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Midnight Mass

Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati

119 episodes

1 week ago

The latest fashion…in murder! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a long stroll through the museum in celebration of 1980’s DRESSED TO KILL! In addition to tackling the film’s undeniably dubious elements, our hosts delve into this psychosexual classic’s place as an American giallo. Joining the conversation is renowned artist Drusilla Adeline, whose ongoing obsession with this movie continues to motivate her to dive deeper. Then, cult filmmaker extraordinaire Sam Irvin stops by to discus...

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The latest fashion…in murder! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a long stroll through the museum in celebration of 1980’s DRESSED TO KILL! In addition to tackling the film’s undeniably dubious elements, our hosts delve into this psychosexual classic’s place as an American giallo. Joining the conversation is renowned artist Drusilla Adeline, whose ongoing obsession with this movie continues to motivate her to dive deeper. Then, cult filmmaker extraordinaire Sam Irvin stops by to discus...

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Midnight Mass

Episode 119: Dressed to Kill

The latest fashion…in murder! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a long stroll through the museum in celebration of 1980’s DRESSED TO KILL! In addition to tackling the film’s undeniably dubious elements, our hosts delve into this psychosexual classic’s place as an American giallo. Joining the conversation is renowned artist Drusilla Adeline, whose ongoing obsession with this movie continues to motivate her to dive deeper. Then, cult filmmaker extraordinaire Sam Irvin stops by to discus...

1 week ago

1 hour 43 minutes

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Episode 118: Hocus Pocus

Amok, amok, amok! This week, Peaches and Michael put a spell on you in celebration of 1993’s HOCUS POCUS! In addition to discussing the utter perfection of the Sanderson Sisters, our hosts delve into their firm belief that the film was rescued from obscurity thanks to the passion of queer fans. Joining the conversation is drag superstar Tina Burner, whose lifelong love of Salem’s favorite witches led her to create an annual traveling parody show. Then, drag icon Nicole Halliwell stops by to d...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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Episode 117 - Idol Worship: Art the Clown

Who’s laughing now? This week, Peaches and Michael are hosting an absolute terrifier of an IDOL WORSHIP celebration in honor of ART THE CLOWN! In addition to discussing this newly minted horror icon’s meteoric rise in pop culture, our hosts delve into the curious and challenging aspects of his place in the zeitgeist. Joining the conversation is genre superstar Catherine Corcoran to dig into her memories of making the first TERRIFIER and the experience of watching her onscreen enemy become a h...

1 month ago

1 hour 47 minutes

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Episode 116: Josie and the Pussycats

DuJour means friendship! This week, Peaches and Michael are sharing a bus pass photo in celebration of 2001’s JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS! In addition to discussing the undeniably rockin’ soundtrack, our hosts delve into this cult fave’s predictive and damning take on capitalist culture. Joining the conversation is acclaimed entertainment journalist and host Jamie Jirak, who reflects on her evolving relationship with Riverdale’s most infamous punk rock prom queens. Then, celebrated author and com...

1 month ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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Episode 115: WolfCop

Here comes the fuzz! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a hairy trip up north in celebration of 2014’s WOLFCOP! In addition to discussing this film’s irreverent take on masculinity, our hosts delve into its decidedly unique transformation sequence. Joining the conversation are multifaceted superstars KEVIN ALLISON and MICHAEL PATRICK JANN, who explore the notion of non-traditional werewolf stories, as well as draw some parallels to their new film, ALMA AND THE WOLF. Additionally, Kevin...

3 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Episode 114: The Brady Bunch Movies

Marcia, Marcia, MARCIA! On this week's episode, Peaches and Michael are having a sunshine day in celebration of 1995's THE BRADY BUNCH MOVIE and 1996's A VERY BRADY SEQUEL! In addition to discussing how the feature film version of America's favorite TV family subverts expectations, our hosts delve into the absolute queer journey of unhinged icon Jan Brady. Joining the conversation is comedy dynamo and drag clown Very Gerry (aka Gerry Mastrolia) to dig into how these movies helped contex...

3 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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Episode 113: The Garbage Pail Kids Movie

A live action heap of fun! This week, Peaches and Michael get trashy in celebration of 1987’s THE GARBAGE PAIL KIDS MOVIE! In addition to discussing this contested cult classic’s place as a prime piece of gateway grossness, our hosts ruminate on the popular trading card series that inspired its creation. Joining the conversation is legendary film programmer and critic Jesse Hawthorne Ficks, who recounts his own storied history of bringing these refuse-laden tykes to midnight movie audiences. ...

4 months ago

1 hour 46 minutes

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Episode 112: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Who will survive and what will be left of them?! This week, Peaches and Michael are out enjoying the summer sun in celebration of 1974’s THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE! In addition to discussing how this groundbreaking cult classic changed the face of horror forever, our hosts delve into Tobe Hooper’s longstanding assertation that he made the film as a comedy. Joining the conversation is genre icon David Dastmalchian, who speaks to this harrowing vision’s lasting resonance and how it continues ...

4 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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Episode 111: Muriel's Wedding

You’re TERRIBLE! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating Pride like a couple of dancing queens as they shine a spotlight on 1994’s MURIEL’S WEDDING! In addition to discussing why this tragicomedy cult classic resonates with queer viewers, our hosts delve into the undeniable icon status of Toni Collette. Joining the conversation is THE BINGE MOVIE PODCAST’s Jason LeRoy, who shares how seeing this film at a young age forged a life-long deep connection. Then, drag superstar Mary Vice stop...

5 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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Episode 110 - Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

If Jason still haunts you…you’re not alone! This week, Peaches and Michael are feeling “reckless” in celebration of 1985’s FRIDAY THE 13TH: A NEW BEGINNING! In addition to celebrating the 40th anniversary of this hotly debated 5th franchise entry, our hosts dig into how the saga of Tommy Jarvis almost took Jason Voorhees’ legacy into a totally different direction! Joining the conversation is Ultra Violent Magazine’s Art Ettinger, who details how discovering this classic sequel at a young age ...

5 months ago

1 hour 40 minutes

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Episode 109: Vixen!

Is she woman…or animal? This week, Peaches and Michael are faced with a taboo-breaking femme fatale in celebration of 1968’s VIXEN! In addition to discussing how this transgressive slice of cinema fits into Russ Meyer’s overall oeuvre, our hosts delve into its pointed commentary of Vietnam War-era politics. Joining the conversation is Severin Films’ David Gregory, who talks about the journey of bringing Meyer’s catalog back from the ether and delivering it unto the people. Then, Vixen h...

6 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

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Episode 108: The Honeymoon Killers

Lonely hearts beware! This week, Peaches and Michael are putting romance on notice in celebration of 1970’s THE HONEYMOON KILLERS! In addition to discussing how this venerated classic goes beyond the confines of a standard true crime adaptation, our hosts delve into the cult power of the singular sensation that is Shirley Stoler. Joining the conversation is host/film programmer extraordinaire Beth Accomando, who considers this take on Martha and Raymond one of cinema’s great love stories. The...

6 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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Episode 107: Sleepaway Camp

…you won’t be coming home! This week, Peaches and Michael are hiding their curling irons in celebration of 1983’s SLEEPAWAY CAMP! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s constant cultural reassessment, our hosts delve into why this legendary gorefest also became a benchmark moment in queer cinema. Joining the conversation are THIS ENDS AT PROM’s dynamic wifely duo BJ and Harmony Colangelo, who recently wrote a whole book digging into the trials, tribulations, and joys of this controvers...

6 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Episode 106: Abby

The story of a woman possessed! This week, Peaches and Michael are raising some hell on behalf of 1974’s ABBY! In addition to discussing how this burgeoning cult classic was almost lost due to studio suppression, our hosts delve into how it fundamentally breaks the Judeo-Christian mold of exorcism cinema. Joining the conversation is acclaimed writer and host Sharai Bohannon, who has made it her mission to make sure this film and its heroine finally get their day in the sun. Then, HORROR MOVIE...

7 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Episode 105: Wild at Heart

…and weird on top! This week, Peaches and Michael take a fever dream of a road trip in celebration of 1990’s WILD AT HEART! In addition to paying homage to the legacy of David Lynch, our hosts delve into the film’s unapologetic commitment to horniness. Joining the conversation is best-selling author Mallory O’Meara, who continues to be inspired by the ongoing exploits of Sailor and Lula. Then, celebrity chef Kat Turner stops by to discuss this unconventional love story, as well as her own rem...

7 months ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Episode 104: Streets of Fire

A rock & roll fable! This week, Peaches and Michael are ruled by the music in celebration of 1984’s STREETS OF FIRE! In addition to discussing this deliciously dystopian vision of a 50’s style future, our hosts delve into the unmitigated power of filmmaker Walter Hill for curating a cult vibe. Joining the conversation is multi-faceted artist extraordinaire Ric Ray, whose love of this movie runs so deep, he even occasionally styles himself in its image. Then, fashion icon and costume desig...

8 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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Episode 103: The Fly

Be Afraid. Be Very Afraid. This week, Peaches and Michael are buzzing over their celebration of 1986’s THE FLY! In addition to discussing the film’s themes surrounding the delicate nature of the body, our hosts delve into the powerhouse pairing of Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum. Joining the conversation is renowned writer and critic Matt Konopka, who shares how his appreciation of this cult classic is continually evolving. Then, acclaimed actor Danny Plotner stops by to dig into why he feels b...

8 months ago

1 hour 43 minutes

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Episode 102: Mars Attacks!

Nice planet…we’ll take it! This week, Peaches and Michael are preparing for invasion in celebration of 1996’s MARS ATTACKS! In addition to discussing this wacky satire’s stacked cast, our hosts delve into whether or not the film is a prophetic vision of actual extraterrestrial arrival! Joining the conversation is acclaimed screenwriter and author John “Jack” O’Brien, whose lifetime of love of this cult classic continues to burn as bright as the red planet. Then, drag icon Abhora stops by to d...

9 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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Episode 101: Valley of the Dolls

Sparkle, Neely, Sparkle! In celebration of their brand-new season, Peaches and Michael are taking a deep dive into 1967’s VALLEY OF THE DOLLS! In addition to discussing how this adaptation of Jacqueline Susann’s sordid novel captured queer imaginations, our hosts delve into the story's searing exposé of showbiz! Joining the conversation is legendary film programmer Mark Valen, who discusses his longtime love of this movie that he was willing to break the rules to see! Then, galactic drag icon...

9 months ago

1 hour 31 minutes

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Episode 100 - Idol Worship: Matthew Lillard

Episode 100…and it’s a SCREAM! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating this momentous occasion with an Idol Worship celebration all about pop culture icon Matthew Lillard! In addition to discussing this zeitgeist defining actor’s landmark roles that range from Stu to Shaggy and beyond, our hosts delve into his place as a champion figure for the “othered.” Joining the conversation is none other than Matthew Lillard himself, who reflects on his continually evolving career. Then, Fangoria...

11 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes