Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 21 I explore The Birdcage.
Read The Birdcage review on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Beautiful Thing (1996) currently streams (as of February 2024) on various streaming platforms for a rental fee (Amazon has it for under a dollar), or get it on disk from your local public library.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 20 I explore The Birdcage.
Read The Birdcage review on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
The Birdcage (1996) currently streams (as of January 2024) on various streaming platforms for a rental fee, or get it on disk from your local public library.
Special thanks to my podcast mentor, Brad Shreve for suggesting I do a big Hollywood film. This one's dedicated to you!
I refer the The Birdcage as Birdcage throughout the episode.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 19 I explore the American version of Queer as Folk.
Discover more Queer as Folk on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Queer as Folk (2000) currently streams (as of December 2023) on Showtime, Paramount+, and The Roku Channel.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 18 I explore Merchant Ivory's film, Maurice.
Discover more of Merchant Ivory on Reel Charlie.
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Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 17 I explore Rikki Beadle Blair's 2001 limited series, Metrosexuality.
Discover more of Rikki Beadle Blair on Reel Charlie.
Follow Reel Charlie the blog for film and television reviews from a gay male gaze.
Learn more about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Corrections:
Gerri has a revelation not a revolution.
Daniel and Gary should be Daniel and Gerri.
Rikki Beadle Blair's career spans nearly four decades.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 16 I explore John Water's 1988 film, Hairspray.
Discover more of John Waters on Reel Charlie.
Follow Reel Charlie the blog for film and television reviews from a gay male gaze.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 15 I explore Robert Altman's 1982 film, Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean.
Find Robert Altman and more on my blog, Reel Charlie.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Minimal spoilers in this episode. I do NOT tell who won.
In episode 14, I explore the Christopher Guest film, Best in Show (2000) which begs the question, is this a LGBTQ film? We will unwrap that as we laugh all the way through this joyful episode.
Show Notes and links:
Find everything I've written on Christopher Guest at Reel Charlie, the blog.
Best in Show currently streams on Hulu.
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers ahead.
In episode 13 I explore the Derek Jarman film, Edward II (1991) perfect for Pride Month 2023.
Show Notes and links:
All Things Derek Jarman on my blog, Reel Charlie: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/category/directors-derek-jarman/
Edward II currently streams on The Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Film Film Movement, and PLEX.
Derek Jarman: A Saint in the Garden: https://gagosian.com/quarterly/2020/10/01/essay-derek-jarman-saint-garden/
Six definitive films: A beginner's guide to the pioneering artist Derek Jarman: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/derek-jarman-six-best-films-guide/
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers ahead.
In episode 12 I explore the Spanish female friendship film, All About My Mother from my favorite living director Pedro Almodovar.
Show Notes and links:
All things Almodovar on Reel Charlie: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/category/directors-pedro-alomodvar/
The Guardian ranks Almodovar's films: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/aug/12/pedro-almodovar-films-ranked
Architectural Digest on the most iconic designs in Almodovar's films: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/most-iconic-design-moments-pedro-almodovar
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time.
In episode 11 I explore the drag queen road trip movie, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. With drag queens under attack throughout the United States, it's time to look at this classic film which won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Drag = Love.
Show Notes and links:
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/priscilla
The Finally scene from Priscilla: https://youtu.be/kevJJDQloNE
Drag Show bans on The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/commentisfree/2023/mar/10/drag-show-bans-tennessee-lgbtq-rights
DeAundra Peek on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL62A6D23BAA3B9ADD
Reel Charlie's Op Ed on drag and drag shows: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2023/02/05/can-we-talk-about-drag/
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time.
In episode 10 I explore two classic films from the master, Alfred Hitchcock. First up, Rope (1948), followed by Strangers on a Train (1951). Both films boast lesbian and gay writers, both star bisexual actor Farley Granger, and both feature queer male relationships during a time when Hollywood was contained by the Hays Code.
Currently the films are available to stream on various platforms for a rental fee and on disk from your local library. Perfect reason to hold on to your disk player.
Corrections: Not sure why I kept wanting to say Bruner instead of Bruno. I lived in New York City during the 1990's, not the 2000's. I Confess is the name of the Hitchcock film where Montgomery Clift plays a priest.
http://www.alfredhitchcock.com/life-and-legacy/filmography/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alfred-Hitchcock
https://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/87065%7C10493/Alfred-Hitchcock/#filmography
https://ew.com/movies/every-alfred-hitchcock-movie-ranked/
Reel Charlie's review of Rope: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2014/04/06/rope-the-masterpiece-collection/
Reel Charlie's review of Strangers on a Train: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/strangers-on-a-train-blu-ray/
Reel Charlie's all things Hitchcock: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/category/directors-alfred-hitchcock/
https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/reel-charlie-speaks-podcast/
Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time.
In episode 9 I explore the classic gay male film, Making Love from 1982. In addition to discussing the plot, I also talk about the film as melodrama, the fallout for the male actors, and why this movie often gets ignored in the queer canon of films.
Currently Making Love is unavailable to stream. Perfect reason to hold on to your disk player.
Corrections:
The director's name is not Arthur Hill, but Arthur Hiller.
Personal Best is a very important LGBTQ film from this time period.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/making_love
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/making-love-1982
https://www.advocate.com/arts-entertainment/film/2012/07/14/how-making-love-changed-us
https://communication.ucf.edu/screenwriter-barry-sandler-talks-about-film-making-love/
https://ew.com/movies/harry-hamlin-making-love-role-ended-film-career/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOl5reHeqTw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo1MGPTjrVQ
Reel Charlie's 2015 review of Making Love: https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2015/01/05/making-love/
https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/reel-charlie-speaks-podcast/
Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time.
In episode 8 we explore the classic New Queer Cinema film, The Watermelon Woman (1996), the first feature film from black lesbian filmmaker Cheryl Dunye.
https://thewatermelonwoman.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Dunye
https://www.jingletownfilms.com/cheryl-dunye
https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/2022/08/29/reel-charlie-speaks-podcast/
Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
In episode 7 of Reel Charlie Speaks, the podcast spin-off of Reel Charlie, a film and television review blog, I explore all things holiday films and television episodes. Starting from the present and working my way backwards, I end up in the mid-20th Century asking that age old Reel Charlie Speaks question, does this movie stand the test of time?
Check out Reel Charlie's favorite holiday films and television.
https://reelcharlie.wordpress.com/
In episode 6 of Reel Charlie Speaks, the podcast spin-off of Reel Charlie, a film and television review blog, I explore all things Louise Hay focusing on her seminal book, You Can Heal Your Life which transformed the way I look at my life and the world. I discuss my own spiritual journey from childhood to the present.
Other books:
Patterns of the Whole Volume I: Healing and Quartz Crystals: Journey With Our Souls
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
The Chakras
Emmanuel’s Book
Handbook to Higher Consciousness
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Anatomy of the Spirit
My spiritual mentor and former step-mother-in-law Priscilla Normandy Greenwood.
Explore everything spiritual on Reel Charlie.
In episode 5 of Reel Charlie Speaks, the podcast spin-off of Reel Charlie, a film and television review blog, I explore all things Halloween from the perspective of someone who’s not a huge Halloween lover, nor am I a huge viewer of gore and violence. So this episode reveals some of the best movies and television where the focus is on camp and suspense, rather than blood and guts.
Browse everything Halloween on Reel Charlie.
Correction: I know The Shining‘s star is Jack Nicholson, not Lemmon, although maybe that would have been funnier.
In Episode 4 of Reel Charlie Speaks, I explore everything Amistead Maupin including a deep dive into his 9-part book series, Tales of the City. Maupin’s book and particularly the Tales series has made a lasting impact on my life and his character of Anna Madrigal is my favorite fictional character of all-time. I also discuss his stand-alone books, the various Tales adaptations and the beautiful legacy Maupin has created with his work.
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Read more about Armistead Maupin.
Purchase Armistead’s books or find them in your local public library.
In Episode 3 of Reel Charlie Speaks, I explore my own coming out. What made it brave for 1978. How fortunate I was to be in a family who never fought back and never abused me. How most everyone came around over the years. Fortunate is an understatement. And how different it was from all the ways folks come out today as the gender and sexuality umbrella of terms expands and individuals redefines themselves.
Read Reel Charlie reviews on some of my favorite coming out films over the past 60 years:
Beautiful Thing
Brother to Brother
But I’m a Cheerleader
Carol
Far from Heaven
Freier Fall (Free Fall)
God’s Own Country
The Incredibly True Adventure of 2 Girls in Love
Jongens (Boys)
Latter Days
Love, Simon
Maurice
Moonlight
My Beautiful Laundrette
Rafiki
Save Me
Victim
It took two months instead of one, but I am publishing the second Reel Charlie Speaks podcast. In Reel Charlie Speaks, I focus on a classic piece of work and discuss what it meant to me when I first discovered it and how it has stood the test of time. Today I reflect upon six HIV AIDS films from my list of the best HIV AIDS Films I’ve compiled over the years.
Read Reel Charlie film reviews on each of the titles discussed in this episode:
Adventures of Felix (currently not streaming in the U.S.)
Before I Forget (currently not streaming in the U.S.)
Blue (streaming on Kanopy)
How to Survive a Plague (streaming on Amazon Prime and SlingTV)
Parting Glances (streaming on Plex, Amazon Prime, and Philo)
Zero Patience (streaming on The Criterion Channel)
