John and Magnus continue their traipse through Storybrooke, Maine and the Enchanted Forest. This time adding in the time frozen part featuring Captain Hook (amongst others) and also with a half season detour to Neverland. Seasons Two and Three of Once Upon A Time are a great way to start a conversation about shipping, about the idea of nuance, and about how dual identities (and sometimes quadruple identities) can both be a hindrance and a help in creating a character. From the darkness in Mary M...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Mythic May continues strongly in its search for a savior. In this case, we find Emma Swan. Fabled daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming and missing savior to the frozen mythical town of Storybrooke, Maine. Plucked from the obscurity of a world without magic (otherwise known as New York), it is the savior alone who can stand up to the machinations of the evil queen turned fashionable mayor Regina and pawn shop owner Mr. Gold. Can an orphaned savior truly save the day? Once Upon A Time was a ...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Into the Woods was supposed to be a 2014 holiday darling. It had everything- the perfect cast, the perfect amount of whimsy. But Into the Woods isn't really a family friendly show, even if it is about fairy tale characters. Deep dive with Magnus and John about what went so right (like Chris Pine ripping his shirt on a waterfall) and what went so wrong (too many big stars for an ensemble show? Was it a movie too big to fail? Did adapting it to film force a chance in its 2 act structure?) for Disn...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
It snowed where John lives and as such, John went on an expedition and came across the missing premiere holiday pilot episodes. Cutting them down into one conversation featuring vignettes of all the movies discussed, Magnus teaches John about the Netflix Christmas Cinematic Universe surrounding Vanessa Hudgens while John regales Magnus with the tales of Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus (2005, featuring Steve Guttenberg!) and Christmas in Connecticut, which has possibly the most bananas premise for ...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 10
1996. A movie the whole world wanted to work on. A message of empowerment that had rarely been seen before. And with one of the best white pump, white dress finales in all of filmdom- John and Magnus discuss the First Wives Club and the story of three friends haunted by both divorce and death. Though their struggles are sometimes very 90s, they're also eternal. Find out which quotes are John's favorites, what upcoming trends Magnus finds that First Wives Club forecast and grapple along with us a...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It might be the greatest coming of age story. It's a story of second chances, what it means to showcase masculinity, and what it means to find your true self. It is a mystery, it is action, it is adventure. It is comedy. It is the sound of drums. Does 1995 Jumanji hold up to even modern day films? Yes it does. And it's not just because of the puppet work and the unforgettable aesthetic of the Parrish mansion but none of that certainly hurts. Magnus and John also discuss the author Chris Van Allb...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The summer of 1995 was a tidal wave for the Power Rangers franchise. Heading into season three, a long awaited feature film was released and the world would never be the same. From gay icon Ivan Ooze (and to a lesser extent Rita Repulsa) to the complexities of Ranger/Sentai canon to trying to stay on track and not just talk about a franchise with more than twenty years of camp iconography, John and Magnus focus on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie. Whether you remember Xena Warrior Dulcea, ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome back to our ongoing discussion about the Sabrina the Teenage Witch sitcom starring Melissa Joan Hart as Sabrina, Nate Richert as the dreamy (and perfectly cast) Harvey Kinkel, and the talented and gorgeous aunts Hilda (Caroline Rhea) and Zelda (Beth Broderick). In this episode we discuss Hilda and Zelda's complicated lives outside of Sabrina herself (which is what made them very interesting and more compelling than Roxie and Morgan), Daniel Boone and where else you saw him on tv, Melissa...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Of all the ways we've seen Sabrina the Teenage Witch over the years, the 96 coming of age sitcom starring Melissa Joan Hart is probably the most beloved. In Part 1, we talk about Libby, Magnus says some choice words about Val (that's why we've got the explicit rating), and John forgets about the movie set in Rome halfway through the series (also was it better than Lizzie Mcguire in Rome?). Discussion topics also include Salem Saberhagen, the Bacchus of sitcom tv, and how Nate Richert's Harvey se...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 5
The 1992 Xmen cartoon was iconic. Part of a vanguard of perfect kids programming in the early 90s, not only is Xmen 92 as an animated series a great adaptation of well loved comic plotlines (from the 80s!) but is also something that just sticks in the memory (and that doesn't just include the theme song). Whether you were there for the fashion, the amusing use of 90s technology, or were stunned by the almost too honest political messaging- Xmen 92 sticks out even amongst a stellar decade of cart...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The holiday pilot episodes of Everything is Gay got lost at the North Pole, so this first episode about The Golden Girls is presented for all! John, an American playwright, and Magnus, an English illustrator- gather their thoughts for a chat about the cultural legacy of The Golden Girls. Why does the show persist so heavily in syndication and why does it speak to gay men so profoundly? Why does merch of it sell so well? And how does the town of Miami manage to have all the guest stars on Richmon...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 3
