Female Gaze: The Film Club
Episodes
"Monsoon Wedding" (2001) with Louie Rendon
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we discuss Mira Nair's "Monsoon Wedding" (2001) with special guest Louie Rendon of The Mixed Reviews podcast. You...
Top 3 Best Supporting Actress Winners w/ Kevin Jacobsen
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Oscars Week!Morgan and Chels are joined by friend, Oscar historian, and Glenn Close enthusiast Kevin Jacobsen of And the Runner-Up Is to share ...
2023 Ida Lupino Cinema Awards Nominations
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cinema Gals present the Ida Lupino Cinema Awards, a celebration of the hottest artists working in film today. The mission of these awards is to uplift...
GALENTINE'S DAY - TOP 3 FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels are celebrating only the best day of the year! February 13th is about celebrating lady/them friends, and today the Gals are honoring ...
Curating Sight & Sound Lists w/ Gavin Mevius
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels are joined by Gavin Mevius from The Mixed Reviews to share their personal Sight & Sound ballots.Chels tasked the gang with curati...
Top 5 Favorite Films of 2022 w/ Sophia, Kenzie, & Jenn
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels are joined by Sophia from Oscar Wild, Kenzie from Oscar Central, and Jenn from The Community Rewatch Podcast to share their Top 5 Fav...
Top 3 Holiday Films
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels are back to share their Top 3 winter holiday films. From Christmas to New Year, we share the ones nearest and dearest to our hearts, ...
"Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Smackdown" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's family only tonight as Chels, Jesse, & Paige discuss RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Episode 12. It's a finale baby!The gang ga...
"Drag Race Gives Back Variety Extravaganza" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels is away this week, so Jesse, & Paige are joined returning fave Sharai from A Nightmare on Fierce Street, Blerdy Massacre, Dread Central,...
"The Kennedy Davenport Center Honors Hall of Shade" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, and Paige are joined by returning faves Eoin Daly and Megan Mann to cover RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 episode 10. This week ou...
"Dance Like a Drag Queen" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, and Paige are joined by Emmy-nominee Alrinthia Carter from A Black Lady Sketch Show and returning guest Sharai from A Nightmare on Fierc...
"Santa's School For Girls" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's family only tonight as Chels, Jesse, & Paige get the band back together to cover RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 episode 8. The ga...
"Legendary Legend Looks" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels and Jesse are joined by returning fave Eoin Daly to cover RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 episode 7. This week our queens have their secon...
"Total Ru-quest Live" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels is away this week, so Jesse, & Paige are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews to breakdown the Girl Groups challenge and Night of 1,000 ...
"Draguation Speeches" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by returning fave Eoin Daly and The Film Experience's Nathaniel Rogers to cover RuPaul's Drag Race Al...
"Fairytale Justice" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Mattie Lucas to cover RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 episode 4. It's an improv challenge and our q...
"The Realness of Fortune Ball" RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels and Jesse tackle the All Stars Ball Challenge on this week's Drag Race recap. The duo discuss the consequences of our bedazzled plunge...
“That’s Not True, Ellen”: Dakota Johnson Was at Sundance w/ Kenzie Vanunu
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan is joined by friend Kenzie Vanunu of Oscars Central to breakdown our fearless nepotism queen Dakota Johnson's spectacular Sundance 2022 fi...
"It's All Winners" & "Snatch Game": RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 7 Recap
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a family only season premiere! Listen to Chels, Jesse, & Paige recap the season 7 premiere and Snatch Game episodes of RuPaul's...
Godzilla vs. Kong w/ Brian Skutle
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Skutle of Sonic Cinema returns to the show to gush with Morgan and Chels about Chels' greatest obsession of 2021, Godzilla vs. Kong! The ga...
Finale: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews to cover the season 14 finale of RuPaul's Drag Race. This never-ending sto...
Reunited: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's a full house as Chels, Jesse, and Paige are joined by Jenn from The Community Rewatch Podcast, BI-CON extraordinaire Gillian, and Danny from...
Catwalk: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255Chels, Jesse, and Paige are joined by Sharai from A Nightmare ...
The Roast of Ross Mathews: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Eoin Daly to cover season 14 episode 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It's a big week for the queens, wit...
Moulin Ru: The Rusical: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by dear friend Miss Megan Mann cover season 14 episode 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The group is shocked that...
Oscar Who? The 94th Academy Awards
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels dive into the mess and finally give their thoughts on the 94th Academy Awards. The Gals get into all of the nominees, which films hi...
An Extra Special Episode - LaLaPaRUZa: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's family only tonight as Chels, Jesse, & Paige cover season 14 episode 11 of RuPaul's Drag Race. It's a very special LaLaPaRUz...
Snatch Game: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels & Jesse are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews to cover season 14 episode 10 of RuPaul's Drag Race.The only thing worse than bad is...
Passing w/ Grace Aki & Jen W.
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels go are joined by Grace Aki from Tell Me on a Sunday and our darling Jen W. to talk about one of Morgan's favorite film of 2021, ...
Menzeses: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Eoin Daly to cover season 14 episode 9 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The queens are going to Drag Con! The two...
60s Girl Groups: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews and Murtada from Sundays with Cate to cover season 14 episode 8 of RuPaul'...
The Daytona Winds: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels, Jesse, & Paige are joined by Luis from The Mixed Reviews to cover season 14 episode 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The gang is...
Glamazon Prime: RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels and Jesse are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews and Sharai from A Nightmare on Fierce Street and Blerdy Massacre to cover seaso...
Scream 2022 w/ Peggy at the Movies
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels go are joined by Peggy at the Movies to talk about one of Morgan's favorite franchises, SCREAM! In this spoiler filled discussio...
Save a Queen, Lose a Kornbread: S14E5 RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels, Jesse, and Paige cover season 14 episode 5 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The gang is shook by the departure of Kornbread and theorize...
She's a Super Tease:S14 E4 RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels, Jesse, and Paige are joined by the delightful Joey Moser cover season 14 episode 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The team is SHOCKED ...
A Pair of Balls: S14 Ep3 RuPaul's Drag Race Recap
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels and Jesse are joined by Gavin from The Mixed Reviews and Greg to cover season 14 episode 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The queens ar...
"Equity is the Theatre Union": The Tragedy of MacBeth
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels go back to high school English with The Tragedy of MacBeth, starring Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, and directed by Joel Coen....
RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Episode 2:
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels is joined by Jesse to cover season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The two review the second batch of queens and how they compared ...
We Love CODA!!!
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels are back for a new season of Cinema Gals and talking about one of their favorite films of 2021, CODA! This Sundance winner stars Emi...
Bonus: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 14 Premiere w/ Paige & Jesse
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS SERIESChels is joined by two squirrel friends Paige and Jesse to cover season 14 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The gang reviews the first batch of...
Double Feature: Booksmart & Blockers w/ Miss Megan Mann
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined by Miss Megan Mann from Those Gals Have Moxie and Once Upon a Stream to talk about their favorite funny films Booksmart and Blocke...
A24 Double Feature: The VVitch & Hereditary w/ Sharai Bohannon
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pick up your boobs and get in a tree , spooky season is upon us!We are joined by the spookiest Gal in all the land, Sharai Bohannon from the A Nightma...
Alison Lohman: Where Did You Go? w/ Grace Aki
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined again by dear friend and cover artist Grace Aki from Tell Me on a Sunday Podcast to deep dive star of the oughts, Alison Lohman....
Thirty, Flirty, & Thriving: A Mixed Reviews Birthday Party
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome The Mixed Review hosts Gavin and Luis to celebrate the Gals turning 30! We flashback to 1991 and talk about all the hits from...
We love AC: A Black Widow Review
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this minisode, Morgan and Chels chat about the first MCU film in 2 years and Scarlett Johansson's final appearance as Natasha Romanoff. They t...
Sandra Oh: International Treasure w/ Claudia Well
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome Chels' favorite person Claudia to wax poetically about the career of Sandra Oh. The Gals talk about some of her first an...
Double Feature: Nomadland & Little Woods w/ Greg Bacon & Ryan C. Showers
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome back Ryan C. Showers and new special guest Greg Bacon for a double feature of Nia DaCosta's directorial debut Little Woo...
HAPPY PRIDE!!! Queer-coded films w/ Cor
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For Pride, Morgan and Chels welcome their favorite bee charmer Cor to talk about every queer kid's cinematic rite of passage, queer-coded films! ...
Kids Grow Up So Fast: A24 Coming-of-Age Films w/ Nicole Ackman
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome back special guest Nicole Ackman for their new infrequent series "A24 Coming-of-Age Films". The Gals talk about fou...
We Love to See It: A Time Capsule of Our Favorite Performances
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded before the Oscars, Morgan & Chels spotlight their favorite performances of the past year. The Gals dive into Chels' Indie Spirit b...
Couple Goals: Greta Gerwig & Noah Baumbach
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined by Dan from the Talk Me Into Podcast to talk about one of their favorite filmmaking duos, and life-partners, Greta Gerwig and ...
Imitation of Life: 1934 vs 1959
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Mother's Day, the Gals are joined by Grace Aki from Tell Me on a Sunday Podcast to discuss both the 1934 and 1959 versions of Imitat...
No Shame Here: "Guilty Pleasures" with Valerie Thompson
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chels is out sick but Morgan is joined by special guest Val Thompson, writer for The Playlist and Consequence, to talk about their favorite "Guil...
Couple Goals: Sofia Coppola & Kirsten Dunst
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined by Matt St. Clair from Cinema Sentries and The Film Experience to talk about the iconic filmmaking duo Sofia Coppola and Kirsten D...
All the Bops!
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined by Brian Skutle from Sonic Cinema to talk about their favorite film scores and soundtracks. Brian graces us with his musical knowl...
Will This Awards Season Ever End?
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Gals are joined by Miss Megan Mann from Those Gals Have Moxie and Once Upon a Stream to talk about Oscar nominations and our overall thoughts abou...
Jennifer Lawrence: Chaotic Leo Energy
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Ryan C. Showers to dive into the career of his favorite chaotic Leo, Jennifer Lawrence. Join us as we dive into...
Gay Gossip Wins: 2021 Oscar Predictions
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Bonus episode, Morgan and Chels reveal some of their 2021 Oscar Predictions and advocate for many of the under-recognized performances of the ...
Couple Goals: Melissa McCarthy & Paul Feig
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Peter Loves Movies from A Seat in the Aisle to talk about the decadent filmmaking duo Melissa McCarthy and Paul...
Did They Entertain Me? Netflix RomComs Edition
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Jenn from The Community Rewatch Podcast and Just About Write to talk about their favorite Netflix Romantic Come...
Carey Mulligan: Promising Young Feminist Icon
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chels welcome special guest Nicole Ackman to celebrate the moment that is Carey Mulligan. The Gals explore their favorite films in Mulligan...
We've Got Indie Spirit
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time to discuss the 36th Independent Spirit Award Nominations! Morgan investigates a peculiar snub, Chels talks about the challenge of being a voter, ...
Amy Adams and the Case of the Missing Oscar
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In our inaugural episode, Morgan and Chels investigate the crime of Amy Adams losing six Oscars and reveal when she should have won. Follow us! Twitte...