'The Princess Diaries' convinced an entire generation we might secretly be royalty, and honestly, we never recovered. The Screen Queens are revisiting the iconic Disney classic to break down Anne Hathaway’s star-making debut, Julie Andrews’ elite queen energy, and why Genovia felt dangerously real. We’re unpacking the makeover scene that rewired our brains, the best friend behavior that deserves jail time, and the throwaway lines that somehow still hit years later. Between behind-the-scenes fun ...
Jan 26, 2026•30 min
'High School Musical' is turning 20, so obviously the Screen Queens had to rewatch it and ask the real question: was this a cultural phenomenon or just Disney propaganda? From Zac Efron discourse and Sharpay Evans supremacy to the theater-kid politics that absolutely did not make sense, we are unpacking everything this movie got right, wrong, and wildly dramatic. We are spilling insider fun facts, questionable casting decisions, and why this franchise somehow made billions while emotionally scar...
Jan 19, 2026•29 min
The Screen Queens are back and officially on our own YouTube channel! We’re kicking off 2026 off by unpacking Netflix’s new flick, ‘People We Meet on Vacation ’ . After surviving Oscar season, this rom-com was exactly what we needed—but is it actually great, or just great for our mental health? This film has us all wondering if opposites really attract and revisiting the time-old question, can men and women really be friends? We are digging into on-set secrets, a nude beach fun fact we can’t sto...
Jan 12, 2026•39 min
This week on Betches Video Club, the Screen Queens are rewatching Nancy Meyers’ 2006 holiday rom-com ‘The Holiday’—and asking the only question that matters: Is this movie actually perfect, or are we just emotionally undone by Jude Law in glasses? From the always picturesque Nancy Meyers’ home swap to Jude Law quietly inventing modern “hot dad” culture, the crew breaks down everything that makes ‘The Holiday’ endlessly rewatchable—and possibly Nancy Meyers’ crowning achievement. Plus, they get i...
Dec 22, 2025•40 min
On this week’s episode of Betches Video Club , our Screen Queens dive into the holiday classic The Family Stone . The ensemble is iconic, but the real fight begins when we try to figure out who the actual lead is: Diane Keaton? Rachel McAdams? The egg strata? Meanwhile, as Sarah Jessica Parker gets thrown into a gauntlet of in-law chaos, and we’re left to wonder… is Meredith even likable, or is that just the holiday delusion talking? And sure, the movie opens like a cozy Christmas card, but does...
Dec 15, 2025•26 min
The Screen Queens are skipping down the Yellow Brick Road and wondering — was 'Wicked: For Good' … actually bad? Jack is going full Elphaba and serving some serious critique on why some relationships feel super off, the plot beats make zero sense, and all the music fails. Bryan and Jack take a deep dive into the CGI – was it secretly brilliant or quietly unhinged? Plus, they obsess over the trifecta of hotness (Fiyero, Boq, and the Wizard) and debate whether Michelle Yeoh was the right choice fo...
Dec 08, 2025•31 min
In this festive episode of Betches Video Club, the Scream Queens sit down to unwrap one of the most iconic holiday movies of all time, ‘Love Actually.’ From Hugh Grant’s dance routine to Emma Thompson’s devastating Joni Mitchell moment, the crew breaks down every questionable power dynamic and messy detail that doesn’t stop anyone from rewatching every 👏single 👏year. Even though the Screen Queens have deep nostalgia for this movie (with a gay awakening or two along the way) the constant body-s...
Dec 01, 2025•32 min
Stick around for exclusive interview with Paul Mescal & Jessie Buckley! On this week’s episode of Betches Video Club, Maddie kicks things off with a little interpersonal travel drama (what’s a vacation without some turbulence, right?) before the Screen Queens dive into the Julia Roberts classic ‘ Eat Pray Love’ . Between bites of hot pasta and even hotter men, the hosts break down the eternal debate: is this a movie about self-discovery… or self-importance? Despite vividly remembering a thre...
Nov 24, 2025•37 min
“Yes, Chef!” This week, the Screen Queens serve up ‘The Menu’—the ultimate “psycho thriller” satire blending food, ego, and cultish fine dining. The crew shares their own restaurant trauma while debating whether fine dining is high art or just overpriced torture.Bryan stuns everyone with his jaw-dropping answer to how much he’d pay for the “perfect meal,” and the crew explains why everyone should be required to work in the service industry at least once. Then, they take a behind-the-scenes look ...
Nov 17, 2025•32 min
The Screen Queens kick things off by revealing their dream last meals before diving fork-first into Julie & Julia - the ultimate foodie film from former Betchie winner Nora Ephron. It’s a culinary fever dream about a woman obsessed with mastering the art of cooking “Frenchly” while following in Julia Child’s footsteps, leaving Bryan personally victimized by every single thing Julie does. Jack drops an alarming amount of Julia Child trivia, while the team debates: is this Amy Adams’ most narc...
Nov 10, 2025•35 min
This month the Screen Queens are serving up foodie films, starting with the Disney Pixar comfort classic, ‘Ratatouille.’ The hosts rank how ‘Ratatouille’ stacks up against other Disney Pixar classics, then they discuss if French food is really the best cuisine in the world (hint: butter might be overrated). The Screen Queens dive into the artistry that Pixar puts into every. single. one. of their films and why all your favorite Pixar movies might be more connected than you think. Doing a deep di...
Nov 03, 2025•31 min
This week the Screen Queens coven dissect the cult classic ‘Practical Magic.’ The hosts unpack everything from the insane details in the Owens house to the reason it was a box office flop. Lexi aka Antonia Owens, gives the Screen Queens an insider look on what it was like to be on the ‘Practical Magic’ set. From impromptu celeb visits to Nicole Kidman giving her a Barbie horse stable at the wrap party, Lexi gave us all the hot takes and heartwarming moments we needed. Then, Tess gives Maddie and...
Oct 26, 2025•35 min
This week the Screen Queens dive broom-first into the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘Halloweentown,’ aka the movie that made every millennial hope they also had secret powers. The hosts unpack everything from Debbie Reynolds’ iconic performance as Grandma Aggie to the chaotic world of Halloweentown (why was there a ghost in a sauna?). The movie’s comically low budget, campy dialogue, and practical effects gave it charm, but exposed its flaws. Becoming a witch and living in Halloweentown was a 90...
Oct 19, 2025•30 min
It’s time to light the Black Flame Candle because Betches Video Club is summoning ‘Hocus Pocus,’ the Halloween classic that went from box office flop to full-blown cultural phenomenon! They’re digging into why the Sanderson sisters are the ultimate gay icons, whether Bette Midler’s chaotic camp energy single-handedly carried a franchise, and why those cursed-looking teeth prosthetics are a main part of the movie’s charm.The hosts debate the sibling dynamics, questioning whether Dani might actual...
Oct 13, 2025•31 min
The Screen Queens are lit-erally screaming as they kick off spooky season with the ultimate horror-comedy cult classic: Scary Movie. In this episode, they’re breaking down the cultural role of parody, debating how far is too far, and why the “gay villain” trope needs to finally retire. Jack admits he has no clue who one of the film’s biggest stars is (and that he has basically no pop culture knowledge pre-2005). They explore why the Wayans Brothers sat out the sequels, if modern viewers would ge...
Oct 05, 2025•30 min
Grab your Central Perk coffee and get ready for the ultimate nostalgia deep-dive into Friends—the sitcom comfort food of the ’90s and 2000s. This week, we’re revisiting four of the series’ most beloved episodes and debating which one deserves the crown: “The One with All the Embryos” (Phoebe’s surrogacy storyline + the chaotic roommate trivia game) “The One Where Everybody Finds Out” (the hilarious reveal of Monica and Chandler’s secret relationship) “The One Where Ross Got High” (classic Thanks...
Sep 29, 2025•25 min
Grab your coffee and your comfiest sweater because this week, Betches Video Club is headed straight to Stars Hollow. Whether you’re a lifelong ‘Gilmore Girls’ fan or discovered it on a late-night Netflix binge, this episode delivers peak nostalgia as the Screen Queens battle it out over the show’s four best episodes: Season 1 Episode 1: ‘The Pilot’ Season 5 Episode 7: ‘You Jump, I Jump, Jack’ Season 5 Episode 13: ‘Wedding Bell Blues’ Season 6 Episode 13: ‘Friday Nights Are Alright for Fighting’ ...
Sep 22, 2025•28 min
In this week’s episode, the Screen Queens revisit the working woman movies that shaped pop culture. The three contenders for the top spot are ‘Working Girl,’ ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ and ‘Erin Brockovich.’ From Tess McGill’s shoulder pads to Erin Brockovich’s iconic ‘I said who’s number do you need?’ moment, each movie shows badass women navigating challenging workplaces. Join us as we relive the power struggles and unforgettable lines from the most legendary working woman films ever. Miranda Pr...
Sep 14, 2025•42 min
The Emmys are less than a week away, and the Betches Video Club is back to talk all things comedy! The Screen Queens unpack the biggest nominations and snubs, including the domination of ‘The Studio,’ Hannah Einbinder’s stand-out performance in ‘Hacks,’ and Janelle James’ scene-stealing role in ‘Abbott Elementary.’ The hosts get into the politics of Emmy categories, why some actors are nominated as supporting vs. lead, and which performances had us actually laughing out loud. Also, does the ‘The...
Sep 08, 2025•42 min
The Emmys are almost here, and the Betches Video Club is breaking down this year’s TV drama nominees. The Screen Queens unpack everything from Sam Rockwell’s ‘The White Lotus’ wild monologue that clinched him the nomination to Britt Lower’s haunting ‘Severance’ performance and more. They share hot takes on the shows that defined prestige television discussing the wild overlap between comedy and drama in today’s landscape. The hosts debate which series will take the crown and who got snubbed for ...
Sep 01, 2025•23 min
This week we’re taking a trip back to 2012, froyo reigned supreme, peplum tops were everywhere, and Lena Dunham’s groundbreaking HBO series ‘Girls’ just premiered. From Hannah Horvath’s messy New York adventures to Marnie Michaels’ perfectionism, the Screen Queens dissect the most iconic (and unhinged) episodes of ‘Girls.’ Expect plenty of hot takes and chaos as we debate the worst boyfriend and get real on why Lena Dunham’s writing still resonates today. Whether you loved ‘Girls,’ hated it, or ...
Aug 25, 2025•31 min
From Cousins Beach to the Outer Banks, it’s time to settle the ultimate debate: which teen summer drama reigns supreme? In this episode the Screen Queens are asking who had the best summer, The O.C., Outer Banks, or The Summer I Turned Pretty? Expect plenty of nostalgia, chaotic teen romance, and the eternal question, where ARE the parents? Along the way they swap their own teen summer stories–from awkward first kisses to beach days that could rival any scripted drama. Whether you’re an O.C. sup...
Aug 18, 2025•25 min
This week on Betches Video Club, it’s a showdown to determine the ultimate Steven Spielberg summer blockbuster. From Jeff Goldblum's glistening shirtless moment in Jurassic Park, to the severed head scare in Jaws, to the emotional ride that is E.T., this episode is packed with unfiltered reactions and surprising opinions. We jump in with the film that redefined the summer blockbuster, Jaws (still holds up nearly 50 years later). Next up, the ultimate childhood heartstring-puller, unpacking the f...
Aug 11, 2025•21 min
This week on Betches Video Club, the Screen Queens dive into the chaotic, emotional, and lowkey delusional world of Americans abroad. The Parent Trap, The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie shaped how an entire generation of teens thought international travel would go, and *spoiler alert* the bar was set unrealistically high. From dual Lindsay Lohans orchestrating the parent trap across continents to Lizzie McGuire becoming an international pop star by accident, the...
Aug 04, 2025•22 min
What’s the most delusional plotline in Sex and the City? In this episode of Betches Video Club, we dive headfirst into the most iconic moments from SATC. From Carrie's big confrontation in the Hamptons to Charlotte's unrealistic relationship requests (looking at you penile implant), we dish on the show’s most unhinged hotties, Carrie’s outfits, and which decade is the best one your 20s or 30s. Plus we debate when exactly you earn your New Yorker card and the classic question on whether you're a ...
Jul 28, 2025•20 min
What’s the best wedding movie of all time? Bridesmaids, Crazy Rich Asians, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, My Best Friend’s Wedding, and Mamma Mia duke it out in this episode of Betches Video Club, as we dish out our definitive takes on the best (and worst) wedding movies. From iconic dresses (hello, Constance Wu’s blue silk moment in Crazy Rich Asians) to chaotic in-laws (My Big Fat Greek Wedding, anyone?), we break down our favorite wedding looks, most crush-worthy grooms, unhinged mother-in-laws, a...
Jul 21, 2025•30 min
Romcom lovers, assemble. In this episode of Betches Video Club, we’re handing out our own (completely legitimate) Betchie awards to the greatest romantic comedies of all time (as determined by our office poll): When Harry Met Sally, 10 Things I Hate About You, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. We rank the most iconic romcom moments—from Heath Ledger singing on the bleachers to Ryan Gosling’s shirtless reveal in Crazy, Stupid, Love, the yellow dress from How to Lose a Guy in ...
Jul 14, 2025•36 min
Since we won’t be going to any Pride events IRL this year, we’re bringing the celebration to you as a part of our Betches @ Home Series. Grab a drink and join us tonight (Monday, June 29th) at 8pm ET, as @fatcarriebradshaw and @bryanrussellsmith host a Pride variety show. 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute (@mpjinstitute), a non-profit committed to protecting the human rights of Black transgender people. There'll be games with special guests, Everyone's Ga...
Jun 29, 2020•6 min
Since we won’t be going to any Pride parades this year, we’re bringing the celebration to your homes. On Monday, June 29 at 8pm EST, Everyone’s Gay stars Bryan Russell Smith and Chris Burns (aka @fatcarriebradshaw) will go live for Betches Pride variety as a part of our Betches @ Home Series. All ticket sales will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, a non profit for elevation and advocating the Black LGBTQ+ community. Chris and Bryan will talk about all things Pride, play some games,b...
Jun 22, 2020•4 min
Chris and Bryan are back to tell you about an exciting EG crossover series coming soon on The Betches Sup Podcast! Every Friday in the month of June 2020, the EG hosts will be covering a different piece of queer history. The parades might be cancelled, but that doesn't mean Pride is over. Be sure to subscribe now to The Betches Sup Podcast so you don't miss a single episode of Pride, Queerantine Edition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 29, 2020•6 min
