Girls, Guts, and Giallo

Horny Horror Oct 31, 2024

Happy Halloween, perverts! Recurring guest and Halloween historian Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me for a chat about horny horror. What is the difference between horror that is simply psychosexual vs. erotic? Why are we horny for fear and violence? What is the state of erotic horror today? We discuss these questions as well as our personal canon of horny horror icons like Jean Rollin, Jess Franco, Paul Morrissey, and David Cronenberg.

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Michelle Handelman: Interview with the Director of BloodSisters PART I Sep 27, 2024

We are celebrating Folsom Weekend on Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Director/artist Michelle Handelman joins me for an interview about her paradigm shifting, transgressive documentary on the leatherdykes of San Francisco. BloodSisters: Leather, Dykes and Sadomasochism (1995) is screening at the Roxie Theater Saturday 9/28, which is one of the theaters it originally was shown at back when it was first released. It’s a very special screening. Michelle and I talk about the making of the film, San Francisco in the 90s, leather culture then vs. today, and much more. The first part of this interview is available for free. To hear the whole conversation, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo.

Watch the film over on bloodsistersthemovie.com where you’ll find it available through Kino Lorber and Kanopy.

Maniac (1980) Aug 16, 2024

Video artist Liz Zito joins me to discuss a film whose killer bears her name: the infamous Maniac! We talk Italian-American horror, masculinity, women who love grindhouse, and more.

The Wicker Man (1973) FREE VERSION Jul 26, 2024

This is the free version of my episode with Vita Breva on the cult classic film, The Wicker Man. To access the full episode, subscribe to my Patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo or sign up on Spotify or Apple subscriptions. You don't want to miss the full version!

Charles Pinion: Interview with the Transgressive Director PART I Jun 14, 2024

As a director associated with the Cinema of Transgression movement, Charles Pinion made three SOV horror classics in the late 80s/early to mid 90s: Twisted Issues (1988), Red Spirit Lake (1993), and We Await (1996). In this interview, Charles and I discuss his filmmaking career, as well as his foray into the porn industry. The director generously shares his stories in this full two hour interview, the first part of which is available for free. For the whole interview, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo.

Jubilee (1978) May 31, 2024

Recurring guest Tina Horn joins me to discuss Derek Jarman's controversial punk film, Jubilee. We talk about the punk movement, Derek Jarman's career, and the scandalous aftermath of the film.

Blue Velvet (1986) Part II Mar 29, 2024

This is part two 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.

Blue Velvet (1986) Part I Mar 22, 2024

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.

Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part II Dec 08, 2023

Part II is here! Travis and I continue a scene by scene analysis of the film, and continue to be horny throughout.

Interview with the Vampire (1994) Part I Dec 01, 2023

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

Ms. 45 (1981) Part II Nov 03, 2023

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

Ms. 45 (1981) Part I Oct 27, 2023

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!

Trainspotting (1996) Part I Oct 02, 2023

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

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Freaks (1932) Aug 25, 2023

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.

Anal Auteurs Part III: Wakefield Poole Aug 17, 2023

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

Dressed to Kill (1980) Jul 14, 2023

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.

Anal Auteurs Part 2.5: Kenneth Anger Jun 02, 2023

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!

Voyeurism and Brian De Palma Part I Apr 21, 2023

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.

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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.

Religious Devotion and Body Horror in New French Extremity Apr 14, 2023

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.

Review: Tár (2022) Mar 10, 2023

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.

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Anal Auteurs Part II: Fred Halsted Jan 26, 2023

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.

Review: The Whale (2022) Jan 19, 2023

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

The Eyes of Laura Mars (1978) Dec 08, 2022

Oh, I love this episode. Artist Nayland Blake joins me again for a spirited discussion about this Faye Dunaway camp masterpiece. We discuss final girl slasher tropes, photographic controversy, THE ART WORLD, dirty old New York City aesthetics and so much more.

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Bibliography:

Clover, Carol J. 1992. Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film. Princeton University Press.

Anal Auteurs Part I: Peter de Rome Nov 18, 2022

The first part in a special series about gay pornography in the 1970s-1980s. Brother in filth and host of the podcast Pure Garbage, Kamikaze Jones, joins me for a four part deep dive into the work of four different gay porn film directors. We begin our journey with an anal-ysis of two Peter de Rome films.

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Gothic Giallo 101 Oct 27, 2022

The prolific Kat Ellinger joins me for a thorough discussion on a sub category within the giallo genre: GOTHIC GIALLI (also called giallo fantastico and chamber gialli). We discuss a suite of films, why we love them and the psycho-sexual perverse themes they explore. We even foray into Italian film industry history and rant about ape sex.

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Review: Hellraiser (2022) Oct 20, 2022

SPOILER HEAVY! Film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins me to discuss the new Hellraiser reboot! We didn't love it, to say the least.

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Review: Blonde (2022) Oct 06, 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

The Crow (1994) Sep 01, 2022

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

Season Three & Patreon Trailer Aug 06, 2022

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

Videodrome (1983) Jun 10, 2022

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!

What is the “Female Gaze?" Part 1 Apr 01, 2022

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

What is the "Male Gaze?" Part I Feb 25, 2022

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.

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) Part I Jan 28, 2022

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!

Monstrous Feminine in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien Resurrection (1997) Dec 31, 2021

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.

An Erotic Thriller Revue! Part I Nov 26, 2021

Justin LaLiberty of Vinegar Syndrome joins me for a broad discussion of the erotic thriller genre. Part II is available through Spotify subscription or at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo.

Scream (1996) Oct 29, 2021

You've waited long enough! FREAKY writer Michael Kennedy and horror maven Renee Bever join me to celebrate the spookiest season. This is the first time I've ever had two guests on the podcast at once! On this episode, we discuss the 1990s teen horror sensation, Wes Craven's Scream! Facts are shared, revelations are had, third wave feminism is discussed. Make sure you sign up for my Patreon for that sweet bonus content.

Rosemary's Baby (1968) Part II Sep 03, 2021

Lucé and I return with the rest of our discussion about Rosemary's Baby. Content note for discussions of rape and abuse.

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Rosemary's Baby (1968) Part I Aug 13, 2021

I'm back! You've all been so patient so you're in for a real treat. Comedienne and podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me once again for a detailed discussion of Rosemary's Baby. It is perhaps one of the most famous horror films of all time, shrouded in mysterious curses and dark 1960s counterculture history. We discuss reckoning with Roman Polanski's legacy of artistry and misogyny as feminist survivors, the occult boom of the late 1960s, why Mia Farrow upsets me, Charles Manson, and so much more.

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Hellraiser (1987) Part II Jun 18, 2021

Tina Horn returns to finish our discussion on Clive Barker's Hellraiser. Sign up for more content at Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallof

Hellraiser (1987) Part I May 28, 2021

Part I of one of the most requested films for Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Famous pervert Tina Horn of Why Are People Into That?! joins me to discuss Clive Barker's opus: Hellraiser (1987)! In part one of this lengthy discourse, we discuss the production, the novella it's based on (Hellbound Heart), and why sadomasochism is an essential theme of the film. Stay tuned for part two next month. Sign up for my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for more juicy content.

Spring Breakers (2012) Mar 20, 2021

I'm back after a much needed break from main podcast episodes! For this new episode, I talked to music journalist Suzy Exposito about Harmony Korine's film, "Spring Breakers." We discuss themes related to whiteness and cultural tourism, culture at the beginning of the 2010s, and what Britney Spears represents to millennials. If you're missing more podcast episodes from me, be sure to subscribe to my Patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for bonus episodes and screenings.

The Devils (1971) Jan 08, 2021

Horror writer Gretchen Felker-Martin joins me to discuss her favorite film, Ken Russell's extremely controversial nasty, "The Devils." We talk about the ethics of the film's production, horny nuns, and why we love this outrageous movie so much.

Crash (1996) Dec 18, 2020

Comedienne and podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me for an extremely juice discussion on David Cronenberg's fetish fest, "Crash." Buckle up, because this is one is quite a ride. This episode was originally released as a bonus on my Patreon.

Deep Red (1975) Nov 27, 2020

Artist and writer Drusilla Adeline joins me for a discussion on Dario Argento's most famous film. This episode was originally a bonus episode on my Patreon that I've decided to release in honor of the late Daria Nicolodi. If you love giallo history and lots of gender analysis, give it a listen.

Eve's Bayou (1997) Oct 30, 2020

Black studies scholar and performance artist Zalika U. Ibaorimi joins me for an in depth discussion of Kasi Lemmon's masterpiece.

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Brazil (1985) Sep 04, 2020

Tina Horn returns to dissect Terry Gilliam's cult classic about failed, dystopian bureaucracy. It's a long one, folks! Buckle up.

Sugar Hill (1974) Aug 14, 2020

Maria De Paula Vázquez, one of the programmers and volunteers at London Deptford Cinema, joins me to discuss the blaxploitation horror film Sugar Hill. We discuss hybrid horror/blaxploitation, the difference between voodoo zombies and contagion zombies, and revenge film cycles.

In the Realm of the Senses (1976) Jul 31, 2020

Video artist and filmmaker Danica Uskert joins me to discuss the controversial masterpiece directed by Nagisa ōshima. I give a brief history on erotic Japanese cinema, Danica enlightens us on the details of the real Abe Sada case, and we dive deep into the plot and symbolism of one of our favorite films.

Laura (1944) Jul 03, 2020

Recorded pre-quarantine, I join film critic Sarah Fonseca in her luxurious Brooklyn bedroom to dish about this film noir classic. We talk femme fatales and the specific way gay men objectify women as "muses." This episode pairs nicely with the June Patreon bonus episode Sarah and I recorded on the work of director Shirley Clarke. Sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo to hear it!

The Vampire Lovers (1970) Jun 19, 2020

Happy Pride! What a delight. I'm joined by fellow lesbian vampire Miss Malice! Double your trouble, double your fun. We talk bout one of my favorite lesbian vampire films, a gothic Hammer production starring sex symbol Ingrid Pitt. Listen to us gush over this sexy cinema treat.

The Cell (2000) May 29, 2020

Illustrator Sakari Singh and I analyze this early 2000s, sci-fi horror anomaly directed by Tarsem Singh. We discuss surrealism, animation, the whitewashing of Jennifer Lopez, and fear-mongering in the crime thriller genre hits of the era.

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The Perfume of the Lady in Black (1974) May 15, 2020

Associate editor of Diabolique Magazine and film writer Samm Deighan joins me for a wonderful deep dive into this giallo-esque horror film. We talk Alice in Wonderland tropes, trauma, and misogyny in what I've dubbed as "the Italian horror response to Rosemary's Baby."

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New Podcast Schedule! May 08, 2020

In order to preserve the quality of the free episodes while dedicating more time to my growing Patreon, I'm shifting to a release schedule of every other Friday! The podcast returns next week. If you miss me, sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo

Femme4Femme Birthday Bonus! May 01, 2020

It's Taurus season, the season of love and hedonism. In honor of my birthday, I created a special roundup to celebrate. Sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo to hear Sarah and I discuss our femme 4 femme film roots. I asked some close friends to send in a voice message about a film that reminds them of me, which you can listen to for free.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Apr 17, 2020

Artist and writer Aelita Parizek joins me to discuss one of the most iconic horror films of all time. We talk about the tropes and representations of transness and disability in Tobe Hooper's magnum opus. We love Leatherface. CORRECTIONS CORNER: Writer Kim Henkel is, unfortunately, not a woman as I thought. Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content and livestreamings of rare films at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo!

The Haunting (1963) Apr 10, 2020

Autostraddle writer Dani Janae joins me to discuss the queer themes in this classic horror flick. A great watch for going crazy in your house during quarantine!

Chasing Amy (1997) Mar 20, 2020

I had a proper 2 hour catharsis with my friend and colleague Michael Carroll about this outrageously homophobic Kevin Smith film. The second hour of this episode is available exclusively on my Patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo!

The Brood (1979) Mar 13, 2020

Perhaps the episode where I laugh the most because Liz Zito joins me to discuss this Cronenberg classic. We amble through this fleshy plot and birth some inspired discourse along the way. Delicious.

Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) Mar 06, 2020

Kelly Gredner of the Spinsters of Horror joins me to discuss Russ Meyer's iconic cult film. Listen to us dissect this classic (also I talk about boobs a lot).

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Rebecca (1940) Feb 28, 2020

Laura Westengard, author of Gothic Queer Culture: Marginalized Communities and the Ghosts of Insidious Trauma,joins me to to discuss Rebecca. We talk about the gothic and how it relates to queerness in the film. Mrs. Danvers forever!

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Vamp (1986) Feb 21, 2020

Monika Estrella Negra, founder of Audre's Revenge Film Collective, joins me to discuss Vamp! We obsess over Grace Jones, vampire strippers, and the race and class dynamics at play in this campy '80s film. Subscribe to my Patreon for exclusive bonus content!

Girls, Guts, & Giallo Season 2 Trailer! Feb 18, 2020

I'll be waiting for you...

Season 2 Announcement! Dec 27, 2019

Thank you for a great first season! I'll be back in 2020. Please listen to this episode for details, shoutouts, "Eyes Wide Shut" trivia, and a re-assessment of my goals for the show.

Antichrist (2009) Dec 20, 2019

"Chaos Reigns!" I'm joined by Oeuvre Busters co-host Liam Billingham to talk all things "Antichrist" and Lars Von Trier. We explore the themes of misogyny, control, and nature in this polarizing film. Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content!

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) Dec 13, 2019

"This pot is making you aggressive." Welcome to anti-Christmas month on Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Archivist and librarian Cooper Moll and I discuss Stanley Kubrick's last film. We analyze themes of class, desire, and fidelity present in my favorite Christmas movie.

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Bonus Content Teaser: The Lighthouse (2019) Dec 06, 2019

My friend Jory Shareff joins me to talk about masculinity, ghost stories, and homoeroticism in Robert Egger's new film. This episode is available exclusively on my Patreon.

Secretary (2002) Nov 29, 2019

"I'm your SECRETARY!" My leather sister Kolby Brianne (who also makes beautiful leather wear, click the link) joins me to talk about the BDSM rom-com "Secretary." This might be the horniest episode of the podcast yet. We talk about the positives and negatives of this film, gushing over the hot kink scenes and critically analyzing the normalization of BDSM within a heterosexual paradigm.

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Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) Nov 22, 2019

Illustrator and scholar JB Brager joins me to discuss one of the most controversial films of all time, Pier Paolo Pasolini's "Salò." Based on a book by the Marquis de Sade, this explores themes of capitalism, fascism, sadism, and the abject. We had a few internet issues while recording this so please ignore the slight technical issues.

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The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989) Nov 15, 2019

The incredible Tina Horn of the podcast "Why Are People Into That?" joins me for truly filling conversation. We talk about Peter Greenaway's baroque portrait of the abject, "The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover."

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Bonus Content Teaser: Fat Women in American Film and Television Nov 08, 2019

This month's bonus episode is a bit different. I've recorded an audio version for you all of my lecture on fat women in American Film and Television. Fat women in American film and television are historically invisible. When they are present, they appear as villains, funny sidekicks that act as a foil to a pretty main character, or as objects of pity (often played by thin actresses in fat suits). Only recently have self-actualized representations of fatness graced our screens. Even still, they are few and far between. This lecture uses existing fat studies scholarship to categorize representations of fatness in American film and television and examines their sexist and racist messaging.

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Bonus Content Teaser: The Perfection (2018) Nov 01, 2019

Sarah Patterson joins me again for this month's Patreon bonus episode to talk about the genre blending Netflix thriller, "The Perfection." We discuss depictions of rape and what morality means in an immoral, patriarchal world. The full episode is available exclusively on my Patreon!

Leather Dyke Halloween Special! Oct 25, 2019

Happy Halloween! I decided to do something a bit different to celebrate the podcast's first Halloween episode. My best femme Sarah Patterson and I talk about our kinky gay horror root films. We discuss BDSM favorites like Hellraiser and Bram Stoker's Dracula. You'll also get to hear the beautiful voice messages I received from fellow leather dyke listeners about their leather root! I feel honored to have edited them together, thank you for...submitting.

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CORRECTION: Dee Snider's political views are unclear at this time.

Candyman (1992) Oct 11, 2019

I'm so pleased to have Renée Bever from ATTACK OF THE QUEER WOLF back on the show to talk about "Candyman." This is a film rich in history in symbolism so this is an extra long episode. We talk about the heavy themes that this movie explores in depth.

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The Hunger (1983) Oct 04, 2019

Fetish photographer Lanee Bird and I discuss the movie that's embedded in our goth DNA: Tony Scott's "The Hunger." We gush over this lush, lesbian vampire classic starring Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie, and Susan Sarandon.

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Bonus Content Teaser: Pieces (1982) Sep 27, 2019

This full episode is available exclusively on my Patreon. In the Vampire Lover tier, patrons are able to choose films for me to talk about. For the first episode available to my Vampire Lover tier, patron James-Michael has chosen the film "Pieces." Enjoy and see you next month with another patron selected bonus episode!

Caligula (1979) Sep 20, 2019

Queer video artist and all around media master Mason Buck joins me this week to talk about the notorious Penthouse production, "Caligula." Mason is a veritable cinema historian and we revel in this trashy celluloid artifact. We talk about the controversial history behind the production of the film and dissect it scene by scene.

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Correction: In this episode I say that this is the first episode I've done on a film about a real person. That honor actually belongs to episode 2 on "Pretty Baby."

Boxing Helena (1993) Sep 13, 2019

Queer horror filmmaker Sam Wineman joins me for a deep dive into Jennifer Lynch's much maligned "Boxing Helena." There is a lot to unbox here so it's a long one. We pick this film clean. We discuss the film's controversial background and the emasculated male's misogynist imagination.

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Bonus Content Teaser: Midsommar (2019) Sep 06, 2019

Can you believe Mercedes Lake saw this movie three times? We talk about codependency, shitty men, and whiteness in Ari Aster's new film.

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Pet Sematary (1989) Aug 30, 2019

Salty New Englander Mercedes Lake joins me for a special on location episode in Maine to talk about Stephen King's "Pet Sematary!" We maintain this film podcast's reputation as the horniest out there by somehow managing to sexualize Jud Crandall.

I also did a bonus episode with Mercedes about "Midsommar" which will be available on my Patreon!

Jennifer's Body (2009) Aug 23, 2019

Burlesque performer Seraphina Wilder joins me to discuss cult feminist classic "Jennifer's Body." We talk about Megan Fox's fall from grace, rape revenge metaphors, and women's relationship to primalism and nature.

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The Lost Boys (1987) Aug 16, 2019

Lost Boys historian Julia Levine joins me this week to talk about her all time favorite film. I eat an edible and babble on about how gay this movie is while Julia drops knowledge on me. Also, Julia starts randomly bleeding from a puncture wound in her thigh mid episode, which feels like a sign.

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Bonus Content Teaser: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood (2019) Aug 09, 2019

BJ Colangelo hopped on a phone call with me to talk about the new Quentin Tarantino film. I started the conversation thinking we had very different opinions, and ended it realizing we actually shared a lot of the same concerns and enjoyed similar aspects of the film. I really love this episode and I'm excited to share it with you. For the full episode, head on over to my Patreon and become a subscriber to receive bonus content! And as always you can find me on Twitter and Instagram @girlsgutsgiallo.

Pink Flamingos (1972) Aug 02, 2019

Renée Bever of Attack of the Queerwolf joins me this week to talk about "Pink Flamingos," the subversive classic directed and written by trash connoisseur John Waters. We talk about fatness as abject and celebratory, being filth mongers, and queer mourning before and after Stonewall.

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Foxy Brown (1974) Jul 26, 2019

Cat joins me this week to discuss the blaxploitation classic, "Foxy Brown." I've been dying to feature this movie on the podcast and I'm so thrilled Cat picked it. We talk about some of the history behind blaxploitation it's controversial black women heroines. We also discuss themes of sexuality and maternalism in this iconic movie.

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She-Devil (1989) Jul 19, 2019

Laura Marie Marciano, professor and founder of gemstone readings, joins me for this week's episode on "She-Devil" directed by Susan Seidelman and starring Roseanne Barr and Meryl Streep. This is the first comedy AND the first film directed by a woman to be discussed on this podcast. We talk about fatness, beauty privilege, and Roseanne's legacy. Because of situational factors, this episode was recorded outside so please excuse the sounds of birds chirping and Laura banging her acrylics on a glass table every so often.

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Showgirls (1995) Jul 12, 2019

Sarah is back to discuss Paul Verhoeven's infamous "Showgirls," a film that has been beloved, maligned, and relegated to cult film status. We talk about our relationship to the film as femmes and former sex workers. Please consider being part of the "Girls, Guts & Giallo" Patreon. You can find me on Instagram and twitter @girlsgutsgiallo or send me an email at girlsgutsgiallo@gmail.com. Find Sarah on Instagram @jerseytrashfemme!

Bonus Content Teaser: Ma (2019) Jul 05, 2019

This week I've decided to release a teaser preview of the bonus content available exclusively on my Patreon. For $10 a month, you'll receive bonus episodes where I discuss new releases and provide companion readings. Each tier has it's own benefits, starting at only $1 a month. So please consider supporting independent queer creatives and become a patron!

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) Jun 28, 2019

It's officially Pride weekend and I'm joined by June (@anarcho_slut) for an in depth examination of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." We gush about how this film helped us discover our queer freak selves and why we believe it is still an important and relevant piece of art.

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Cruising (1980) Jun 21, 2019

This week I'm joined by my friend Pacifico Silano to discuss the trashy, leather sex classic "Cruising" directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino. This is a very juicy episode! We dive deep into the controversy surrounding the film and what we can glean from it today.

Daughters of Darkness (1971) Jun 14, 2019

Happy Pride! This week I'm talking about lesbian vampire classic, "Daughters of Darkness." I talk about why I love lesbian vampires so much and get turned on by Delphine Seyrig.

Blood and Black Lace (1964) Jun 07, 2019

I'm alone in my closet again for this week's episode discussing Mario Bava's iconic giallo film "Blood and Black Lace." I talk about the history of giallo films some of the major themes in this sub-genre.

The Doom Generation (1995) May 31, 2019

This week I'm joined by writer, actress, comedian, and better bottom than you, The Gay Chingy. We discuss Chingy's favorite director Gregg Araki and his shocking, highly tumblr-ed film "The Doom Generation." Topics include shock value, apocalyptic 90s aesthetics, and the gayness of MMF threesomes.

Basic Instinct (1992) May 17, 2019

This week I'm joined by former sex worker and lesbian drama expert, Sarah Patterson to discuss one of our favorite films, "Basic Instinct." We talk about secret lesbian worlds, controversial female characters, and using sexuality to subvert the patriarchy.

Pretty Baby (1978) May 10, 2019

I'm joined by my friend Jory Shareff to discuss Louis Malle's infamously controversial 1978 film, "Pretty Baby" starring a young Brooke Shields as a child sex worker. We explore our own feelings of discomfort with the plot, as well as the various themes of free will, autonomy, and complicity that are explored in the film.

Alice, Sweet Alice (1976) May 03, 2019

Welcome to the first official episode of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! I discuss the 1976 slasher classic "Alice, Sweet Alice" directed by Alfred Sole and featuring a young Brooke Shields as the film's central victim. Through a recap of some scenes that I consider significant, we look at how the film explores themes of Catholicism, doppelgängers, and womanhood.

Introduction Apr 29, 2019

Welcome to the Girls, Guts, & Giallo podcast, an archive of the feminine image in horror, exploitation, thriller, and erotic films. We'll be discussing Murderesses, Vampires, Seductresses, Succubi, and more. New episodes every Friday. Hosted and created by Annie Rose Malamet.

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