Podcasts by The Reel Gay Movie Show

RGMS EP 187: Uncharted from 2022-02-23T00:00

No, this isn’t a Peter Parker solo movie, but that is Tom Holland swinging from planes, helicopters and… pirate ships? Uncharted is based on the popular video games by the same name. 

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RGMS EP 186: Death On The Nile from 2022-02-16T00:00

The crime was murder. Specifically, there was A Death on the Nile. Kenneth Branagh leads a new cast in the sequel to Murder on the Orient Express. It’s a movie that was riddled in drama and dela...

RGMS EP 185: Oscar Noms / Flee / Moonfall from 2022-02-09T00:00

We’ve got a mega-episode this week. Oscar nominations have been announced, so we must discuss. And then it’s a double feature with the animated documentary, ”Flee” and the apocalyptic, “Moonfall...

RGMS EP 184: Scream (2022) from 2022-01-26T00:00

What’s a Requel? Well, whatever it is, the new Scream is it. The latest flick in this meta franchise is the first to not be directed by Wes Craven, who sadly passed away in 2015. Do the new film...

RGMS EP 183: Most Anticipated of the First Half of 2022 from 2022-01-13T07:00

We’re starting off season 5 with our most anticipated movies for the first half of 2022! 

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RGMS EP 182: Tops and Bottoms of 2021 from 2022-01-05T00:00

It’s our favorite time of year! It’s time to reflect back on the previous year and rank our top 10 and bottom 10 movies of 2021. Do you agree with our lists? What was your favorite and least fav...

RGMS EP 181: Matrix Resurrections from 2021-12-29T00:00

One Wachowski returns to the franchise that the two sisters created. Matrix Resurrections brings Neo back into the world of machines with some familiar characters but almost all new faces. 

RGMS EP 180: Spider-Man: No Way Home from 2021-12-22T00:00

We’re swinging high this week with the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home. This marks the last film in the joint Sony / Marvel deal, but with over half a billion dollars made world wide so far, ...

RGMS EP 179: West Side Story (2021) from 2021-12-15T00:00

Steven Spielberg enters into the world of musicals with his retelling of the classic, West Side Story. An ambitious move that we are happy he attempted, because he did it right. 

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RGMS EP 178: King Richard / The Power Of The Dog from 2021-12-08T00:00

It’s a twofer this week and both are getting Oscar buzz. First is the Will Smith led King Richard, about the father of Venus and Serena Williams and how he pushed them to greatness. Second is th...

RGMS EP 177: House Of Gucci from 2021-12-01T00:00

Fashion and drama collide in Ridley Scott’s “House of Gucci”. With another Oscar-worthy performance by Lady Gaga, is this a gay masterpiece? Well… that might depend on what you think of Jared Le...

RGMS EP 176: Ghostbusters: Afterlife from 2021-11-24T00:00

If bustin’ makes you feel good, then this week’s episode is for you! After bombing a reboot attempt, the “real” Ghostbusters are back with Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Is it too little too late? Has...

RGMS EP 175: Eternals from 2021-11-10T00:00

Phase four of the MCU rolls on with the release of Chloé Zhao’s Eternals. This celestial team up film isn’t hitting with critics, but audiences have a different opinion. Take a listen to see whe...

RGMS EP 174: Last Night In Soho from 2021-11-03T00:00

It may be November now, but when we saw Last Night In Soho it was still October. And what a great movie for Halloween weekend. Edgar Wright’s latest is a mix of horror, noir and murder mystery. ...

RGMS EP 173: Dune (2021) from 2021-10-27T00:00

That cute twink Timothée Chalamet leads Denis Villeneuve’s epic retelling of the story of Dune. It’s chock full of action, stunning visuals and desert butt holes.   

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RGMS EP 172: Halloween Kills from 2021-10-20T00:00

After a full year delay, we finally got to see Halloween Kills, the sequel to 2018’s refresh of the iconic franchise. Michael Myers lives and the citizens of Haddonfield are ready to take reveng...

RGMS EP 171: No Time To Die from 2021-10-13T00:00

Daniel Craig takes his final mission as James Bond in No Time To Die. The retired former 007 faces off against enemies old and new to try and save the world and the woman he loves. 

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RGMS EP 170: Venom: Let There Be Carnage from 2021-10-06T00:00

Venom returns and this time he faces off against his comic book foe and fellow symbiote, Carnage. Ryan also gives a quick review of The Many Saints of Newark. 

00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Th...

RGMS EP 169: Dear Evan Hansen from 2021-09-29T00:00

Musical theater to screen adaptations have been big this year. Dear Evan Hansen was a huge success on stage, but how did it do in the cinemas? Did bringing Ben Platt back to play the title chara...

RGMS EP 168: Everybody’s Taking About Jamie from 2021-09-22T09:00

Ok straight listeners, we love you, but this episode is really gay! This week we’re talking about the drag-fabulous new musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. 

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RGMS EP 167: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from 2021-09-08T00:00

Producer Kevin Feige just keeps the hits coming with “Shang-Chi and the Ten Rings”, the second movie in phase four of the Marvel-verse. 

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Shang-Chi and the Ten Rin...

RGMS EP 166: Candyman (2021) from 2021-09-01T00:00

Don’t say his name five times, but do listen to what we have to say about Nia DaCosta’s take on the Candyman lore. This new horror entry is also co-written and produced by Jordan Peele.

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RGMS EP 165: Reminiscence from 2021-08-25T00:00

It’s not the Nolan-esque movie that the trailers lead you to believe it is. So, with it being available to stream on HBO Max, is Reminiscence worth the watch? One of us has some pretty strong th...

RGMS EP 164: Free Guy from 2021-08-18T00:00

They say the best things in life are free, but if you paid to see the new Ryan Reynolds lead flick, Free Guy, then I believe that was money well spent. Good times at the movies are back, and thi...

RGMS EP 163: The Suicide Squad from 2021-08-11T06:00

James Gunn makes the leap from Marvel to DC to give us the latest anti-hero team up flick, featuring Harley Quinn and The Suicide Squad. Was he up to the task?  

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RGMS EP 162: Jungle Cruise / The Green Knight from 2021-08-04T00:00

This week’s episode is staked and takes you on a journey. First, we talk about the “House of Gucci” trailer. Then we do a mini review of the fantasy film “The Green Knight”. And for the main par...

RGMS EP 161: Old from 2021-07-28T00:00

M. Night  Shyamalan is back with a new twist in “Old”.  Does it work or are his tricks getting a bit… well, old? 

00:00 - Intro 
01:05 - Mini reviews of “Snake Eyes” and “Pig”
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RGMS EP 160: Space Jam: A New Legacy from 2021-07-21T00:00

LeBron James takes the lead in Space Jam: A New Legacy, the Looney Tunes and live action hybrid sequel, 25 years in the making. 

00:00 - Intro
01:04 - Space Jam: A New Legacy
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RGMS EP 159: Black Widow from 2021-07-14T00:00

The MCU is back on the big screen and on Disney Plus Premier Access, with the long awaited Black Widow. But is it too little, too late? The box office might say no. But what do we have to say ab...

RGMS EP 158: Tops Of 2021 So Far from 2021-07-07T00:00

It’s mid-year and time to recap our favorite movies of the year so far. With crazy release schedules and so many watch at home options, our picks aren’t as similar as you might think.

I...

RGMS EP 157: F9 The Fast Saga from 2021-07-01T09:00

Despite being a day late on the upload, we’re getting Fast and Loose and maybe a little Furious as we talk about F9:The Fast Saga.

00:00 - Intro
01:29 - F9: The Fast Saga
35:42 - R...

RGMS EP 156: Luca from 2021-06-23T00:00

Come take a deep dive with us as we talk about Pixar’s fish out of water tale, Luca. 

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RGMS EP 155: In The Heights from 2021-06-16T00:00

This week, we’re talking about the new musical, In The Heights. Are we singing its praises or did it leave a sour note?

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - In The Heights
30:48 - Spoilers
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RGMS EP 154: Cruella from 2021-06-09T11:00

Sometimes prequels are good. Sometimes they are bad. This one is, Cruella! Disney brings another villain’s origin story to the big screen and to home, via Disney+ Premium Access. 

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RGMS EP 153: A Quiet Place Part II from 2021-06-02T00:00

For the first time in Reel Gay history, we are talking about a sequel to a movie that we have previously reviewed. This week we discuss A Quiet Place Part II. And with this movie, it really felt...

RGMS EP 152: Army of the Dead from 2021-05-26T00:00

Zack Snyder strikes a deal with Netflix and returns to the Zombie genre. With “Army of the Dead”, he gives us a zombie Queen, serving us gorg undead realness, hunty! How gay is that? And it’s se...

RGMS EP 151: Spiral: From The Book Of Saw from 2021-05-19T00:00

I hope you’re not done drinking yet, because we’re on episode 151! And this week, Chris Rock mixes writing his stand up with staring in a horror flick. Can it work? Does this movie that’s, “from...

RGMS EP 150: Wrath Of Man from 2021-05-12T00:00

Ryan was expecting a bit more conflict on this one, but we saw more eye to eye than he thought we would. Is that a good sign for the movie or a bad one? Is our wrath greater than Wrath of Man? <...

RGMS EP 149: Mortal Kombat from 2021-05-05T00:00

You’ve been chosen to save the world! All you have to do is listen to our episode about Mortal Kombat. So GET OVER HERE! 

00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Mortal Kombat
14:12 - Takes
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RGMS EP 148: The 93rd Academy Awards from 2021-04-28T08:00

We’re giving our tops and bottoms of the 93rd Oscars. There may even be a vers or two… 

00:00 - Intro 
05:58 - Bottoms
28:24 - Tops
45:53 - Final Thought / Outro<...

RGMS EP 147: But I’m A Cheerleader (Rainbow Rewind) from 2021-04-21T00:00

It’s Rainbow Rewind time!! This week we’re talking about the campy, “But I’m A Cheerleader”. It’s an early 2000’s satirical take on such lighthearted topics as gender norms and conversion therap...

RGMS EP 146: Godzilla vs Kong from 2021-04-07T00:00

We’re entering the early days of what could be considered summer blockbuster season. And Godzilla vs Kong is a movie of monstrous proportions!  

00:00 - Intro 
03:22 - Godzilla vs Kong...

RGMS EP 145: Nobody from 2021-03-31T00:00

Theatrical only movies are starting to return to cinemas, and we’re here for it! Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul star, Bob Odenkirk, leads this John Wick-esque story about a nobody family man ...

RGMS EP 144: Zack Snyder’s Justice League from 2021-03-24T00:00

RELEASE THE SNYDER CUT!! That’s what fans of the DCEU have been chanting for over 3 years. And now HBO Max has delivered just that. But does it meet fan expectations and is it worth dedicating 4...

RGMS EP 143: Raya and the Last Dragon / Oscar Nominations from 2021-03-17T00:00

Disney delights us with a new fantastical tale and the (better late than never) Oscar nominations are here!

00:00 - Intro
02:10 - Oscar Nominations
26:39 - Raya and the Last Dra...

RGMS EP 142: Coming 2 America from 2021-03-10T00:00

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio are returning 2 America. But does this sequel to the 30 year old classic do the original any justice? 

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Coming 2 America
16:01 - Ta...

RGMS EP 141: The Golden Globes / Nomadland from 2021-03-03T00:00

2020 wasn’t the best year for movies, but The Golden Globes had celebrities gather online to celebrate the best of what we did get. 

00:00 - Intro

01:42 - Nomadland (Mini Review)

RGMS EP 140: Judas and the Black Messiah from 2021-02-17T00:00

This week we’re talking about Judas and the Black Messiah. Taking place in 1968, this biographical film is about Fred Hampton, chairman of the Chicago order of the Black Panthers, and Bill O’Nea...

RGMS EP 139: The Little Things from 2021-02-03T00:00

We're starting off  season 4 with a new movie. Our first of 2021. Was it worth the wait? Oscar winners Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jerod Leto lead the cast of The Little Things, a thr...

RGMS EP 138: Most Anticipated of 2021 from 2021-01-27T00:00

** Sorry for the poor audio quality. Mike had a mic malfunction. **

It’s time for our annual telling of the movies we’re most looking forward to this year. Granted, this year a lot of t...

RGMS EP 137: Favorite TV Seasons of 2020 from 2021-01-20T00:00

With the lack of new movies in 2020, we had more time to watch TV.  This week we discuss our top 10 shows that had a new season in 2020. 

00:00 - Intro
02:03 - Quick thoughts on Wan...

RGMS EP 136: Tops&Bottoms Of 2020 from 2021-01-06T00:00

We love doing these episodes, but this year was crazy! Was it a total dumpster fire? Not totally. There were certainly good movies to be seen, even if just at home.

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RGMS EP 135: Soul / Wonder Woman 1984 from 2020-12-31T01:00

Two big releases hit home streaming on Christmas day. We’re back to discuss Pixar’s “Soul”, (streaming on Disney+) and "Wonder Woman 1984" (on HBO Max and in theaters).

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RGMS EP 134: Disney Investor Day 2020 from 2020-12-16T14:00

We’re back this week to discuss the goodies that caught our attention at the Walt Disney Investor Day event. There was a lot to digest from the worlds of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and more. Take ...

RGMS EP 133: The Boys in the Band from 2020-10-14T00:00

We’re going to take a bit of a break while the movie world resets. To wrap things up, we’re reviewing the Netflix remake of The Boys In The Band. Keep watching movies however you can. We’ll be c...

RGMS EP 132: The Devil Wears Prada (Rainbow Rewind) from 2020-10-07T00:00

Gay men reviewing “The Devil Wears Prada”... groundbreaking.

RGMS EP 131: The Devil All The Time from 2020-09-30T00:00

Lots of stars and lots of death make up the movie The Devil All The Time. Tom Holland, in a very “not Spider-Man” role, leads this dark, serial killer ensemble. 

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RGMS EP 130: Antebellum from 2020-09-23T00:00

Janelle Monáe takes on her first leading role in Antebellum and we’re here to talk about it. Also, Mike didn’t watch them so Ryan gives his thoughts on the Emmy Awards in the year of Covid-19. <...

RGMS EP 129: Mulan / Bill&Ted Face The Music from 2020-09-16T11:00

Is it time for Disney to give up on the live action remake game, or did the score with Mulan? Also, was 30 years too long to wait for a Bill & Ted sequel?

00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Bil...

RGMS EP 128: The New Mutants / Tenet from 2020-09-09T00:00

This week we talk about the two year old new movie, The New Mutants and Tenet, a movie that transcends time. 

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RGMS EP 127: DC Fandome / The One and Only Ivan / Host from 2020-08-26T00:00

Six friends Zoom with a demon, Brian Cranston is friends with a Gorilla and DC does a virtual Con. Let’s discuss!

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - DC Fandome Trailers
29:10 - The One and O...

RGMS EP 126: Project Power from 2020-08-19T00:00

This week, we’re talking about Project Power Bottom, a new show on Netflix… oh, wait... it’s a movie? And that’s not what it’s called? Huh… 

00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Whatcha Watchin’?
Listen

RGMS EP 125: An American Pickle from 2020-08-12T08:00

We’re not gherkin your chain, this episode is a big dill! Or maybe it’s just two gay dudes talking about Seth Rogan’s HBO Max movie, An American Pickle. 

00:00 - Intro

03:34 - Whatch...

RGMS EP 124: Clueless (Rainbow Rewind) from 2020-08-05T09:00

We’re rewinding to the year 1995 to talk about the 90’s classic, Clueless. Does it hold up as well as other high school teen movies, such as Mean Girls? Is Paul Rudd truly ageless? Take a listen...

RGMS EP 123: Nina West! from 2020-07-29T00:00

We honestly could not be more excited about this week’s episode. We chat with Miss Congeniality herself, and our hometown queen, Nina West! Although the conversation covers many topics, the focu...

RGMS EP 122: 2020 Tops / Bottoms (Jan-June) Most Anticipated (July-Dec) from 2020-07-22T00:00

As the first half of 2020 wraps up, it’s time for us to discuss our tops and bottoms and our most anticipated movies of the second half of 2020. If you want to hear what our most anticipated mov...

RGMS EP 121: Palm Springs from 2020-07-15T00:00

We had a new movie come out last week, which makes for happy gay movie reviewers. Is happy and gay redundant? Are time loop movies redundant? Is the redundant use of the word redundant, redundan...

RGMS EP 120: Hamilton / Disclosure from 2020-07-08T08:00

The Broadway sensation Hamilton is now available to watch from your couch on Disney+. This was the first time either of us had seen the show and we’re excited to talk about it. 

We also di...

RGMS EP 119: Guy at the Movies Fierce Five from 2020-07-01T00:00

We were grateful to have Joe from Guy At The Movies, join us this week for a special Fierce Five episode. He was a very fun guest. So take a listen and then go check out his content on Instagram...

RGMS EP 118: The King of Staten Island / Artemis Fowl / Love, Victor from 2020-06-24T00:00

This is a jam packed episode! This week we give our thoughts on the Judd Apatow / Pete Davidson flick “The King of Staten Island” and the straight to Disney Plus, Artemis Fowl. Plus, we discuss ...

RGMS EP 117: Da 5 Bloods from 2020-06-17T00:00

Spike Lee delivered a new joint via Netflix and the Oscars are making more changes. 

You know we’re talking all about it!

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RGMS EP 116: Tips For White People Watching Black Cinema from 2020-06-10T00:00

This week we are giving our respect to the black stories that are told on film as well as to the incredible black filmmakers that produce them. As white people, we owe it to ourselves to not onl...

RGMS EP 115: The Lovebirds / Pixar's Out from 2020-05-27T00:00

We might not be lovebirds ourselves, but this week we talk about the new Paramount/Netflix movie The Lovebirds. We also give are quick thoughts on the Pixar short, Out.

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RGMS EP 114: MacGruber / Rock Star from 2020-05-20T00:00

This week we picked a movie that we each love that the other hasn’t seen. Mike watched one of Ryan’s favorite comedies, MacGruber and Ryan rocked out to Mike’s pick, Rock Star.

If you have...

RGMS EP 113: Hedwig And The Angry Inch (Rainbow Rewind) from 2020-05-13T00:00

We’re rewinding to 2001 to discuss the cinematic take on the off broadway, cult classic hit, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The role has been played on stage by Neil Patrick Harris and Taye Diggs, a...

RGMS EP 112: Bad Education / Theatrical Window Debate from 2020-05-06T00:00

Hugh Jackman and Alison Janney are serving us some Bad Education in the new HBO biofilm. And we discuss the topic of the theatrical window as Universal Studios makes plans to release more movies...

RGMS EP 111: Extraction / Circus of Books from 2020-04-29T00:00

It’s one end of the Kinsey scale to the other, this week! There was plenty of fun to be had as we talked about the documentary, Circus of Books and the Chris Hemsworth lead action flick, Extract...

RGMS EP 110: Movies to Remake from 2020-04-22T00:00

What movies are ripe for a remake? We’re going decade by decade and giving our thoughts on where Hollywood might do well, going back to the well. 

00:00 - Intro

04:07 - Whatcha Watch...

RGMS EP 109: Fangoria Presents: Porno / Velocipastor from 2020-04-15T00:00

This week we’re getting campy and talking camp classics as well as modern takes on the genre as Mike talks about the new indie movie, Porno and Ryan gives his thoughts on Velocipastor. 

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RGMS EP 108: Portrait of a Lady on Fire from 2020-04-08T08:00

This week’s episode is HOT! Join us as we talk about the French queer drama, Portrait of a Lady on Fire. 

00:00 - Intro / News

01:50 - Whatcha Watchin’?

11:30 - Portrait of a L...

RGMS EP 107: Fierce Five Streaming TV Shows from 2020-04-01T07:00

While many people are spending more time at home, they are also binging more TV. We’re giving our Fierce Five bingeable TV shows that are currently streaming. 

If you haven’t already, beco...

RGMS EP 106: The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (Rainbow Rewind) from 2020-03-25T00:00

With theaters shut down and social distancing in place, we are now recording remotely but committed to still giving you a show. So this week we’re doing a Rainbow Rewind and talking about the so...

RGMS EP 105: The Hunt / Coronavirus Halts Hollywood from 2020-03-18T00:00

We’re talking about the impact that the Coronavirus has had on the movie industry. Ryan braved the (not so) crowded theater and saw The Hunt. He gives his thoughts on that. 

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RGMS EP 104: Onward / Pixar Shorts Fierce 5 from 2020-03-11T00:00

We’re celebrating Pixar this week by talking about the new fantasy realm film, Onward as well as our Fierce Five Pixar shorts.  

00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Pixar Shorts Fierce 5

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RGMS EP 103: The Invisible Man / People We’d Like To See Do A Movie Podcast from 2020-03-04T00:00

Is the movie dumping ground season over? Here’s a hint, this may just be the best movie we’ve seen so far this year. We’re talking about Blumhouse’s remake of The Invisible Man. 

We also h...

RGMS EP 102: Downhill from 2020-02-26T00:00

Mike wasn’t feeling so great this week, so this one’s a little more short and sweet. We get right into it and give our thoughts on the Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dryfus lead film, Downhill.  Listen

RGMS EP 101: Sonic The Hedgehog / Fantasy Island from 2020-02-19T00:00

It’s a retro retool of two (arguably) classic properties. Sonic speeds his way from video games while Fantasy Island jumps from TV to the big screen. 

00:00 - Intro 

02:28 - Sonic...