We Are The Weirdos, Mister

Hilary and Julie compare two films - both are reimaginings of the Frankenstein mythos using female protagonists. Despite this, the films are wildly different, and in this episode we examine these differences and how effective or ineffective each project was overall. Join two goth girlies as they dissect Lisa Frankenstein & Poor Things.

Lace and Hil discuss their favorite animated feature films! From Disney to Don Bluth, from hand drawn to computer generated, from classic to contemporary, we rank and compare all our most beloved animated movies. Then to top off the episode we complete the Disney Dudes bracket. Listen to find out who each of us chose as our favorite Disney Dude! Play along at home and tell us all about your favorite cartoon flicks!

This flick sure is... something. This pulpy new student-teacher drama is trashy in all the best ways. Hilary and Heather dive head first into this miasma of pretentions and camp and ask the important questions. Who is the victim? Who is the villain? What is literature and who decides? We unpack all of this and more as we discuss Miller's Girl (2024).

"I don't think you're a spider, you're a moth. Quiet, harmless, drawn to shiny things, banging up against a window, and begging to get in." Hilary and Julie discuss and dissect Saltburn (2023) a movie that is so perfect for the podcast, it simply couldn't be denied. It's a little queer, a little campy, a little creepy, and is barreling head first into cult status. Join us as we examine motives, consider plot holes, and ask the important questions like "Is Jacob Elordi handsome or just tall?"

This month the girls get together to discuss their favorite books! From classic literature to contemporary fiction, from young adult to Shakespeare, we cover all the bases and share all of our most beloved written works. Play along at home and let us know your favorites too!

It's finally here, folks. Just in time for Halloween, Hilary, Lace & Sam finally sit down to discuss the king of all cult movies - The Rocky Horror Picture Show! I see you shiver with antici... pation! We talk about our personal experiences with the film, trivia about it's production, and it's decades long legacy. So come up to the lab, listen along, and join us on the fun!

The girls are back together to discuss the new Amazon Original queer rom-com - based on the smash hit book - Red, White, and Royal Blue. Other topics include romance tropes, what we've been reading, and what is the women's equivalent to men's fascination with the Roman Empire?

"Filth are my politics! Filth is my life!"

Join us as Hilary subjects her sister to one of the most outrageous films of all time - the cult classic Pink Flamingos by the trash auteur himself, John Waters.

"No one is in love like us, right?"

Hilary and Heather discuss a movie that contains multitudes - simultaneously a quirky indie road trip movie, a subversive romantic comedy, and and intimate introspective look at family and what we make of it. One of Hil and Heath's favorite movies, this flick has an insanely stellar cast and one of the quippiest and most quotable scripts of all time. Join us as we go on a hilarious and moving journey with Away We Go (2009).

Hilary and Lacey reunite to discuss a staple from their childhood, the cult comedy Drop Dead Fred (1991). Topics include imaginary friends, new pets, remakes, mental health and lots more! Join us for a zany walk down memory lane.

In this mini-episode, Hilary shares her all time favorite documentaries! From art world exposes to true crime pot boilers to pop culture milestones, these documentaries run the gambit, and are sure to catch your attention.

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome! Hilary and Julie dissect the 1972 film adaptation of Cabaret starring Liza Minnelli, Joey Grey and Michael York. We analyze how the themes of queerness, expression and encroaching fascism are more relevant today than ever. This classic film inspires a rich conversation about the beauty of adaptation and the interpretive nature of live theater, leading to a discussion about how the character of Sally Bowles can be performed in a myriad of different ways. For all this and more, come to the Cabaret!

Finally! Hilary, Lacey and Sam have done the episode they've been threatening to do for years! Join our trio as we break down this classic comedy/murder mystery. It was a herculean effort to unravel all the plots, gags, deaths and endings, but we've done it folks, and with plenty of tangents along the way. So strap in for good time as we discuss 1985's CLUE.

Join Lace and Hil as they discuss the 2003 Renee Zellweger & Ewan McGregor romantic comedy Down With Love. An homage to 60's sex comedies, Down With Love has us marveling at amazing costumes, swooning over Ewan's charm, laughing at David Hyde Pierce and Sarah Paulson, and debating just exactly is up with Renee's face? Join us for all this and more as we wish you all a happy and safe Valentine's weekend!

Hilary, Julie and Heather celebrate the season of love by discussing romantic films, playing Valentine's Day games, and cracking each other up. Highlights include analyzing Austen, debating friendship superlatives, and Julie exemplifying her technique of being "loud and wrong". Join us for a super fun episode of silliness. EVERYBODY SAY LOVE!

"Ladies, you have to be strong and independent. And remember - don't get mad, get everything."

Join Hilary and Lacey as they dive into this classic comedy about friends, age, justice, and love. We discuss what it's like to consume media post #MeToo, the differences between our generations, and would our friendships survive a good b*tch slap? Tune in to hear all this and more as we talk about The First Wives Club!

"Wrinkled, wrinkled little star... hope they never see the scars."

Julie and Hilary discuss this Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn cult classic while asking the important questions - like is our perception of age skewed by our own youthfulness? Would immortality really be worth it? And are movies too damn long these days? Find out all this and more as we take a deep dive into Death Becomes Her! 

Happy Holidays, listeners!

To celebrate the season Lace and Hil quiz each other on all things Christmas - history, music, movies & more! Play along at home!

We Are The Weirdos, Mister will return in January!

The girls are together live and in person to discuss Lindsay Lohan's new Netflix film Falling for Christmas! And we're asking the real questions. Is this just a Christmas version of Overboard? Does this film feature some of the most egregious queerbaiting we've ever seen? Is Chord Overstreet hot? Listen to find out!

"And on that farm he had a kid with squishy puffy cheeks!"

Hilary and Lacey talk about a classic guilty pleasure - the 1993 Pauly Shore vehicle Son in Law! In addition to the film we discuss Pauly as a comedian, our varied histories of underage partying,  and the overall drought of Thanksgiving movies in pop culture. Join us for the Thanksgiving themed fun! 

"Jesus this. Moses that. Abraham hit me with a wiffle ball bat."

Arguably Sandler's most subversive and bizarre film, Little Nicky also happens to be Julie's favorite movie. So today she joins Hil for a deep dive into this wacky comedy about heaven and hell! 

"You belong to me. We belong to each other."

There are some movies that seem as if they are made specifically for Hilary, and this is certainly one of them. Queers, vampires, David Bowie? It's a dream come true. Hil and Lace discuss the goth classic The Hunger. 

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Hil, Jules & Heather are back to discuss your other favorite trio of sassy ladies, the Sanderson Sisters! What better way to celebrate October than talking about the Halloween classic Hocus Pocus, as well as the brand spanking new sequel! 

"Has anybody seen my tambourine?"

This week Lace and Hil revisit a flick from their childhood, the 1986 adaptation of The Worst Witch. Sadly, it does not hold up. But at least there's a sexy Tim Curry to entertain us. Join us as we try to parse out what little happens in this bonkers movie! 

"I don't know who Percy Shelley is, but I know what smegma means!"

For the holiday weekend, we get a little silly. The gang's all here to play Smash or Pass! Celebrities, fictional characters, animated characters, cryptids - we cover it all. Play along at home! 

Lace and Hil visit another cult favorite from the 90's, the dark comedy Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead. Other topics include poor parenting skills, bad wigs, and the ethics of hooking up with your friends' brothers. Listen for all that and much more!

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Lace & Hil have a super giggly time discussing this one - Mike Myers' 1993 broad romantic comedy So I Married An Axe Murderer. Other topics include our grandma's collection of As Seen on TV work out gadgets, Mike Myers dopplegangers, and much more! Join us for this ridiculous episode about a great ridiculous movie. 

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Hilary and Heather discuss a little known indie-film starring Eva Green and Juno Temple - 2009's CRACKS. We dive into the film's themes of obsession and manipulation and talk about the merits of problematic female protagonists. Other topics include what we've been watching lately, from The Offer to The Bear and much more! 

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"We're like two peas in a pod, you and I, James."

"I pity the pod."

Hilary and Lacey discuss Party Monster (2003), starring Macaulay Culkin and Seth Green; the crazy film inspired by the even crazier true crime that rocked the New York club scene in the early 90s. We also examine the discourse surrounding true crime as entertainment and the moral grey area in which it resides. 

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"You think you're cute, huh?"

"Actually, I think I'm just so-so. But I've decided to carry myself like I'm cute."

Hilary and Julie take a deep dive into HBOMax's new hit series Our Flag Means Death. We discuss the romantic comedy set on the high seas and Julie educates us on the history of the real life pirates the show is based on. All aboard for a hilarious ride into fandom, queer representation, Blackbeard and much more!

Last year, Lacey, Sam and Hil got together, got a little tipsy, and played movie trivia for a few hours. It was a blast, and lucky for you all, we recorded it! Check out part 1, posted last fall, and now we present to you, Part 2!

"You guys are so straight it's almost gay."

Hilary, Julie and Heather discuss the new adorable queer teen romcom Crush (2022). We also talk about co-ed parties and spin the bottle, Renaissance Fairs and culturally appropriative clothing, and the eternal bond between queer kids and their English teachers. Join us for all this and more!

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"We mustn't dwell... no, not today. We CAN'T. Not on Rex Manning day."

Lace and Hil discuss Empire Records (1995), a modern cult classic with stellar music and a star studded cast. We ask questions ranging from "Would we shoot our shot with our childhood celeb crushes?" to "Does Debi Mazar look more like a vintage Barbie or a creepy serpent?" Listen for all this and more! 

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"Do you know why you're afraid when you're alone? I do."

The Sixth Sense is one of Hilary's all time favorite films, and Julie finally watched it for the very first time! Join us as we discuss this classic thriller as well as Wal-Mart impulse shopping, the minutiae of being a medium, our love of Toni Colette, and much more!

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"I'm the Marcia f*cking Brady of the Upper East Side, and sometimes I want to kill myself."

Lacey and Hilary unpack the trashy drama that is Cruel Intentions. This modern retelling of Dangerous Liaisons is all cool aesthetics, great music, snappy dialogue, and sleazy sex. We're obsessed. Join us as we dissect what makes this a millennial cult classic! 

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"Oh and Senator, just one more thing... love your suit."

The girls are all together again to discuss the horror classic The Silence of the Lambs! Julie, Heather, and Hilary break down the Academy Award winning thriller, recount our histories with the film, and gush about our love for the entire Hannibal Lecter universe. Join us for a delicious deep dive!

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"It's not a senior prom, it's a senior citizen prom!"

Join Lace and Hil as they discuss the insanity that is Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night 2. There's also a lot of tangents, from our own high school experiences to wedding day woes to our thoughts on nudity. We have a blast with this one so join in on the fun! 

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After 15 years of friendship, Hilary finally watched Julie's favorite movie, and it DOES NOT disappoint. This cult classic has everything - New Wave punks, werewolf lovin', Christopher Lee! Strap in for a wild ride!

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We're SO EXCITED to finally be covering this cult classic. There's so much to unpack! Who's to blame for the over the top performances, the actors or the director? Is there any universe where this script would turn into a normal film? What is the true appeal of topless Vegas reviews? Find all this out and more when Hilary and Lacey dive head first into Showgirls (1995)!

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"What's your favorite scary movie?"

Hil and Heather take a deep dive into the latest entry in the Scream franchise. We discuss our histories with the series, our likes, our dislikes, and how the new film ranks among the rest. Spoilers ahoy!

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"Bunch of savages in this town."

Our first episode of the new year takes us through the horrors of customer service with Kevin Smith's cult classic Clerks (1994). Join us as we discuss Lacey's taste in men, our experiences in retail, how Lacey and Hilary are basically just Dante and Randal, and much much more!

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Often referred to as "a lesbian Love Actually", Season of Love rounds out our Happy HoliGAYS series! Hilary and Heather discuss this adorable flick, as well as fellow lesbian Christmas movie Christmas at the Ranch. We also talk about our hectic Decembers, our Christmas plans, and possible selections for next year's Happy HoliGAYS! 

Lacey and Hilary drink cider and moonshine and discuss Netflix's first original gay holiday film, Single All The Way. We also talk about our rowdy cats, our perspectives on family and relationships, and our own holiday plans and traditions. 

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In this second part of our series focusing on LGBTQ+ holiday films, Hilary and Heather discuss the super adorable Dashing In December, as well as honeymoons, television, Thanksgiving and much more! 

Welcome to Part 1 of Happy HoliGAYS! Now through Christmas we will be featuring holiday movies with queer protagonists! And our first entry is BONKERS. Join Lacey and Hilary as they try to unpack this absolute fever dream of a film.

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Happy Halloween! Join Hilary, Lacey and Sam as they go head to head in a movie trivia showdown!

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In the final installment (for now) of our look at Tim Burton films, Hilary, Julie, and Heather discuss 1999's Sleepy Hollow... for the most part. We also chat about a lot of other stuff, including Jonas Brothers gossip, SNL, upcoming horror flicks, who has the most IMDB credits, and lots more!

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Lace and Hilary continue our look at Tim Burton movies with 1990's Edward Scissorhands. Additional subjects include race car beds, Burton's highest and lowest Rotten Tomatoes scores, and further reveal how completely utterly different the two of us are. 

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Heather, Julie and Hilary discuss Tim Burton's 2007 adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd, starring Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. We have a lot of questions, like why do people never recognize each other in musicals? Would we ever eat human meat? And when the hell are we going to do an episode on Hannibal? Listen for the answers and much more!

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