t’s time to separate the beasts from the babies, the monsters of rock group challenge is (almost) here! This week’s opening act is a full metal floorshow followed by an on the spot extermination via a lip sync for your death. Fantasia takes center stage, Orkgotik is the baddest bitch of the night and Niohuru continues to chop through the competition. JayKay’s rollercoaster of a journey this season takes another hard left, but it’s the Hammer that gets nailed this week. We also discuss Anna’s out...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Eleven new queens of the north have entered, subsequently exited, then re-entered en masse through that maple leaf shaped door for a new season of Canada’s Drag Race! In what is essentially one big Meet the Queens, we get a showgirls mini-challenge, workroom banter, a social justice alcove, a visit from Tegan and Sara in their best raincoats and a first impressions runway for the true north trio of Brooke, Brad and Tracy. We’re already having a great Girlfriend Experience, but we loved when Sisi...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 31 min
We’re checking into the spookiest Marriott you’ve ever seen for this week’s haunted hotel floorshow! Throb takes it to the penthouse suite, but is bested by JayKay’s sentient bar cart. Nio nearly says “I do” to a second win, despite some cold feet in the Lab, Anna misses her shot but hits our bullseyes, Fantasia and Jarvis get notes and Satanna briefly quits before three of them lay on some cots while rats give them tickles. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level ...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Things get gross for this week’s filth-focused floor show. To the surprise of no one who watched the trailer, JayKay comes back just in time to chug sludge and win the opportunity to force Cynthia to do her makeup in a dirty Port-a-Potty. Speaking of which, we have a lot to say about Cynthia, from her bad mom vibes to her meth mom presentation. There’s something off about Onyx’s critiques, we kind of loved Anna’s bananas reveal and can agree that Throb was two scoops above the rest when it came ...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 25 min
We’re ending Alright Scary the way we started it, with another slick early 90s thriller delivering a TV movie story with a lobster dinner budget, a sweeping score by a legendary composer and a rising Hollywood star front and center of any promotional materials. 1993’s “The Good Son” is a chilly, unsettling turn in Macaulay Culkin’s career, but we’re more concerned with Wendy Crewson’s Susan, the Good Mom, caught between Henry the Bad Seed of coastal Maine and Mark who believes she’s the reincarn...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Spooky season may be over but a new season of Dragula has just begun! The Boulets welcome an airport van full of new monsters over the river and through the woods to a snazzier, sleeker set with a lot more lights and a lot less spiders all over anyone's tits. We have some early favorites, from spooky kook Jarvis to cigarette mom Cynthia, a new rattle we’ll likely be repeating all season, a lot of trouble with the name Satanna and some very sharp words for a certain DVD cover. Want even more Alri...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 24 min
It’s an Alright Scary tradition to revisit the Scream franchise just in time for Halloween, and this year we’re Marying out on “Scream 3”! Despite a reputation for being a bit of a slump in the saga, we found a lot to appreciate—specifically Parker Posey. Neve’s back in her signature earth tones, Gail’s bangs have been slashed, Scott Foley inspires an important ranking of the Great Scotts of the era, and despite the lack of Kevin Williamson, the script has some surprisingly astute commentary abo...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Alright Scary makes a pit stop in Nilbog for 1990's cult classic,"Troll 2"! This is of course not actually a sequel to "Troll" and doesn't even necessarily feature trolls, but it does have a hot dad, a veritable Mary Tyrone of a mother, MAGA Holly, a sweaty camper full of dudes, a corny witch with dry lips, the absolute worst minivan in the world, lots of daytime horror, so much green frosting, and some Grandpa ex machina in the form of a double decker bologna sandwich. Don't piss on hospitality...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This week, we're talkin' about the floor fillers challenge on Drag Race UK Season 5. We discuss why it was a blessing in disguise to have the queens self-select their groups, what we're still missing from these girl group challenges, and of course what we think Tomara Thomas loves. To find out the rest of our thoughts, consider becoming a patreon subscriber (a *matreon*). Info below! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our DRUK S5 coverage all ...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min
We are finally navigating the Buffyverse for Alright Scary this week with the Season 4 episode “Hush”! It’s as much about fairy tale monsters stealing voices and hearts across Sunnydale as it is about Buffy confronting her intimacy issues, Willow navigating a sexual awakening, Anya learning the complexities of human relationships and how much of our civility is tied to our communication skills. But it’s also a genuinely scary episode and a great entry point if you want to dip your toes into this...
Oct 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min
We're covering Season 5 of Drag Race UK exclusively on Patreon! Here is a sneaky preview of our discussion of this week's pet shop couture design challenge. Join us on Patreon for the full episode! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our DRUK S5 coverage all season, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and more. Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and deep di...
Oct 08, 2023•21 min
Alright Scary continues with the controversial (summer) camp classic from the slasher boom of the 80’s, “Sleepaway Camp”! This video store staple is best remembered for a twist ending that hasn’t aged well, but there’s so much to say about Aunt Martha, Ricky, Best Supporting Queen Judy, the unabashed sleaze and overt homoeroticism, that distinct Jersey vibes, the unfathomable hotness of Gene, Susie Snell, and how else to interpret what this movie could (hypothetically) be saying about Angela. Wa...
Oct 08, 2023•58 min
We're covering Season 5 of Drag Race UK exclusively on Patreon! Here is a sneaky preview of what to expect as we get to know ten new queens off to the camptown races for badges, screentime, meme potential and maybe even a guest spot on a future season (hey Sminty!). We acknowledge the eleventh elephant in the room, despite some seriously slick work by the editors, swoon over Best Supporting Kristen and waste no time picking potential faves. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Si...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 30 min
This week we discuss 1992's camp horror classic Bram Stoker's Dracula starring Gary Oldman as the highest drag queen in Transylvania opposite the everlasting 'Nona Rider. We praise the performances of Sadie Frost as the vixen Lucy and comment on the 90's aesthetic of showing gratuitous breasts. We go off about the costuming and the "naive" in camera effects and fantasize about the possibilities in Dracula 2000. Enjoy and happy October! Hope it doesn't suck! >:-E Want even more Alright Mary? B...
Oct 01, 2023•1 hr 25 min
We’re kicking off Alright Scary with the mild, uncomplicated thrills of 1991’s “Sleeping With the Enemy.” Julia Roberts goes on a journey of identities, hairstyles and cross-country bus travel to escape from her abusive husband Patrick Bergin and start new life in Iowa and perhaps also in the hirsute arms of Kevin Anderson’s Ben, who will not stop jump-scaring her. Jerry Goldsmith’s score classes up the joint, and we have much to say about baths, carnival scenes, Nancy Fish on the bus, the cast ...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Alright Travis! This week something told us to not discount Miss Geist, and frankly, as if. We’re finally discussing Clueless! We have much to say about the queer and cringe of Christian, Dionne being the smartest person in the room, Best Supporting Brittany Murphy and the critical importance of Ambular, who would never wear something from Judy’s. The Cher and Josh love story may always feel like a bit of a Monet and the Mighty Mighty Bosstones may be a glaring reminder of the 90s ska craze, but...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 45 min
We’re kicking off back to school season with the ultimate day off in Chicago. While this movie is technically about Ferris, it’s really about Cameron, and of course Jeannie. To say nothing of the perils of Ed and Grace! And then there’s Mr. Bueller’s outings in that red Audi, Katie Bueller’s fashion choices, Best Supporting Simone, that girl from “Legend”, the well-endowed garage attendant, a Comeback cameo, a one scene Sheen, Nurse Florence, a potential future telenovela star, a gay maitre’d, a...
Sep 03, 2023•2 hr 3 min
We’re headed to Kellerman’s for three magical weeks of summer lovin’ in the dreamy arms of a significantly older man. There’s gonna be class struggle, queer subtext, abortion, watermelons, THAT SOUNDTRACK, Jerry Orbach’s eventually donated eyes, the grandma from Gilmore Girls, kid sister Lisa, fertile college boys with toxic hotness, a resident cougar and klepto old lady (who we'd play) and of course, Best Supporting Penny stealing the entire movie before she retired and married Richard Marx. Wa...
Aug 21, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The time has come…*thunder sound effect*...for us to talk about lip syncs that we love! And while we couldn’t possibly discuss them all in one episode, we’ve each chosen five potentially under-celebrated or overlooked Drag Race lip syncs that we think deserve a moment of appreciation and perhaps even a rewatch. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our thoughts on the shows we're watching currently, plus movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag ...
Aug 06, 2023•59 min
We rollerbladed to the theaters this weekend to see “Barbie” (and “Oppenheimer”!) and we have much to Mary out about. Naturally we have a lot of formative memories of Barbie as a coveted childhood toy and, of course, Ken’s mound, but we also queen out on Weird Barbie, America Ferrera, the Ann Roth moment and Margot Robbie’s fantastic in plastic performance. We’re of varying opinions on Ken, but we can agree that it’s good to see Rhea Perlman. We also find time to discuss Ben Shapiro’s bear face,...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Enough clowning around, it’s time to crown a winner this week! Besides the requisite Tic Tac lunches and choreography rehearsal, we get to see the 9 semi-finalists sit around and win money out of a pink box, RuPaul putting her back brace into it and some pretty stellar finale looks across the board. (Except for some questionable wrinkles and that little wig!) Lala’s impeccable experience this season comes to a famous conclusion before Jimbo and Kandy funk it up for shits and giggles one last tim...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 34 min
We may be a week away from what seems like an inevitable victory for this season’s frontrunner, but the real winner this season is Monica Beverly Hillz for not being a soaking clock. We spend like 20 minutes on her variety show performance alone and at least another 15 minutes on a tangent about Mom Rock and Teacher-as-Savior movies, but we also have much to say about how Jimbo would have won again this week, the power of the LaLa Ri Experience, Jaymes Mansfield finally having her moment and whe...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr 39 min
This season’s makeover challenge brings some much needed lesbians to the workroom and a much appreciated Priyanka at the 11th hour. Kandy bakes a perfect Kookie and gets the obviously inevitable honor of picking the very last lipstick. We cover just about everything this week, including the occasional mention of Johnny’s trip to Spain, but certainly stick around till the end for an impassioned look back at the cast of 2003’s “Mona Lisa Smile.” Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min
This week’s roast features a toast from a ghost that truly does the most. Alexis and Kandy continue to play chess with their lipstick alliance while Jessica skis right into the top three like it’s Gwyneth Paltrow’s fucking back. We have a lot to say about your uncle’s girlfriend Katya, Jan in Untucked, the Roscoe’s viewing party, Abby Lee Miller going to Baskin Robbins and of course, Alexis Michelle. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our thou...
Jul 02, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The race to the finish line takes a dramatic turn at the tail end of this week’s design challenge. Jimbo’s facekini was one big red herring as Alexis made pinkie promises with LaLa Ri that ended up being middle fingers, Jessica continued to give a masterclass in staying under the radar, and all signs pointed to a much dreaded bottom two spot for Kandy Muse. When Nicky Doll’s boots aren’t quite made for assassinating, it looks like curtains for Kandy. Alas blood is thicker than Bubly sparkling wa...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr 19 min
The queens are making a scene this week, and we’re not even talking about the challenge itself. Emotions run high early in the day and Best Supporting Ru makes an emergency visit to the workroom to keep more queens from quitting the show through the power of proselytizing. The true crime improv challenge itself is a slickly produced step up, and while no one is dead on arrival, there were likely culprits for bottom two. The winner of this week’s runway pageant was, in the words of Alyssa Edwards...
Jun 18, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Tina, bring me the acts! It’s a Rusical this week as the surviving seven don their Mommies dearest for an Aunt Leland and Uncle Adam extravaganza of the ups, downs and Dunaways of Joan Crawford’s career. While no one was box office poison, Jessica went wild on those rose bushes, Lala was Mildred Fierce and Alexis gave Faye a run for her money. The judges go crazy for Kandy’s wire hangers and overlook whatever happened to Jimbo’s runway. We can handle the socks, but is there rigor morris afoot? B...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min
It’s love and war this week as our Top 8 seek Las Culturista connections in the Snatch Game of Love. Hearts are broken in the workroom when Heidi decides to go towards the light (and exit the studio), but of course none more than Alexis. The ruveals on the runway may have been big on bodysuits, but Jimbo’s Adam and Eve is a revelation. (To say nothing of that twisted Shirley Temple.) Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to our thoughts on this seas...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 11 min
It’s pilot season this week as three teams of three produce trailers of their own TV shows. Best Friends 4 Never might get picked up, mostly in order to give Jimbo her own show, but Getoff Island gives off mid-season cancellation vibes. (And don’t even get us started on the grammatical decisions made by the title Run Queen, Run.) We have a lot to say about unrelated things like The Warner Brothers Store and the sister in “Dirty Dancing,” but we also queen out on Alexis’s bare-assed runway confes...
May 28, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Our grand union of queens are off to market to stop and shop for a look for this week’s supermarket ball! LaLa, Alexis and Heidi shop rite, Kandy takes the safeway and Jimbo is covered in whole foods, but our Rochester queens just aren’t serving Danny’s favorite. (Okay, that’s a Wegmans joke.) Jessica’s trip to foodtown puts her in the express line to the top this week, which is frankly a giant surprise. But no bigger than those La Veneno boobs she sports during the lip sync that end up being wo...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 28 min
