. We watched Poison Ivy (1992) with 3 time MTMUG guest Michael Morgan and we are still clutching our pearls. Our forever homegirl Drew Barrymore plays the mysterious nympho Ivy to Sara Gilbert’s mousy Sylvie. These two misunderstood teens from opposite ends of the tracks become instant best friends with dangerous consequences! Cheryl Ladd and Tom Skerritt play Sylvie’s tragic/trashy parents respectively, who take an unhealthy liking to Ivy. Suggestive...2020-05-011h 33
Movies That Made Us GaySingle White Female with special guest Jose GalvezIf our roommate in a Manhattan pre-war rent controlled apartment tried to kick us out we can’t promise we wouldn’t go a little crazy ourselves. We watched Single White Female (1992) with friend of the pod Jose Galvez (Very Special Television) and we’re all considering changing our name to Hedra. This early 90’s noir tackles the real problems of being a single gal in the city - sexism at work, adulterous boyfriends and creepy obsessive puppy kicking roommates who practice casual at-home nudity and attempt to take over your life. This movie is hagsploitation at its finest and the scr...2020-04-241h 25
Movies That Made Us GayInterview With The Vampire with special guest Darcy MillerOur extra special, no holds barred, fight to the death, mega bracket of the Kirsten Dunst filmography has led us here! We watched Interview With The Vampire (1994) with special guest Darcy Miller and we want some more! This whacked out Grand Guignol masquerading as a parable for a gay family unit has everything - Tom Cruise mincing about in fine silks and brocades, Brad Pitt sleep walking his way through the script and an 11 year old Kiki Dunst holding her own against her two grown “fathers” spitting dialogue like she’s in a gothic Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? I...2020-04-171h 29
Movies That Made Us GaySoapdish with special guest Mark RosenbergThey don’t make Soap Operas like they used to, and they never quite made them like The Sun Also Sets. We welcome back to the pod soap-expert Mark Rosenberg to review the 1991 camp classic Soapdish. Sally Field is at her comedic best against comedy giants Whoopi Goldberg and Kevin Kline and there are major scene stealing moments from icons Carrie Fisher and Cathy Moriarty. The styling of this movie is so early 90’s I can’t handle it - Teri Hatcher’s hair stylist deserves an Academy Award. We dish about classic soap storylines from the 80s and 90s, which ne...2020-04-101h 17
Movies That Made Us GayBedknobs and Broomsticks with special guest Darren ElmsThis era of social distancing would be the perfect time to begin a correspondence course in witchcraft! We watched Bedknobs and Broomsticks with friend of the pod Darren Elms and we Stan Angela Lansbury. It’s WWII and Miss Price (Lansbury) gets saddled with some cockney waifs at her English countryside manor. There will be no bubble and squeak or toad in the hole for these kids - Miss Price only eats flowers and sticks apparently. We grant this movie the dubious honor of “Mary Poppins for kids who read books” and I’m still not sure if thats a read. Pr...2020-04-031h 31
Movies That Made Us GayHairspray with special guest Brian BoskindI’ve been cooped up inside this house all day and my diet pill is wearing off. Not to worry, we’re back with more social distancing distractions! We watched the John Waters classic Hairspray (1988) with MTMUG all star (and extra in the movie) Brian Boskind (not to worry, we recorded pre-quarantine rules in CA)! Brian fills us in on working with the legend himself John Waters, Debbie Harry oozing coolness in person and Colleen Fitzpatrick almost meeting an untimely end in a teeny tiny car. And we would all lose our gay cards completely if we didn’t mention t...2020-03-271h 56
Movies That Made Us GaySaved! with special guest Tyler SchuelkeShe crashed her van into Jesus - she is NOT OK! We watched Saved! (2004) with special guest Tyler Scheulke and we're still speaking in tongues. This ahead of its time classic deals with issues like de-gayification camps, teen pregnancy and rigging the vote for prom queen. Is losing your virginity to your gay boyfriend to keep him straight the Christian thing to do? Can the bible be used as a weapon? Should Mandy Moore be held responsible for that haircut? We tackle the tough questions on this weeks episode of Movies That Made Us Gay! Find Normally Mor...2020-03-201h 33
Movies That Made Us GayClueless with special guest Brad LibertiWe can’t remember algebra but we can quote this entire movie start to finish. We watched Clueless (1995) with Brad Liberti and we’re totally buggin! We take a deep dive into this quintessential 90’s mega hit. Was the slang made up? Did real 90’s kids dress like that? Is it weird that Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Josh (Paul Rudd) end up together? The answer is WHO CARES! This movie is a perfect gem and no one can convince us otherwise. If you worshipped this movie as a kid, you’re totally a disco-dancin’, Oscar Wilde readin’, Streisand ticket holdin’ friend of...2020-03-141h 30
Movies That Made Us GayBasic Instinct with special guest Chip PopeName a more iconic duo than Joe Eszterhas and Paul Verhoeven, we'll wait. We watched Basic Instinct (1992) with Chip Pope (It Happened In Hollywood Podcast) and we need a drink... hold the ice. The feminist masterminds who went on to bring us Showgirls (we'll get there) started with a little movie that gifted one Miss Sharon Stone upon the world. We talk 90's erotic thrillers, Michael Douglas' dubious sex appeal and Joe Eszterhas' ability to write dialogue that makes American actors sound like Eastern European ESL students. Honk if you miss gratuitous nudity in main stream American cinema! It's epi...2020-03-061h 46
Movies That Made Us GayMoulin Rouge! With Special Guests Harper and Jonathan from Hawkeyes PodcastGet ready to talk about Truth, Beauty, Freedom and above all else Love because we watched Moulin Rouge! (2001) with Harper and Jonathan from Hawkeyes Podcast. We turn into hardcore theater geeks as we breakdown Satine's (Nicole Kidman) wig journey, Christian's (Ewan McGregor) vocal chops and Zidler's (Jim Broadbent) off his rocker performance. We relive our early obsession with this movie and which one of us had a Moulin Rouge/Limousine themed birthday party. The password is Spectacular, Spectacular! It's episode 37 of Movies That Made Us Gay! Follow Hawkeyes Podcast: www.linketr.ee/hawkeyespod Twitter/Instagram: @ha...2020-02-291h 35
Movies That Made Us GaySteel Magnolias with special guest Christian Turner and Allison LevitanSeason 2 is here and we brought out the big guns. The big, southern, sassy guns. We watched the super duper gay Steel Magnolias (1989) with special guests Christian Turner and MTMUG all-star Allison Levitan. If you’re ready to listen to Pete quote this entire movie in a questionable southern accent you’ve come to the right place. Don’t worry, we cover the most important aspects of this classic - the fashion, the hair and most importantly the diva speeches. Also butts, this movie has lots of butts. Drink you juice and let’s get working on these nails - It's Season...2020-02-211h 49
Movies That Made Us GayOscar Special with guest Joshua ClementWhat Big Game?! It’s Oscar season and the only “bowl” we care about is the punch bowl that Renée spiked cause “thats what Judy would have done.” It’s our first Oscar special! We welcome back Joshua Clement to the couch and we’re here to regale you with the gayest moments in Oscar history - from Cher’s standing-O to Sally’s double win (you LIKE me!). We’re also dishing some dirt on this years nominees - who WILL win vs who SHOULD win (ScarJo anyone?). Dust off Dust off your finest couture gowns and break the jewels out of...2020-02-011h 27
Movies That Made Us GayBonus Episode - Pilot - Cruel IntentionsIt’s our first bonus episode! We dug up our experiment pilot to see if this project would even work. Spoiler Alert - it worked - so we dusted off this gem for your listening pleasure. We watched Cruel Intentions from 1999 and we’re still obsessed with Ryan Phillippe’s buns. Sarah Michelle Gellar is serving up some fierce be-otch realness and we discuss the legend of production hiding Reese’s pieces (was she really knocked up during production?). We’ll be back with fresh episodes for Season 2 really soon! Thanks for hanging in there and as always, don’t f...2020-01-261h 03
Movies That Made Us GayBlue Lagoon with special guest Braden DavisWe made it through a whole season of gay as hell movies and our finale is a doozy! We’re joined by the very funny Braden Davis so watch the 1980 classic Blue Lagoon. You guys, this movie is bananas! If you’re not familiar with this movie - I’ll sum it up in 2 words: Full. Frontal. Two beautiful teens are marooned on a tropical island and much male nudity ensues. We tell tales of watching this movie as kids surrounded by our family and definitely feeling some type of way. Brooke Shields is lovely as always but Christopher Atkins - no...2020-01-031h 31
Movies That Made Us GaySmokey Mountain Christmas with special guest Mitchell RalstonOur Christmas series continues as we welcome good friend Mitch Ralston to watch the Dolly Parton classic A Smokey Mountain Christmas. Dolly plays a Country star escaping to the Smokies to spend Christmas with nothing but her guitar and some squirrel stew but a ragtag group of squatting orphans, the horny local sheriff and a mountain witch have other plans. Along the way Dolly runs afoul of Lee Majors doing his best Grizzly Adams impression and there's even a last-minute cameo from the late great John Ritter. Sadly, Dolly's final showdown with Witchy Woman Jezebel doesn't include lightning bolts...2019-12-201h 24
Movies That Made Us GayBlack Christmas with special guest Michael VarratiIt’s our first official holiday series and we watched Black Christmas (1974) with the multi-talented Michael Varrati. Sorority girls get hassled with obscene phone calls and start dropping like flies. Jess (Olivia Hussey) has problems of her own - her high strung boyfriend Peter (Keir Dullea) at the top of the list. Horny Barb (Margot Kidder) and mousy Phyl (Andrea Martin) round out the sorority sisters under the care of boozy house mother Mrs. Mac (Marian Waldman). We talk 70’s fashion, the beginnings of the slasher film genre and get some serious insider tea on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula (now stream...2019-12-131h 30
Movies That Made Us GayCharlie's Angels: Full Throttle with special guest Lola CheeIt’s a sequel to a movie based on a 70’s TV show; We sat down with #friendofthepod Lola Chee and watched Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle! If you watched these movies and tried to model your style after Drew Barrymore - you’re gay now. Demi Moore was a 40 year old mother of three when she made this and looks better than me on my best day in my 20s. If you love early 2000’s fashion, HIGH Camp and Bernie Mac then this movie is for you. Come for the T&A, stay for the Nickelback/Kid Rock collaborat...2019-12-061h 35
Movies That Made Us GaySupergirl with special guest Brian BoskindDo you love superhero movies but need more glamour? We’ve got the solution - we watched Supergirl (1984) with Brian Boskind and we’re already shopping for abandoned amusement parks. Supergirl (Helen Slater) gets whisked away to Earth and is bedeviled by wicked witch Selena (Faye Dunaway) her henchwoman Bianca (Brenda Vaccaro) and runner up in the Severus Snape lookalike contest Nigel (Peter Cook). Selena serves a love potion to a hunky gardener in can of Schlitz Malt Liquor and Faye makes that nonsense look glamorous! Let’s be real: Supergirl walked so Captain Marvel and Wonder Woman could run. It’...2019-11-291h 39
Movies That Made Us GaySister Act with special guest Joshua ClementSister Mary Clarence - like Clarence Williams III from the Mod Squad? Fellow film maniac Joshua Clement dropped in to watch Sister Act (1992) and we're still practicing the choreo (give 'em a little shoulder action). We know Dolores Van Cartier is supposed to be tacky but what we wouldn't give for a real purple mink - even if it belonged to someone else's wife! Whoopi conducted these little old white ladies dressed as nuns into a real gospel choir and gay (and straight) children of the world rejoiced. We're willing to look past the betrayel of Sister Mary Robert (We...2019-11-221h 28
Movies That Made Us GayChasing Amy with special guest Amber ShawNothing says LGBT Ally like a straight-cis-white-male writing a dialogue for a lesbian. We’re joined by #friendofthepod Amber Shaw to watch Chasing Amy (1997) and we have some thoughts. Does this quaint tale of sexual politics in the mid 90’s hold up to todays “woke” standards? It does not. Is naming your two male leads after Catcher In The Rye characters pretentious? Possibly. Some of the jokes hold up, some of them don’t - it was simpler times! It’s episode 27 of Movies That Made Us Gay! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review u...2019-11-151h 28
Movies That Made Us GayThe Object Of My Affection with special guest Michael MorganPaul Rudd is forever BAE, even when he’s playing a dull gay kindergarten teacher. We’re joined by MTMUG All Star Michael Morgan to watch The Object Of My Affection (1998). Bored social worker Nina (Jennifer Aniston) falls for her equally boring GBF George (Rudd). Nina gets knocked up by her boring boyfriend but wants to raise the baby with George cause she's still thirsty for that forbidden D. Steve Zahn is playing against type (straight), Allison Janney is also there chewing up the scenery and Audra McDonald is slumming it as a wedding singer. It’s episode 26 of Movies That...2019-11-091h 12
Movies That Made Us GayGirls Just Want To Have Fun with special guest Jacob RandallIts Rebel Without A Cause meets The Sound Of Music. We're joined by Jacob Randall (Captain Podcast) to watch the hidden gem of 1980's dance movies Girls Just Want To Have Fun (1985). Janey (Sarah Jessica Parker) mistakes gymnastics for dancing, Lynne (Helen Hunt) is cool best friend goals and Jeff (Lee Montgomery) is also in this movie. We discuss the origins of Dance TV and get to the bottom of why Cyndi Lauper is absent from the soundtrack in favor of a Kids Bop version of the title song. All in all, this weeks episode can be summed up in...2019-11-051h 44
Movies That Made Us GayA Nightmare On Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge with special guest Bryn ThomasHorror movies don’t get any gayer than this. We welcome Bryn Thomas (Horse And Horn) to the show to watch the quintessential homoerotic slasher A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985). What can be said about this iconic gay masterpiece that hasn’t already been said? Mark Patton shrieks her way into the history books as the FIRST Male Scream Queen. Freddy (Robert Englund) proves to be a gentle lover with Jesse (Patton) but a dom top daddy when it comes to secretly S&M loving Coach Schneider (Marshall Bell). We gag on the gayness and Bryn gives us...2019-10-251h 24
Movies That Made Us GayBram Stoker's Dracula with special guest Sammy SmartLove isn't the only thing that never dies, bad English accents are forever. We sat down with Sammy Smart (Too Scary; Didn't Watch) to watch Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992). A horror movie filled to the brim with corseted beauties, hunky heroes and titillating semi-nudity - It's almost as if this movie were made for preteen gay boys to watch under the cover of night. We choose our favorite Hollywood hunk (Keanu 4Lyfe), point out which sex scenes still make us uncomfortable to this day and spend way too much time talking about the costumes. What exactly is the circumference of Wino...2019-10-181h 26
Movies That Made Us GayHocus Pocus with special guest Allison LevitanIt’s been 300 years, right down to the day… and we’re finally getting around to watching Hocus Pocus (1993). We sat down with #friendofthepod Allison Levitan to talk about this high-camp fantasy starring our Queen Bette Midler. This movie has united a generation of Millenials through campy songs, Hot Topic fashion and pre-Drag Race era makeup contouring. Gays and straight (girls) alike unite through joint love of this Halloween mainstay, hatred of children and devotion to the master himself - Satan… I mean Garry Marshall. Happy Halloween!! Thanks for listening and don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review u...2019-10-111h 38
Movies That Made Us GayThe Witches with special guests Lauren & Ashley from Keep It WeirdHello boys and ghouls. It's October and that means spooky movies! We're joined by Ashley & Lauren from Keep it Weird (@keepitweirdcast) for a crossover special extravaganza!! We watched The Witches (1990) and Anjelica Huston is our new idol. Roald Dahl's tale of Real witches and the quest to exterminate the children of England by transforming them into mice has got us thinking - maybe these ladies are on to something. The Grand High Witch (Huston) is seething with glamour, high camp and just enough sex appeal to make us stalk around the apartment screaming VITCHES VORK ONLY VIS MAGICK! Check back e...2019-10-041h 24
Movies That Made Us GayNever Been Kissed with special guests Jessica Granger and Amy FoxWe took our show on the road and met up with hometown friends Jessica Granger and Amy Fox to review the 1999 Drew Barrymore classic Never Been Kissed. From the wilds of Montana we talk about the first ever Flower Films production and its impact on the gayification of our two guests. Like Clueless before it, this film is peppered with future has-beens and a couple of also-rans but it bears the distinction of having future Oscar winner and multi-nominee Octavia Spencer in the role of "Sun-Times Worker." Listen with us as we answer the deep questions like "What is Mo...2019-09-271h 39
Movies That Made Us GayYentl with special guest Matt EmertIt's our first foray into Barbra territory and Matt Emert (@mattybrooks116) was our guide as we navigated our way through Yentl (1983). Not only our introduction to Babs on film but more importantly - Mandy Patinkin's heinie. Barbra herself starred, directed and produced this "film with music" about a Jewish girl who disguises herself as a boy to enter religious training. Along the way Yentl meets and falls for the super-fine Avigdor (Patinkin), MARRIES the naive Haddas (Amy Irving) and talk-sings (but somehow still belts) her way through every song on the soundtrack. Through it all Yentl somehow manages to k...2019-09-201h 29
Movies That Made Us GaySummer School with special guest Jacob CarilloSummer may be winding down but that didn't stop us from watching Summer School with our friend Jacob Carillo (@ralphmustachio). Fresh off the 1986 Sexiest Man Alive cover, Mark Harmon is here to prove why 33 years later he is still flooding the basements of CBS viewers across the nation. Mr. Shoop is the man-child Remedial English teacher to a rag-tag group of juvenile delinquents that includes a duo of horny special effects makeup wizards, a horny yet introspective surfer girl and a horny underage male stripper. And we can't forget the buttoned up, yet secretly horny for Mr. Shoop, history t...2019-09-131h 27
Movies That Made Us GayDrop Dead Gorgeous with special guest Lauren OgleAre we on Cops again? Not this time - but we are joined by our most smartest friend of the pod Lauren Ogle (Keep It Weird) to watch the 1999 classic Drop Dead Gorgeous! Get ready for all three of us to attempt to pull off a Minnesota accent and pretty much spend the entire episode quoting this movie. We spend a lot of time gushing over how this movie is perfectly cast - we stan Kiki Dunst - and stand by our claim that this “mockumentary” is just as good as anything from Christopher Guest and company (fight us). We are o...2019-09-061h 38
Movies That Made Us GayBig Business with special guest Carla YacendaScott and Pete welcome the lovely Carla Yacenda to discuss the Bette Midler, Lily Tomlin 1980’s classic Big Business and we’re all seeing double! Highfalutin Rose and Sadie Shelton are scheming to strip mine Jupiter Hollow while hay-seeds Rose and Sadie Ratliff are on a crusade to save their town. Hijinks ensue including mistaken identity, sexual espionage and a yodeling Bette Midler. This movie has everything a little gay boy wants in life - impeccably dressed powerful women, gaudy dressed funny women, obvious gay characters who’s sexuality totally went over our heads, luxury hotels, the (false) idea of making...2019-08-301h 27
Movies That Made Us GayAdventures in Babysitting with special guest Hiko MitsuzukaWe invited the very funny Hiko Mitsuzuka to sit in with us as we continue our streak of babysitter themed movies and watched the 1987 sleepover mainstay Adventures in Babysitting! We stan Elisabeth Shue super hard and it all started with her epic performance in this movie. We analyze Penelope Anne Miller’s influence on todays 80’s retro fashion (is Brenda the proto-Barb?). We pick up on some latent homo leanings from Daryl (Anthony Rapp) and we welcome with open arms Keith Coogan into the pantheon of Movies That Made Us Gay All Stars! Buckle up and most definitely, do NOT Eff...2019-08-231h 19
Movies That Made Us GayDon't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead with special guest Mark RosenbergWe're right on top of that Rose! Scott and Pete sat down with the very funny #friendofthepod Mark Rosenberg (This Made Me Think of You - available on Amazon) and watched Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead! This movie has everything a little gay boy could ask for - tricking adults into thinking you're older, drag queens boosting a car and teenage Josh Charles (swoon). Sue Ellen (Christina Applegate) may be in over her head at General Apparel West but the general apparel in her closet is everything! Throw in some lip sync worthy performances by Joanna Cassidy as "Sw...2019-08-161h 31
Movies That Made Us GayBatman Forever with special guest Dylan Hay-ChapmanPete and Scott are joined by friend of the pod and the big bro they never had Dylan Hay-Chapman. They watched Batman Forever (1995) and even though this movie is crazy queer the boys needed help from the straights to sort it all out. They break down NIcole Kidman’s questionable (at times) sultry American accent, dissect the evolution of Chris O’Donnell’s Robin costume and gag over the draggy performances by Sugar & Spice (Drew Barrymore & Debi Mazar). Also Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones are in this movie somewhere. It’s episode 13 and these are the Movies That Made Us Gay...2019-08-021h 32
Movies That Made Us GayDick (1999) Directed by Andrew FlemingHello Dollies... this week Scott and Pete watched the 1999 comedy Dick and they can't get enough! They're transported back to the 70's through spot on costumes, period perfect set design and impeccable styling. The only tell being late 90's era pencil thin eyebrows. Another in a long list of female buddy comedies that every gay teenage boy can latch on to amid the backdrop of political intrigue and roller disco. We can say without hyperbole that Michelle Williams and Kiki Dunst have never matched these performances. Say it with us... I love Dick!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to...2019-07-261h 03
Movies That Made Us GayMasters Of The Universe with special guest Chris CiriglianoVery Special friend of the podcast Chris Cirigliano (Very Special Television) joined the boys this week to watch Masters Of The Universe (1987). Chris provides the first straight-dude point of view to show as we review this tale of a hyper-masculine beefcake from another world who drops out of the sky into 1980s Earth. This movie has everything; an oiled up Swede, a bio queen, and that girl from the Springsteen video (I wonder if she ever went on to do anything with her career). Did our obsession with this musclebound hero actually turn us gay? Did Evil-Lyn's fierce lewks fos...2019-07-191h 16
Movies That Made Us GayThreesome with special guest Michael MorganThis week we're joined by the very funny Michael Morgan to talk about the extremely 90's sex comedy Threesome. We take a deep dive into bisexual representation, the lasting appeal of Lara Flynn Boyle and the housing politics of the American educational system. Get out your puka shell necklace and un-cancel Stephen Baldwin because we're taking a trip to 1994. It feels like we only just started but this is episode 10 and these are the Movies That Made Us Gay!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! Facebook/Instagram: @mov...2019-07-121h 16
Movies That Made Us GayBaby BoomPete and Scott are joined by longtime friend and resident mom Moranne Klassen to talk about Baby Boom (1987) - the pearl of mid 80’s baby-movie mania. We clock the first instances of chunky turtlenecks, rustic kitchens and WASPy diatribes that come to be touchstones in a long line of Diane Keaton/Nancy Myers collaborations. We’re also joined by a real live baby who adds a little bit of credibility to our musings on the working moms of the 1980s. Grab some homemade Country Baby Applesauce and green clay face mask, sit back and relax as we walk you throug...2019-07-061h 11
Movies That Made Us GayCarrie with special guest Manny ValdezScott and Pete are joined by friend of the podcast Manny Valdez (@itchy_tasty) to discuss the groundbreaking horror classic Carrie (1978)! The boys geek out over what superpower they would want (telekinesis - duh) and the parallels between poor scary-Carrie and poor(ly reviewed) Dark Phoenix. We also get into the tour de force performance by one miss MTMUG superstar Nancy Allen. Get into it. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarcott / Instagram @scottyoungballer 2019-06-281h 16
Movies That Made Us GayDeath Becomes Her with special guest Ashley CassedayHey weirdos! Scott and Pete welcome Ashley Casseday (Keep It Weird) to talk about the mother of movies that made us gay - Death Becomes Her! It's no secret why this masterpiece is beloved among gays everywhere. We deep dive into this horror/scifi/melodrama starring the two Grandest Dames of cinema and we are gagged by the lewks, the quotes and the special effects galore. It's episode 7 and these are the Movies That Made Us Gay!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Tw...2019-06-211h 33
Movies That Made Us GayMannequin with special guest Millie De ChiricoScott and Pete are joined by the hilarious Millie De Chirico (Sordid Details) and there are major fangirl vibes. Together these afficionados of pop culture knowledge tackle the 1987 nutso comedy Mannequin. This ultra-80's, coke fueled (allegedly), fantasy has more gay connections than the Starbucks on the corner of Santa Monica and Robertson. Join them as they attempt to play six degrees of James Spader and connect the dots between a Philadelphia mannequin factory and the ancient Egyptian afterlife. Its Episode Six and these are the Movies That Made Us Gay!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to...2019-06-141h 20
Movies That Made Us GayPoltergeist IIIScott and Pete are joined by Tim Murdock of Happy Horror TIMe! to talk about Poltergeist III! Venture into the realm of this super gay horror movie with them as Carole Anne moves into an ultra-modern high rise with her possibly hot Uncle Bruce (Tom Skerritt) and 80's power-b!#@h Aunt Pat (Nancy Allen). We get a visit from everyones favorite magic little person Tangina (Zelda Rubenstein) and we gag over Carole Anne's super queeny therapist Dr. Seaton (Richard Fire). Join us as we may or may not get to the bottom of why exactly "Trish" is déclassé but...2019-06-071h 10
Movies That Made Us GayXanaduPicture it, Westchester California, 1980. A bunch of 7 year olds gather in a glamorous old movie theater to watch Olivia Newton John roller boogie with Gene Kelly on the silver screen and into the gay history books. We're joined by friend of the podcast and our First very special guest Darren Elms to talk about the 1980 roller-disco musical epic Xanadu! From the Holly Hobbie costumes, to new wave dance numbers and animated musical sequences - Xanadu is like a gay pre-teen fever dream and we're reliving it for you! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and...2019-05-311h 15
Movies That Made Us GayOverboardAll closets are made of CEDAR! We watched Overboard! Real life couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel made us are serving up face, lewks and laughs in this 1987 classic! We definitely watched our VHS copy of this movie until the ribbon broke. Grab some caviar and a beer as we relive and join us for Episode 3 of Movies That Made Us Gay!! www.facebook.com/moviesthatmadeusgay/ www.instagram.com/moviesthatmadeusgay/ facebook: @moviesthatmadeusgay instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay twitter: @MTMUGPod2019-05-241h 11Movies That Made Us GayTroop Beverly HillsIt's Cookie Time! We watched the 1989 girl-power extravaganza Troop Beverly Hills. We discuss Shelley Long's underrated comic performance, the early adventures of future stars and of course gag over the avalanche of 80's fashion! Grab a box of Wilderness Girl cookies, dust of your red-feather beret and get ready to learn the Freddie - its Episode 2 of Movies That Made Us Gay!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/moviesthatmadeusgay/ www.instagram.com/moviesthatmadeusgay/ facebook: @moviesthatmadeusgay instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay ...2019-05-171h 14Movies That Made Us GayRomy and Michele's High School ReunionIt's the premier episode of Movies That Made Us Gay and we're bringing you the 90's classic Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. We dive deep into the fashions, the character choices and the pure comedy of this beloved Valley girl buddy comedy. Don't worry if you didn't attend your high school reunion (we didn't) because we're about to pack our bags and head back to Sagebrush High for a reunion you won't soon forget. Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes and rate us 5 Stars! Facebook: @moviesthatmadeusgay Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay moviesthatmadeusgay@gmail.co...2019-05-031h 21Movies That Made Us GayMovies That Made Us Gay TeaserScott and Pete walk you through what you're going to hear in all the upcoming episodes of this very gay podcast.2019-05-0312 min