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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Learn more about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.

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.

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.

Find Robert Altman and more on my blog, Reel Charlie.

Explore playwright Ed Graczyk.

Explore Robert Altman.

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