Best Queer Cinema Commentary Podcasts (2025)

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Satire or Just Offensive? Revisiting The Office UK’s ‘Training’ Episode from 2001 51:50

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we take a closer look at one of The Office (UK)’s most painfully awkward episodes: “Training.” From David Brent’s relentless need to perform authority to the complete breakdown of professionalism, “Training” is a masterclass in how power, ego, and insecurity collide in everyday workplaces. We break down how …

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE Bonus Episode! Dr Lee's ready for his close up and Our Dave wants to live forever! Plus Alien Earth and Bake Off gripes 10:58

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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3.08 & 3.09: "Beware – This Site Is Cursed" 1:35:51

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In this episode we discuss 3.08, “Stolen Kisses”, and 3.09, “The Kahn Game”, with recurring guest, Dylan! Dylan surprises us with musical analysis, we report on Toby wolf watch, and Cameron makes us play another ridiculous PLL game. We apologize for talking so much about Ezra and his boring problems. Deepa discusses Deepa's internalized racism fanf…

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Sex and the 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl' 2007: Billie Piper, Empowerment, and the Male Gaze 45:03

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Secret Diary of a Call Girl wants you to think it's in control — sexy, smart, subversive. But is it really? In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we peel back the glossy layers of the pilot episode to expose the contradictions hiding beneath the lingerie. Who’s really being seduced here? We break down how Secret Diary plays with fantasy, flirts …

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Bonus Episode! The Great British Bake Off and Department Q 12:43

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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The Film the BBC Banned: Why 'The War Game' Was Too Real for TV in 1965 47:51

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Buckle up Gazers this ain't gonna be pretty! In 1965, the BBC made a film so terrifying, so brutally honest about nuclear war, they banned it before it ever aired. The War Game wasn’t a horror movie—it was a government-funded drama-documentary about a nuclear attack on the UK that hit too close to home. Why did the BBC pull the plug? What did Peter…

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THE PROBLEMATIC GAZETTE: Bonus Episode! The Thursday Murder Club, Strictly Come Dancing and more! 24:13

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Welcome Gazers to The Problematic Gazette, a welcome bonus addition to our main show. Our Dave and Dr Lee chew the fat, read out Gazer comments and discuss things we've seen, read and heard this week. Click here to follow us on all our socials Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Proble…

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Episodes 3.06 & 3.07: "I Missed My Dolls" 1:23:36

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Hi friends! In today’s pod we discuss episodes 3.06, “Remains of the A”, and 3.07, “Crazy”. Season three remains a struggle as the show demonstrates its typical ableism, anti-Blackness, and transphobia. We attempt to reckon with our past as Jason apologists. This episode introduces us to Charlotte and Ken, and the Liars continue to be terrible at p…

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'Only Fools and Horses': Del’s Big Lie and Rodney’s Little Life in 1989 51:01

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, we revisit Only Fools and Horses' classic 1989 outing The Unlucky Winner Is—the one where Del enters Rodney’s teenage artwork into a kids’ competition and wins a family holiday to Spain… with a few strings attached. We explore how this sun-soaked farce touches on the cultural landscape of late-80s Britain—fr…

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Perfectly Programmed: Deconstructing The Stepford Wives from 1975 and the Fear of Feminism 55:12

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In this episode of The Problematic Gaze, Dr. Lee and Our Dave dive deep into the glossy paranoia of The Stepford Wives (1975) — a chilling suburban satire that’s part sci-fi horror, part feminist nightmare. What does this cult classic really say about gender roles, domesticity, and the backlash to second-wave feminism? We explore the film’s histori…

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Episodes 3.04 & 3.05: "I'm Too Depressed to Work a Zipper" 1:46:04

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We are joined by special guest Leslie to talk about 3.04, “Birds of a Feather”, and 3.05, “That Girl Is Poison”! We discuss unrealistically fast party preparation, how horrible and racist the Nate storyline is, and whether the wine moms should just date each other (yes). Leslie educates us on the past and present of psychiatric incarceration in Pen…

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Will, Grace, and the Closet: When Queer Pain Became Primetime Comedy 51:45

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This week on The Problematic Gaze, we hop in our Telly Tardis and jump between the year 2000 and 1985 — courtesy of Will & Grace’s infamous two-parter, Lows in the Mid-Eighties. It’s the big bang of the Will & Grace universe, where we witness the origin stories of our favorite neurotic New Yorkers: Will's awkward coming out, Grace's wedding-that-wa…

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Smize, Cry, Conform: The Messy Legacy of America’s Next Top Model 1:12:36

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we deep dive into 'America's Next Top Model', the US reality show launched in 2003. Now heavily criticised for its promotion of unhealthy body images and questionabl…

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Episodes 3.02 & 3.03: "You Are A Lousy Kisser" 1:20:04

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Today we cover episodes 3.02, “Blood is the New Black”, and 3.03, “Kingdom of the Blind”. No one will be surprised but it’s just more ableism! We hate everyone! Wren has daddy issues, Hanna is incredibly violent, Lucas is a bad boy now, Aria loves the cops, and, unfortunately, Ezra still exists. Thank god for Melissa and Meredith’s highjinks to bri…

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The Monarchy’s Most Bizarre PR Stunt: What "It’s a Royal Knockout" Says About Power and Spectacle 57:49

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we deep dive into the one off TV event 'It's A Royal Knockout' from 1987. It's a time when Princess Diana had the world in her thrall and the rest of the Royal famil…

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Angels or Objects? The 70s Show That Sold Feminism in a Bikini: 'Charlie's Angels' 54:41

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we step back to into the world of high glam, high fashion and crime busting women with an episode of hit US crime drama 'Charlie's Angels' from 1976. What can these …

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Season 3 Premiere: “I Bet You Remember Me” 1:14:33

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DFTC3! Today we cover the season three premiere, “It Happened”. We start with some exciting offseason updates and then get to our framework around psychiatric abolition, which is necessary as this season is sooooo Radley focused. We hate a lot of things in this episode and are just so sad for Emily. In DFTC tradition we speculate about so many thin…

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'The Young Ones' UK Sitcom from 1984. Punks, Puke and University Challenge 48:44

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, we step back into the world of the grotty student flatshare with an episode of the anarchic cult sitcom 'The Young Ones' from 1984. Click here to watch our chosen ep…

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'Sex And The City' from 2000. Staten Island, Firemen and Fairytales! 1:05:38

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, as we attempt to record ourselves for YouTube (watch this space!) we cast out Gaze back to the year 2000 and join spirit animals Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Saman…

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'Top Gun' Action Movie Blockbuster from 1986. Tom Cruise, Showers and 80's Power Ballads! 53:47

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, as the UK swelters in a heatwave, we turn up the heat and cast our gaze on 80's blockbuster action film Top Gun. There's aerial dogfights, a plucky but tortured hero…

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Cult vs Current - The James Bond Franchise 43:00

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With rumours swirling about the future of James Bond—from Amazon taking the reins to Denis Villeneuve possibly directing the next instalment—Johann and Edward revisit the world of 007 in this classic revamped episode. They dive into the highs, the lows, and the legacy of Britain’s most iconic spy, discussing most of the men behind the tux and shari…

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'Cabaret' Film Musical from 1972 PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL 40:56

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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. Continuing our Pride Month special curation, we watch the celebrated, Academy Award winning film musical Cabaret. Starring Liza Minelli and Michael York and…

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Is SyFy's Revival the Next Wynonna Earp? - Interview with Comic Book Creator Tim Seeley 52:34

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Interview with Comic Book Creator Tim Seeley About SyFy's Revival It's another legendary interview! On this week's The Legendary Ladies podcast Amy, Kat, and Morgan are joined by Tim Seeley, co-creator of the horror comic series "Revival" - the television adaptation of which has just started on SyFy starring Melanie Scrofano. The hosts discuss ever…

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'But I'm A Cheerleader' US Comedy Film from '1999' PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL 42:38

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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. Continuing our Pride Month special curation, we watch the cult LGBT+ comedy film 'But I'm A Cheerleader' starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Rupaul, and C…

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'Paris Is Burning' American Documentary Film from 1990. PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL 55:00

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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. Continuing our Pride Month special curation, we watch the critically acclaimed US documentary Paris Is Burning from 1990. Set in New York during the late 80…

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Is Miley Cyrus' Something Beautiful A Commercial Hit? 56:35

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The Legendary Ladies are back with something beautiful - a new episode discussing Miley Cyrus' new album! Amy, Kat, and Morgan dig into some of the lore and history of Miley Cyrus, share their thoughts on "interludes", and pick their top 3 songs on the album. They also get into an interesting conversation about the difference between streaming or s…

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'Gay Life' UK TV Magazine Show from 1980. PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL 58:27

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PRIDE MONTH SPECIAL Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we kick start our special month of shows, curated to celebrate Pride Month. We take a look at a pioneering magazine show, first broadcast in the U…

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'Brass Eye' UK Satirical TV Show from 1997. Drugs and fake Cake. 40:25

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we take a look at the controversial satirical UK TV show from 1997. Focusing on drugs, the team look at the explosion of new synthetic drug Cake on UK streets and the…

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Kill – Violence as Storytelling & Fight Choreography Bible 4:06

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Tray Epps dissects Kill—the train-bound action film that weaponizes violence as narrative. We explore how evolving fight choreography, crushing foley work, and immersive camerawork turn every bruise and heartbeat into story. Drawing connections to The Raid, Oldboy, and RRR, this episode shows filmmakers how to harness rhythm, emotion, and consequen…

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Bottoms – Queer Chaos & Fight-Scene Storytelling 5:08

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Tray Epps dissects Bottoms, Emma Seligman’s razor-sharp, bloodiest teen satire. We unpack how heightened absurdity, messy queer protagonists, and raw fight choreography carry emotional weight without a single set-piece feeling gratuitous. Learn how this film walks the tightrope between meta-comedy and genuine stakes, and why it’s a must-study for a…

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The King of Comedy – Parasocial Horror & Fame Satire 8:01

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Tray Epps explores Martin Scorsese’s cult classic The King of Comedy—the original parasocial horror story. We discuss Rupert Pupkin’s delusional quest for fame, Jerry Lewis’s poignant straight-man role, and how this film foresaw our current influencer culture. Episode Highlights: – Scorsese’s use of silence and dread to build tension – Robert De Ni…

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'The Stud' British Film from 1978. Joan Collins, Sex, Swings and Soho 50:06

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we enter the sleazy world of 1970's London to visit Hobo, the hip and happening Soho nightclub where we encounter Tony, our eponymous 'hero' and Fontaine Khaled, play…

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Is Another Simple Favor TOO Campy? 52:55

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It was no simple affair to get their schedules to line up - but it was worth it for Another Simple Favor! All three Legendary Ladies are back at it to review the Amazon Prime's buzzing film starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. Amy, Kat, and Morgan dive into the film and find that they have different opinions on the film…which might have somethi…

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'Blind Date' UK Gameshow from 1996. Cilla Black, Our Graham and a Lorra Lorra Laughs 55:06

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week join us on as we dive into shiny floor UK gameshow Blind Date fronted by singer, presenter and icon Cilla Black. A staple of UK TV for 18 years from the 80's to the 0…

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'Prisoner: Cell Block H' Australian Soap Opera from 1982. Top Dogs and Black Leather Gloves 55:17

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week join us on our inaugural Antipodean voyage as we bask in the glory of Prisoner: Cell Block H. Considered a pioneering soap opera from Australia, the female inmates of…

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Does The Wedding Banquet Work as a Queer Comedy? 53:06

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Have you heard of the queer dramedy The Wedding Banquet? Kat and Morgan managed to see the queer dramedy starring Bowen Yang, Kelly Marie Tran, Lily Gladstone and Han Gi-Chan during it's VERY short run. We talk about what worked for us, what didn't, and what we thought about that twist. Was one of the characters in a comedy and another in a drama? …

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Rush Hour: Buddy Cop Dynamics and Cultural Exchange 4:09

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This episode explores why 'Rush Hour' endures as a beloved film 25 years after its release, dissecting the dynamic partnership between Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. The video delves into how the film combines action and comedy, the smart pacing, and its respectful handling of cultural differences. It discusses the director's role in creating a movi…

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'The Royle Family' UK comedy from 2000. Ciggies, Chippy and Funerals 47:11

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over the classic UK sitcom 'The Royle Family' from 2000. Not a crown, throne or palace in sight, this is the family that…

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Does Black Mirror's Queer Hotel Reverie Bring the Romance? 55:15

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Queer romance in the time of AI? Kat and Morgan tackle the gayest episode of the recently released Black Mirror Season 7 in this duo episode. We chat about what worked and what didn't in Hotel Reverie, starring Issa Rae, Awkwafina, and Emma Corrin. We discuss whether this unconventional love story worked for us or if it was a bit too rushed. We als…

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What Will Happen In Beetlejuice 3? 50:58

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Beetlejuice 3 is on the way! With the announcement of a potential Beetlejuice 3, Johann and Edward dive what might be in store for the long-awaited third instalment of the Beetlejuice series in this episode. From wild theories (Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian!?) to nostalgic reflections on the original, they share their thoughts on the franchise so far—a…

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'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Virgins, Vegetation and Fiery Sacrifice 50:25

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over the seminal horror classic 'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Join Edward Woodward on a trip to the verdant Scottish islan…

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Robert Downey Jr. Returns to the MCU — But At What Cost? 9:53

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This isn’t about Iron Man. It’s about what happens when the biggest film franchise in the world chooses nostalgia over risk, legacy over originality, and comfort over challenge. In this raw and personal episode, Tray Epps breaks down what RDJ’s return to the MCU really signals: Disney’s ongoing shift away from originality toward safer, proven IP Th…

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Ek Tha Tiger: Bollywood’s Bold Blueprint for Spy Cinema 6:26

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What happens when you take a classic spy thriller and remix it with Bollywood flair? In this episode, Tray Epps explores how Ek Tha Tiger redefines espionage cinema through a uniquely Indian lens. From high-octane action and political undertones to an emotionally layered romance, Ek Tha Tiger is more than just a blockbuster—it’s the foundation of t…

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Speed (1994): The Blueprint for Modern Action Thrillers 6:36

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Speed has one of the cleanest high-concept premises in movie history: A bomb on a bus that can’t drop below 50 MPH. And somehow, that one idea gave us 116 minutes of nonstop tension, character chemistry, and genre-defining moments. In this episode, Tray Epps breaks down why Speed is more than a 90s action movie — it’s required watching for anyone l…

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Mickey 17 Review: Can There Be A Thing As Too Much Social Commentary? 43:26

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On this week's The Legendary Ladies Podcast, Amy and Morgan eagerly sat down to watch Bong Joon Ho's film, Mickey 17. But...did they just as eagerly sit down to discuss it? Unfortunately, that wasn't necessarily the case as the hosts work to break down why Mickey 17 didn't just do it for them. They discussed the overwhelming amount of social commen…