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Girls, Guts, and Giallo

Girls, Guts, and Giallo

By Annie Rose Malamet

A podcast about subversive and controversial cinema hosted by Lesbian Vampire, Annie Rose and featuring various guests. We explore sin-ema through the lens of queer sex work and leather history sensibility. A celebration of trash and feminine perversion.
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The Hunger (1983)

Girls, Guts, and GialloOct 04, 2019

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Blue Velvet (1986) Part I

Blue Velvet (1986) Part I

This is part one of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet is one of David Lynch's masterpieces. This is a traditional GGG episode with a scene by scene analysis. Join us for discussions of Freudian theory, the neo-noir genre, and David Lynch's career in the 1980s.
Mar 22, 202401:30:06
All About the Marquis de Sade

All About the Marquis de Sade

Samm Deighan (Twitch of the Death Nerve) joins me for a discussion on the myths and realities behind this legendary figure. We also chat about some of his most famous works like Justine, Juliette, Philosophy in the Bedroom, and the 120 Days of Sodom. 

Mar 15, 202401:30:41
Review: Poor Things (2023)

Review: Poor Things (2023)

Recurring guest Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me to talk about the Yorgos Lanthimos film, Poor Things!

Feb 28, 202401:29:59
Send in the Clowns Part II: Creepy Clown Cinema

Send in the Clowns Part II: Creepy Clown Cinema

In this second part of my bonus episode with Sid Branca all about clowns, we discuss the phenomenon of the creepy clown in scary cinema. 

Jan 20, 202401:32:07
Send in the Clowns Part I: Ha-Ha-History

Send in the Clowns Part I: Ha-Ha-History

Recurring guest Sid Branca joins me for a special two-parter bonus all about clowns! The first part tackles clowning history, while the second will deal with the history of scary clowns in horror films.

Jan 12, 202401:27:42
All About Nunsploitation!

All About Nunsploitation!

Just in time for Christmas! C Nelson-Lifson is a musician with a solo project where they play a horny nun named Sister Agnes, so they were the perfect pervert to guest on this bonus episode about nunsploitation. 

Dec 23, 202301:33:32
Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part II

Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part II

Part II is here! Travis and I continue a scene by scene analysis of the film, and continue to be horny throughout.
Dec 08, 202359:26
Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part I

Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part I

Part I of II! My gay goth brother Travis Merriman guests on the show to gush blood over Neil Jordan's homoerotic vampire classic.

Dec 01, 202301:20:08
Ms. 45 (1981) Part II

Ms. 45 (1981) Part II

Part II of my discussion with Annaliese about Ms. 45. We continue to analyze the film in full!

Nov 03, 202301:12:34
Halloween BONUS: Why We Love Elvira!

Halloween BONUS: Why We Love Elvira!

Friend of the podcast Lucé of It's Always Halloween joins me for a surprise bonus crossover episode! We talk about Elvira and why we love her. This episode is unscripted and last minute. I am officially a corpse after working too much this Halloween season, so enjoy how off the rails I am in this. Also it's not perfectly edited, deal with it.

Oct 31, 202301:30:10
Ms. 45 (1981) Part I

Ms. 45 (1981) Part I

Annaliese joins me for a rigorous, sometimes emotional, discussion of Abel Ferrara's famous rape revenge exploitation film starring Zoe Lund. This is Part I. Part II comes out next week. This was a great discussion and I know you all will enjoy it. We talk about what the film means to us as survivors, why we dislike most discourse about survivorship, and begin to discuss the film in depth. Happy Halloween, freaks!

Oct 27, 202301:20:13
All About Werewolves!

All About Werewolves!

How often do you get the chance to hear a furry and a vampire talk about werewolf lore, history, and horror film representation? I bet it's never! Pervy furry artist and werewolf expert Dobes Crusher joins me for a two hour bonus all about werewolves! Available only on Patreon/Spotify and Apple Subscriptions! Happy Halloween, freaks! 

Oct 24, 202301:54:26
Trainspotting (1996) Part II

Trainspotting (1996) Part II

Part II of the episode with Michael Gillespie is only available to paid subscribers.

Oct 02, 202301:27:01
Trainspotting (1996) Part I

Trainspotting (1996) Part I

Scottish critic Michael Gillespie joins me for a discussion about this subversive '90s sleeper hit.


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Oct 02, 202301:09:16
Freaks (1932)

Freaks (1932)

I have a new episode for you! Only my patrons have access to the full episode I recorded with Katrina Kemp (@kueenkatrina)! Sign up on patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for the full experience. The first hour and a half is available for free


Katrina Kemp, a prolific actress and little person rights advocate, joins me for a thorough discussion about Tod Browning's controversial Hollywood film: Freaks (1932). We talk about the history of side shows, the history of people with dwarfism in art and film, Tod Browning's life and background, as well as give a traditional GGG scene by scene analysis of the film. And of course since both Kat and I are queer as fuck, this analysis is also GAY.

Aug 25, 202301:28:37
Freaks (1932) Full Episode

Freaks (1932) Full Episode

I have a new episode for you! Subscribers have access to the full episode I recorded with Katrina Kemp!

Katrina Kemp, a prolific actress and little person rights advocate, joins me for a thorough discussion about Tod Browning's controversial Hollywood film: Freaks (1932). We talk about the history of side shows, the history of people with dwarfism in art and film, Tod Browning's life and background, as well as give a traditional GGG scene by scene analysis of the film. And of course since both Kat and I are queer as fuck, this analysis is also GAY.



Aug 24, 202302:55:00
Anal Auteurs Part III: Wakefield Poole

Anal Auteurs Part III: Wakefield Poole

Kamikaze Jones returns for the third installment in our series about important directors of gay porn from the 1970s!

Aug 17, 202301:02:33
Dressed to Kill (1980)

Dressed to Kill (1980)

In a stunning reevaluation of a film I once called "indefensible," trans therapist and femme sadist Maeve Martin joins me for an episode about Brian De Palma's most controversial film. This a traditional GGG episode, meaning we go scene by scene and do a deep analysis of the subversive themes and history of the film. Maeve provides much needed insights on psychiatric history in regards to gender dysphoria.

Jul 14, 202302:04:38
The Passion of the Christ (2004)

The Passion of the Christ (2004)

The only catholic I trust, Vita Breva, joins me for a spirited discussion about Mel Gibson's anti-semitic, boringly homoerotic ode to the Passion. We talk about biblical accuracy, why 2004 was a horrible time, the anti-semitism of Passion Plays, and why this movie doesn't make us horny. 


You can listen via Spotify subscription, or get more bang for your buck over on patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo


Edited by Alice Wiche

Jun 16, 202302:03:09
Anal Auteurs Part 2.5: Kenneth Anger

Anal Auteurs Part 2.5: Kenneth Anger

Kamikaze Jones and I return for a liminal episode of Anal Auteurs to discuss the late experimental filmmaker, Kenneth Anger. We chat about sex magic, James Dean as a human ashtray, the whore of Babylon and Scientology, the fraught history of occult mysticism and the aesthetics of fascism…and more! Note: we were very tired recording this and at one point say “the isle of Dr. Caligari” instead of “the cabinet.” We combined Moreau and Caligari, oops!
Jun 02, 202301:19:15
Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part II

Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part II

Fellow perverted film writer ⁠Travis Woods ⁠joins me for part II of our heated conversation about the work of Brian De Palma. Sign up for my patreon to get this plus lots of other bonus content! patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo Bibliography: Keesey, Douglas . 2015. Brian De Palma's Split-Screen: A Life in Film. University Press of Mississippi. Woods, Travis. "A Shot in the Dark: Syncing the Personal, Political, and Perverse of Brian De Palma’S Blow Out." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/brightwalldarkroom.com/2021/11/03/a-shot-in-the-dark-blow-out-1981/. Woods, Travis. "De Palma Does Hollywood: Fleshing Out the Split-Screened Study of Voyeurism & Illusion in Body Double." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Palmas-Split-Screen-Life-Film/dp/1628466979.
May 05, 202301:09:23
Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part I

Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part I

Fellow perverted film writer Travis Woods talked to me for three and a half hours about voyeurism in Brian De Palma's oeuvre. This is part I of that conversation, part II will be available on my patreon. Listen to us get hot and horny for looking and being looked at.


Sign up for my patreon to get part II when it drops! patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo


Bibliography:

Keesey, Douglas . 2015. Brian De Palma's Split-Screen: A Life in Film. University Press of Mississippi.

Woods, Travis. "A Shot in the Dark: Syncing the Personal, Political, and Perverse of Brian De Palma’S Blow Out." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/brightwalldarkroom.com/2021/11/03/a-shot-in-the-dark-blow-out-1981/.

Woods, Travis. "De Palma Does Hollywood: Fleshing Out the Split-Screened Study of Voyeurism & Illusion in Body Double." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Palmas-Split-Screen-Life-Film/dp/1628466979.



Apr 21, 202302:04:05
Religious Devotion and Body Horror in New French Extremity

Religious Devotion and Body Horror in New French Extremity

Critic and programer Justine Peres Smith joins me to discuss four films from the New French Extremity movement: Trouble Every Day, In My Skin, Inside, and Martyrs. We discuss Justine's work on religious devotion and body horror and apply it to this group of films.


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Bibliography:

West, Alexandra . 2016. Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity. McFarland & Company.

Apr 14, 202301:23:36
The Phantom of the Opera (Print, Screen, & Stage)

The Phantom of the Opera (Print, Screen, & Stage)

Sid Branca guests on this bonus episode about all things Phantom! We discuss the novel, film adaptations, and the stage musical. 

Note about the production: This was my FIRST TIME recording in person since before the pandemic. I messed up a bit with setting up the mic and chose the wrong setting, which is why my audio doesn't sound the best. But this was such a good discussion I didn't want to scrap it! I did my best to make it sound ok. Thank you for listening anyway! 


Bibliography:

Fusco, Katherine . ""Feast Your Eyes, Glut Your Soul": Lon Chaney, Tod Browning, Disfigurement, and the Limits of Redemptive Affects." Decolonize Cinema Journal 57, no. 4 (2018): 25.

Miner, Margaret. ""Feast Your Eyes, Glut Your Soul": Lon Chaney, Tod Browning, Disfigurement, and the Limits of Redemptive Affects." 19th-Century Music 18, no. 2 (1994): 16.

Shah, Raj. "NO ORDINARY SKELETON: UNMASKING THE SECRET SOURCE OF GASTON LEROUX’S LE FANTOME DE L’OPERA." Forum for Modern Language Studies 50, no. 1 (2013): 14.

Mar 24, 202301:46:02
Review: Tár (2022)

Review: Tár (2022)

Screenwriter/streamer Carol Grant joins me for a review episode about Todd Field's new Oscar-nominated film! This is the first review episode about a movie I actually liked. We talk about themes of colonialism, power, lesbian masculinity, and reactionary politics. Listen to find out why we think Lydia Tár would defend JK Rowling. 

Sign up for my Patreon to support me and get access to screenings, bonus episodes, and more. patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo

Mar 10, 202301:31:15
The Love Witch (2016)

The Love Witch (2016)

My dear friend and fellow historian/film buff Lucé Tomlin-Brenner of It's Always Halloween joins me once again for a good old-fashioned bonus bitch fest. We discuss Anna Biller's controversial relic from the Trump years, The Love Witch. Listen to find out why we're not the biggest fans.  


Bibliography:  

Garvey, Meaghan. "Female Gaze: Lana Del Rey, 'I Love Dick', And 'The Love Witch'." MTV. May 16, 2017. https://www.mtv.com/news/cudaes/female-gaze-lana-del-rey-i-love-dick.

Feb 10, 202301:44:25
Anal Auteurs Part II: Fred Halsted

Anal Auteurs Part II: Fred Halsted

Kamikaze Jones joins me again for part II in a four-part mini-series about important gay porn directors from the 1970s. In this episode we discuss two works directed by Fred Halsted, L.A. Plays Itself and Sextool. We talk leather, top vs. bottom cinema, and anal voids. *correction: Annie says the Halsted blu ray release is from Kino Lorber, but it’s actually from Vinegar Syndrome.
Jan 26, 202301:10:49
Review: The Whale (2022)

Review: The Whale (2022)

I'm trying out a new venture where I review new movies with guests. I promise that the fact that I've hated everyone so far is a complete coincidence! Caleb Luna joins me to discuss Darren Aronofsky's lauded new film, The Whale. We cover fat archetypes in film, Brendan Fraser's comeback, and the tyranny of the fat suit. 

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Bibliography: 

Gay, Roxane. "The Cruel Spectacle of ‘The Whale’." The New York Times, December 10, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/opinion/the-whale-film.html

Jan 19, 202301:15:14
Chantal Akerman in the 1970s

Chantal Akerman in the 1970s

Sid Branca and I never talk for less than two hours. Enjoy this special episode in honor of Chantal Akerman's film Jeanne Dielman, which earned the number one spot on the Sight & Sound 100 best films list this year. Akerman's career was incredibly prolific, so we focus the discussion on her films from the 1970s.

Films Discussed:

Chantal Akerman's short films

Hotel Monterey

Je Tu Il Elle

Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles

Les Rendez-vous d'Anna

News From Home 

Bibliography:

Ivone M. 1996. Nothing Happens: Chantal Akerman's Hyperrealist Everday. Duke University Press.

Mulvey, Laura. "A NEON SIGN, A SOUP TUREEN: THE JEANNE DIELMAN UNIVERSE." Film Quarterly 70, no. 1 (2016).

Rich, B. Ruby. "CHANTAL AKERMAN INTERVIEW, CHICAGO: 1976/2016." Film Quarterly 70, no. 1 (2016).

Akerman, Chantal. 2013. My Mother Laughs. The Song Cave.

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Episode edited by Alice Wiche

Dec 30, 202202:07:47
The Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)
Dec 08, 202202:01:60
Anal Auteurs Part I: Peter de Rome
Nov 18, 202201:27:13
Georges Bataille Book Club Bonus

Georges Bataille Book Club Bonus

Samm Dieghan of Twitch of the Death Nerve joins me for this month's bonus episode! In honor of both our book club's, we discuss the work of the wildly transgressive writer Georges Bataille and why we love it so much. 

Sign up for Samm's patreon here: patreon.com/sammdeighan

And mine: patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo


Oct 28, 202201:19:31
Gothic Giallo 101
Oct 27, 202202:13:58
Review: Hellraiser (2022)
Oct 20, 202201:07:31
Review: Blonde (2022)

Review: Blonde (2022)

Macy Rodman, the hilarious hostess of Nymphowars, joins me for a good old fashioned roast. Just kidding! Kind of. We discuss Andrew Dominik's controversial new film about the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, Blonde. We cover the Joyce Carol Oates novel the film is based on, why we didn't like this movie as lovers of extreme cinema, and we make fun of Australians (sorry, Australian fans!)
To support me and all the work I do, join my Patreon!
Bibliography:
The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Sarah Churchwell
Marilyn Monroe: My Little Secret by Tony Jerris
Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Anthony Summers
Bette and Joan: The Divine Feud by Shaun Considine
“I’m not interested in reality, I’m interested in the images”: Andrew Dominik on Blonde by Christina Newland
The Hollow Impersonation in Blonde by Angelica Jade
Review: ‘Blonde’ isn’t really about Marilyn Monroe. It’s about making her suffer by Justin Chang
Oct 06, 202201:31:19
Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988)

Julia LIVES! This was supposed to be an hour long, but hopefully it makes up for the lack of August bonus episode. The illustrious Tina Horn joins me once again for a thorough exploratory gore session on Hellbound: Hellraiser II!  

Sep 08, 202201:52:50
The Crow (1994)

The Crow (1994)

I'm back with Season 3! It's a long one. Book editor Shelly Romero joins me to discuss any and everything about The Crow. We discuss the production history, the film's legacy, and the ethics of colorblind casting before we analyze the plot scene by scene with a focus on goth masculinity and androgyny. 

Bibliography: 

Goth: Undead Subculture (2007) Edited by Lauren M.E. Goodlad and Michael Bibby from Duke University Press 

The Crow: The Movie (1994) By J Connor and R Zuckerman from Kitchen Sink Press

Song Samples: 

Burn by The Cure 

Dead Souls by NIN (Joy Division Cover) 

After the Flesh by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult 

Sep 01, 202202:22:40
Season Three & Patreon Trailer

Season Three & Patreon Trailer

I'm not sure what possessed me. I blame COVID madness. Apologies in advance for my singing voice. If I made you laugh, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo

Aug 06, 202202:55
Crimes of the Future (2022)

Crimes of the Future (2022)

Putrid vampire Mistrexx Mars guests once again to gush blood and pus all over the new Cronenberg film, Crimes of the Future. Subscribe on Spotify or sign up for my Patreon to listen. 

Jun 24, 202201:01:24
We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021)

We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021)

I'm late bringing you May's bonus episode, but luckily it's a gem. Don't worry, there's still a June episode on the way. Mistrexx Mars joins me to talk about Jane Schoenbrun's debut film, We're All Going to the World's Fair. We wax poetic about the internet of the early aughts and share our theories on the events of the film. Major content warning for IBS banter at the very beginning (you'll live.)


Jun 17, 202201:02:44
Videodrome (1983)

Videodrome (1983)

I'm back with a new season of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Did you miss me? Let me know by signing up for my Patreon. To celebrate Daddy Cronenberg's new film Crimes of the Future, Mistrexx Mars joins me to discuss the film that introduced many of the concepts we associate with the director: Videodrome

Jun 10, 202201:52:07
What is the “Female Gaze?" Part 1

What is the “Female Gaze?" Part 1

The full version of this episode is only available through Patreon or Spotify Subscriptions. Video art professor Sid Branca joins me once again for a lengthy discussion, this time on the elusive concept of "The Female Gaze?" The full version of this episode is only available to Patrons.
Edited by Alice Wiche
Music: Sans Toi and La Joueuse from the film Cleo 5 to 7
Apr 01, 202201:24:56
What is the "Female Gaze?" Full Episode

What is the "Female Gaze?" Full Episode

A Patreon/Spotify subscription exclusive! Video art professor Sid Branca joins me once again for a lengthy discussion, this time on the elusive concept of "The Female Gaze?" 


Edited by Alice Wiche

Music: Sans Toi and La Joueuse from the film Cleo 5 to 7

Mar 31, 202202:20:51
What is the "Male Gaze?" Full Episode

What is the "Male Gaze?" Full Episode

For this special episode, film and video art professor Sid Branca joins me for a nearly 2 and a half hour rigorous discussion on the concept of the "Male Gaze." We use Laura Mulvey's famous essay "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" and take it to task.
Feb 26, 202202:22:32
What is the "Male Gaze?" Part I

What is the "Male Gaze?" Part I

For this special episode, film and video art professor Sid Branca joins me for a nearly 2 and a half hour rigorous discussion on the concept of the "Male Gaze." We use Laura Mulvey's famous essay "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" and take it to task. The first part is available for free, but you'll need to sign up for my Patreon for the rest: patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo. 

Feb 25, 202201:19:55
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part II

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part II

This is the FULL VERSION of this episode. Queer NOLA Witch Lizxnn Cobalt Chrome joins me in celebration of SINISTER SISTERS month to discuss this legendary horror film. This was a juicy 2 hour episode that is only available in full to Patrons and Spotify subscribers. 

Jan 28, 202201:55:16
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part I

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part I

Queer NOLA Witch Lizxnn Cobalt Chrome joins me in celebration of SINISTER SISTERS month to discuss this legendary horror film. This was a juicy 2 hour episode. I’m offering the first hour free for your enjoyment, but if you want the whole discussion, you’ll have to sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo or through Spotify subscriptions. Remember on my Patreon I offer a whole host of bonus content, including bonus episodes, a newsletter with my recommendations of the month in reading, music, film, and kink, and live film screenings hosted by yours truly. And I now have a Discord and a Book Club! We have our own little community there. I hope you’ll join us. That’s patren.com/girlsgutsgiallo. Enjoy the show!

Jan 28, 202201:06:49
Titane (2021)

Titane (2021)

Sorry for the late bonus episode! Don't worry, you're still getting another this month. To celebrate Monstrous Birth, I spoke to co-host of Black Girl Film Club podcast, Brittney Brinson. We share our thoughts on the movie Titane and I talk about Barbara Creed.

Jan 05, 202252:43
Monstrous Feminine in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997)

Monstrous Feminine in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997)

Queer artist, hole enthusiast, and instigator Nayland Blake joins me for a gooey discussion on the first four Alien films. We use Barbara Creed's seminal text "The Monstrous Feminine" as a framework for our analyses. Holes are wrecked, primal scenes are witnessed, and it's all very slimy. 

Dec 31, 202102:13:02
An Erotic Thriller Revue! Part II

An Erotic Thriller Revue! Part II

Justin LaLiberty of Vinegar Syndrome joins me for a broad discussion of the erotic thriller genre. This is Part II of that discussion. 

Nov 26, 202151:05