jamie babbit

It's still May for a few more hours, but Pride Month starts *now* at Spooky Tuesday. We just couldn't wait — and with a new Fifth Tuesday giving us the chance to cover any movie across all genres, we knew we had to do But I'm A Cheerleader (1999). An instant queer classic, this candy-colored flick is packed full of heart, silliness, and undeniable chemistry between Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall.  Whether you first watched it as a preteen without parental supervision or only saw it after MUNA and Phoebe Bridgers dropped their "Silk Chiffon" music video, it's pretty much consensus that Jamie Babbit's satirical rom-com is required viewing — and if you somehow still haven't seen it, well, we would be honored to make the introduction.   

References:

https://mubi.com/notebook/posts/visualizing-liberation-in-but-i-m-a-cheerleader-9518

https://www.indiewire.com/features/general/clea-duvall-but-im-a-cheerleader-scary-time-1234773201/

https://variety.com/2020/film/features/but-im-a-cheerleader-director-jamie-babbit-20th-anniversary-1234842163/

https://southseattleemerald.com/2023/02/20/new-moon-movie-night-but-im-a-cheerleader-is-one-of-my-roots/

https://www.them.us/story/but-im-a-cheerleader-transformed-elliot-page-life

Behind the Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zlaIm9EYfcI

Deleted Scenes:
https://youtu.be/zOo_vYgdLko
https://youtu.be/cen8Q0wgGTQ

Tattle Tale - Glass Case Cello Case (aka THE SONG of this movie):
https://youtu.be/RzVeKbWaniI

"Silk Chiffon" by MUNA:
https://youtu.be/fhyk9rchC2c

It's festival season. It's allergy season. It's gala season. Divas down! We need an antihistamine for ALL of it. Enter Melanie Lynskey! One of the great acting talents of our time graces the pod to discuss Yellowjackets, The Last of Us, working with Jessica Biel, Matt Damon, Juliette Lewis, Jamie Babbit, Steven Soderbergh, Cate Blanchett and MORE, her husband Jason Ritter and their recent very honest visit to the Drew Barrymore Show, mastering accents and dialects, and transitioning from character roles to lead roles. Also, Coachella thoughts and reactions (including the Frank Ocean of it all), Blink 182 in retrospect, "stealth wealth", the release of the recent Wicked production stills, how "fanny" means "pussy" in British, and living with misophonia in the face of gum chewing. Yellowjackets has new episodes out now on Showtime, and new episodes stream Friday and air Sundays!

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Another underrated 90s gem! I remember seeing this film ages ago and watching it again now was even better. Talk about a hilarious story with a great theme and an incredible cast! Me and Mikey talked about our love of Clea Duvall and Natasha Lyonne and how they are responsible for some of the most groundbreaking films of the era. 

We get into the story of how Natasha was cast as Megan, the fashion and interiors that are to die for, and why Rupaul playing a  counselor is pure CAMP.

Off-topic rants include: why we're stoked for 'Nope', dream cast of a tv version, and the movie landscape of 1999.

Graham and Megan forever! 

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This week, in honor of Pride Month, Sarah and Mary recap the cult movie classic, “But I’m a Cheerleader.” From the satire, stereotypes, and sexual innuendos to the star-studded cast (Natasha Lyonne, RUPAUL!!) — this movie is the best. The eyes-wide-open french kissing scene brings back a wave of less-than-ideal memories to Sarah, while Mary is obsessed with the name of the gay bar in the movie and wants to pay homage by getting tee-shirts made. Have a listen and some laughs as the girls share their thoughts on an already hilariously dark movie.

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