Girls, Guts, and Giallo is a podcast hosted by Annie Rose Malamet that is an attempt to archive the feminine image in horror, thriller, exploitation, and erotic films. Focused on obscure and cult cinema, Annie examines feminine characters through a queer, feminist lens.
The Girls, Guts, & Giallo podcast is an absolute gem in the realm of film podcasts. Hosted by the brilliant and knowledgeable Annie Rose, this podcast delves deep into the world of bizarre and cult films with a queer lens and academic analysis. It stands out from the hundreds of other film podcasts due to Annie's impeccable taste in film selection and her ability to provide fascinating scholarly research about each production. The discussions on this podcast are like a film school education that you wish you had, combining humor, insight, and a unique perspective. The guests are always fascinating, adding different voices and perspectives to the conversations. Overall, listening to this podcast is not only entertaining but also educational and enriching.
One of the best aspects of The Girls, Guts, & Giallo podcast is Annie's expertise and passion for her subject matter. Her detailed breakdowns of plots and analysis are thoughtful and grounded in queer theory and feminist film theory. This brings a fresh perspective to film criticism that is often missing in mainstream discussions. Additionally, Annie's knack for inviting diverse voices to join the conversation makes each episode more dynamic and interesting. The range of guests adds depth to the discussions as they gush over films they are passionate about while weaving in the queer and womanist perspective.
A downside of this podcast is that it may not be everyone's cup of tea. The deep dive into bizarre-o territory may not appeal to those who prefer more mainstream films or genres. Additionally, some listeners may find certain episodes too focused on niche genres like Giallo or horror. While this specificity appeals to fans of these genres, it may alienate listeners who are looking for a broader range of content.
In conclusion, The Girls, Guts, & Giallo podcast is a must-listen for any film enthusiast who enjoys a queer lens on cinema as well as academic analysis mixed with humor. Annie Rose is an exceptional host, providing insightful and entertaining discussions that will make you think and laugh. The podcast is well-researched, well-prepared, and showcases Annie's deep knowledge and passion for film. Whether you're a fan of cult films, horror, or just looking to expand your film horizons, this podcast is a delightful journey into the world of cinema.
This is part one of a two part episode. Filmmaker Carr Conaway guests on this highly requested episode. A titan of the neo-noir movement, Blue Velvet is one of David Lynch's masterpieces. This is a traditional GGG episode with a scene by scene analysis. Join us for discussions of Freudian theory, the neo-noir genre, and David Lynch's career in the 1980s.
Part II is here! Travis and I continue a scene by scene analysis of the film, and continue to be horny throughout.
Part I of II! My gay goth brother Travis Merriman guests on the show to gush blood over Neil Jordan's homoerotic vampire classic.
Part II of my discussion with Annaliese about Ms. 45. We continue to analyze the film in full!
Annaliese joins me for a rigorous, sometimes emotional, discussion of Abel Ferrara's famous rape revenge exploitation film starring Zoe Lund. This is Part I. Part II comes out next week. This was a great discussion and I know you all will enjoy it. We talk about what the film means to us as survivors, why we dislike most discourse about survivorship, and begin to discuss the film in depth. Happy Halloween, freaks!
Scottish critic Michael Gillespie joins me for a discussion about this subversive '90s sleeper hit. Sign up for my Patreon for the full episode. Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallo
I have a new episode for you! Only my patrons have access to the full episode I recorded with Katrina Kemp (@kueenkatrina)! Sign up on patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for the full experience. The first hour and a half is available for free Katrina Kemp, a prolific actress and little person rights advocate, joins me for a thorough discussion about Tod Browning's controversial Hollywood film: Freaks (1932). We talk about the history of side shows, the history of people with dwarfism in art and film, Tod Browning's life and background, as well as give a traditional GGG scene by scene analysis of the film. And of course since both Kat and I are queer as fuck, this analysis is also GAY.
Kamikaze Jones returns for the third installment in our series about important directors of gay porn from the 1970s!
In a stunning reevaluation of a film I once called "indefensible," trans therapist and femme sadist Maeve Martin joins me for an episode about Brian De Palma's most controversial film. This a traditional GGG episode, meaning we go scene by scene and do a deep analysis of the subversive themes and history of the film. Maeve provides much needed insights on psychiatric history in regards to gender dysphoria.
Kamikaze Jones and I return for a liminal episode of Anal Auteurs to discuss the late experimental filmmaker, Kenneth Anger. We chat about sex magic, James Dean as a human ashtray, the whore of Babylon and Scientology, the fraught history of occult mysticism and the aesthetics of fascism…and more! Note: we were very tired recording this and at one point say “the isle of Dr. Caligari” instead of “the cabinet.” We combined Moreau and Caligari, oops!
Fellow perverted film writer Travis Woods talked to me for three and a half hours about voyeurism in Brian De Palma's oeuvre. This is part I of that conversation, part II will be available on my patreon. Listen to us get hot and horny for looking and being looked at. Sign up for my patreon to get part II when it drops! patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo Bibliography: Keesey, Douglas . 2015. Brian De Palma's Split-Screen: A Life in Film. University Press of Mississippi. Woods, Travis. "A Shot in the Dark: Syncing the Personal, Political, and Perverse of Brian De Palma'S Blow Out." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/brightwalldarkroom.com/2021/11/03/a-shot-in-the-dark-blow-out-1981/. Woods, Travis. "De Palma Does Hollywood: Fleshing Out the Split-Screened Study of Voyeurism & Illusion in Body Double." Bright Wall/Dark Room. https://doi.org/https://www.amazon.com/Brian-Palmas-Split-Screen-Life-Film/dp/1628466979.
Critic and programer Justine Peres Smith joins me to discuss four films from the New French Extremity movement: Trouble Every Day, In My Skin, Inside, and Martyrs. We discuss Justine's work on religious devotion and body horror and apply it to this group of films. Sign up for my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo! Bibliography: West, Alexandra . 2016. Films of the New French Extremity: Visceral Horror and National Identity. McFarland & Company.
Screenwriter/streamer Carol Grant joins me for a review episode about Todd Field's new Oscar-nominated film! This is the first review episode about a movie I actually liked. We talk about themes of colonialism, power, lesbian masculinity, and reactionary politics. Listen to find out why we think Lydia Tár would defend JK Rowling. Sign up for my Patreon to support me and get access to screenings, bonus episodes, and more. patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo
Kamikaze Jones joins me again for part II in a four-part mini-series about important gay porn directors from the 1970s. In this episode we discuss two works directed by Fred Halsted, L.A. Plays Itself and Sextool. We talk leather, top vs. bottom cinema, and anal voids. *correction: Annie says the Halsted blu ray release is from Kino Lorber, but it's actually from Vinegar Syndrome.
I'm trying out a new venture where I review new movies with guests. I promise that the fact that I've hated everyone so far is a complete coincidence! Caleb Luna joins me to discuss Darren Aronofsky's lauded new film, The Whale. We cover fat archetypes in film, Brendan Fraser's comeback, and the tyranny of the fat suit. Sign up for more me at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo Bibliography: Gay, Roxane. "The Cruel Spectacle of ‘The Whale'." The New York Times, December 10, 2023. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/10/opinion/the-whale-film.html
Oh, I love this episode. Artist Nayland Blake joins me again for a spirited discussion about this Faye Dunaway camp masterpiece. We discuss final girl slasher tropes, photographic controversy, THE ART WORLD, dirty old New York City aesthetics and so much more. Get more content and support my ability to make the show by signing up for my Patreon: patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo Bibliography: Clover, Carol J. 1992. Men, Women, and Chain Saws: Gender in the Modern Horror Film. Princeton University Press.
The first part in a special series about gay pornography in the 1970s-1980s. Brother in filth and host of the podcast Pure Garbage, Kamikaze Jones, joins me for a four part deep dive into the work of four different gay porn film directors. We begin our journey with an anal-ysis of two Peter de Rome films. Sign up for my patreon and join my discord community at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo
The prolific Kat Ellinger joins me for a thorough discussion on a sub category within the giallo genre: GOTHIC GIALLI (also called giallo fantastico and chamber gialli). We discuss a suite of films, why we love them and the psycho-sexual perverse themes they explore. We even foray into Italian film industry history and rant about ape sex. You should follow Kat and all the brilliant work she does on her patreon: patreon.com/confessionsofacineslut And subscribe to my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsigallo
SPOILER HEAVY! Film critic Angelica Jade Bastién joins me to discuss the new Hellraiser reboot! We didn't love it, to say the least. Check out Angelica's writing here!
Macy Rodman, the hilarious hostess of Nymphowars, joins me for a good old fashioned roast. Just kidding! Kind of. We discuss Andrew Dominik's controversial new film about the life and times of Marilyn Monroe, Blonde. We cover the Joyce Carol Oates novel the film is based on, why we didn't like this movie as lovers of extreme cinema, and we make fun of Australians (sorry, Australian fans!) To support me and all the work I do, join my Patreon! Bibliography: The Many Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Sarah Churchwell Marilyn Monroe: My Little Secret by Tony Jerris Goddess: The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe by Anthony Summers Bette and Joan: The Divine Feud by Shaun Considine “I'm not interested in reality, I'm interested in the images”: Andrew Dominik on Blonde by Christina Newland The Hollow Impersonation in Blonde by Angelica Jade Review: ‘Blonde' isn't really about Marilyn Monroe. It's about making her suffer by Justin Chang
I'm back with Season 3! It's a long one. Book editor Shelly Romero joins me to discuss any and everything about The Crow. We discuss the production history, the film's legacy, and the ethics of colorblind casting before we analyze the plot scene by scene with a focus on goth masculinity and androgyny. Bibliography: Goth: Undead Subculture (2007) Edited by Lauren M.E. Goodlad and Michael Bibby from Duke University Press The Crow: The Movie (1994) By J Connor and R Zuckerman from Kitchen Sink Press Song Samples: Burn by The Cure Dead Souls by NIN (Joy Division Cover) After the Flesh by My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult
I'm not sure what possessed me. I blame COVID madness. Apologies in advance for my singing voice. If I made you laugh, sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo
I'm back with a new season of Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Did you miss me? Let me know by signing up for my Patreon. To celebrate Daddy Cronenberg's new film Crimes of the Future, Mistrexx Mars joins me to discuss the film that introduced many of the concepts we associate with the director: Videodrome!
The full version of this episode is only available through Patreon or Spotify Subscriptions. Video art professor Sid Branca joins me once again for a lengthy discussion, this time on the elusive concept of "The Female Gaze?" The full version of this episode is only available to Patrons. Edited by Alice Wiche Music: Sans Toi and La Joueuse from the film Cleo 5 to 7
For this special episode, film and video art professor Sid Branca joins me for a nearly 2 and a half hour rigorous discussion on the concept of the "Male Gaze." We use Laura Mulvey's famous essay "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema" and take it to task. The first part is available for free, but you'll need to sign up for my Patreon for the rest: patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo.
Queer NOLA Witch Lizxnn Cobalt Chrome joins me in celebration of SINISTER SISTERS month to discuss this legendary horror film. This was a juicy 2 hour episode. I'm offering the first hour free for your enjoyment, but if you want the whole discussion, you'll have to sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo or through Spotify subscriptions. Remember on my Patreon I offer a whole host of bonus content, including bonus episodes, a newsletter with my recommendations of the month in reading, music, film, and kink, and live film screenings hosted by yours truly. And I now have a Discord and a Book Club! We have our own little community there. I hope you'll join us. That's patren.com/girlsgutsgiallo. Enjoy the show!
Queer artist, hole enthusiast, and instigator Nayland Blake joins me for a gooey discussion on the first four Alien films. We use Barbara Creed's seminal text "The Monstrous Feminine" as a framework for our analyses. Holes are wrecked, primal scenes are witnessed, and it's all very slimy.
Justin LaLiberty of Vinegar Syndrome joins me for a broad discussion of the erotic thriller genre. Part II is available through Spotify subscription or at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo.
You've waited long enough! FREAKY writer Michael Kennedy and horror maven Renee Bever join me to celebrate the spookiest season. This is the first time I've ever had two guests on the podcast at once! On this episode, we discuss the 1990s teen horror sensation, Wes Craven's Scream! Facts are shared, revelations are had, third wave feminism is discussed. Make sure you sign up for my Patreon for that sweet bonus content.
Lucé and I return with the rest of our discussion about Rosemary's Baby. Content note for discussions of rape and abuse. Subscribe to my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo
Hello gorgeous ghouls, comely creeps, pretty perverts, and arresting wretches! Do you miss the weekly episodes of Girls, Guts, & Giallo? Well the good news is, you can now subscribe directly through Spotify to receive bonus episodes of the podcast. Subscribe in app or visit anchor.fm/girlsgutsgiallo/subscribe. I'm also extremely active over on my Patreon at Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallo. With a subscription to my Patreon, you'll receive access to more of my thoughts on subversive film through notes, bonus episodes, screenings, and chats. You can choose your tier level starting at $1 to show your support, and going up to $15 to get all my content. A very popular option is the $8 Cruel Mistress tier which Patrons have affectionately titled Saturday Film School. You'll receive access to my private channel where I go live, show movies, and chat during the film with patrons. Screenings include 20 minutes to half introductions by yours truly that provide historical context and scholarship for the films we are watching as part of our theme of the month. Past themes include The Black Female Vampire, Queer Leather Sex on Film, Documentary Film about Women in Porn, Mexican Cult Horror, and so many more. And I always dress on theme for the show. It's like if Elvira were fat and gay, obsessed with abject theory, and teaching a film class. Sign up at Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallo to join me in my lair. Enjoy the show!
I'm back! You've all been so patient so you're in for a real treat. Comedienne and podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me once again for a detailed discussion of Rosemary's Baby. It is perhaps one of the most famous horror films of all time, shrouded in mysterious curses and dark 1960s counterculture history. We discuss reckoning with Roman Polanski's legacy of artistry and misogyny as feminist survivors, the occult boom of the late 1960s, why Mia Farrow upsets me, Charles Manson, and so much more. If you like what I do and you miss weekly episodes, consider signing up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallo where I post bonus content and host screenings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girlsgutsgiallo/support
Tina Horn returns to finish our discussion on Clive Barker's Hellraiser. Sign up for more content at Patreon.com/GirlsGutsGiallof --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girlsgutsgiallo/support
Part I of one of the most requested films for Girls, Guts, & Giallo! Famous pervert Tina Horn of Why Are People Into That?! joins me to discuss Clive Barker's opus: Hellraiser (1987)! In part one of this lengthy discourse, we discuss the production, the novella it's based on (Hellbound Heart), and why sadomasochism is an essential theme of the film. Stay tuned for part two next month. Sign up for my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for more juicy content. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girlsgutsgiallo/support
For this month's bonus episode, I discuss the film I've been asked to cover the most! To celebrate hedonism month, I gave Sarah Fonseca a ring to dive into the agonizingly beautiful, kinky film, 'The Duke of Burgundy' (2014)! Sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo to access to full hour and 15 minute long episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
I'm back after a much needed break from main podcast episodes! For this new episode, I talked to music journalist Suzy Exposito about Harmony Korine's film, "Spring Breakers." We discuss themes related to whiteness and cultural tourism, culture at the beginning of the 2010s, and what Britney Spears represents to millennials. If you're missing more podcast episodes from me, be sure to subscribe to my Patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for bonus episodes and screenings. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Horror writer Gretchen Felker-Martin joins me to discuss her favorite film, Ken Russell's extremely controversial nasty, "The Devils." We talk about the ethics of the film's production, horny nuns, and why we love this outrageous movie so much. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Comedienne and podcaster Lucé Tomlin-Brenner joins me for an extremely juice discussion on David Cronenberg's fetish fest, "Crash." Buckle up, because this is one is quite a ride. This episode was originally released as a bonus on my Patreon. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Artist and writer Drusilla Adeline joins me for a discussion on Dario Argento's most famous film. This episode was originally a bonus episode on my Patreon that I've decided to release in honor of the late Daria Nicolodi. If you love giallo history and lots of gender analysis, give it a listen. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Black studies scholar and performance artist Zalika U. Ibaorimi joins me for an in depth discussion of Kasi Lemmon's masterpiece. Sign up for my patreon at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Tina Horn returns to dissect Terry Gilliam's cult classic about failed, dystopian bureaucracy. It's a long one, folks! Buckle up. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Maria De Paula Vázquez, one of the programmers and volunteers at London Deptford Cinema, joins me to discuss the blaxploitation horror film Sugar Hill. We discuss hybrid horror/blaxploitation, the difference between voodoo zombies and contagion zombies, and revenge film cycles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Video artist and filmmaker Danica Uskert joins me to discuss the controversial masterpiece directed by Nagisa ōshima. I give a brief history on erotic Japanese cinema, Danica enlightens us on the details of the real Abe Sada case, and we dive deep into the plot and symbolism of one of our favorite films. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Recorded pre-quarantine, I join film critic Sarah Fonseca in her luxurious Brooklyn bedroom to dish about this film noir classic. We talk femme fatales and the specific way gay men objectify women as "muses." This episode pairs nicely with the June Patreon bonus episode Sarah and I recorded on the work of director Shirley Clarke. Sign up at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo to hear it! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Happy Pride! What a delight. I'm joined by fellow lesbian vampire Miss Malice! Double your trouble, double your fun. We talk bout one of my favorite lesbian vampire films, a gothic Hammer production starring sex symbol Ingrid Pitt. Listen to us gush over this sexy cinema treat. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Illustrator Sakari Singh and I analyze this early 2000s, sci-fi horror anomaly directed by Tarsem Singh. We discuss surrealism, animation, the whitewashing of Jennifer Lopez, and fear-mongering in the crime thriller genre hits of the era. Subscribe to my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo for bonus content and livestreams! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Associate editor of Diabolique Magazine and film writer Samm Deighan joins me for a wonderful deep dive into this giallo-esque horror film. We talk Alice in Wonderland tropes, trauma, and misogyny in what I've dubbed as "the Italian horror response to Rosemary's Baby." Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content and live screenings/discussions at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
In order to preserve the quality of the free episodes while dedicating more time to my growing Patreon, I'm shifting to a release schedule of every other Friday! The podcast returns next week. If you miss me, sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
It's Taurus season, the season of love and hedonism. In honor of my birthday, I created a special roundup to celebrate. Sign up for my Patreon at Patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo to hear Sarah and I discuss our femme 4 femme film roots. I asked some close friends to send in a voice message about a film that reminds them of me, which you can listen to for free. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Artist and writer Aelita Parizek joins me to discuss one of the most iconic horror films of all time. We talk about the tropes and representations of transness and disability in Tobe Hooper's magnum opus. We love Leatherface. CORRECTIONS CORNER: Writer Kim Henkel is, unfortunately, not a woman as I thought. Subscribe to my Patreon for bonus content and livestreamings of rare films at patreon.com/girlsgutsgiallo! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
Autostraddle writer Dani Janae joins me to discuss the queer themes in this classic horror flick. A great watch for going crazy in your house during quarantine! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/girls-guts--giallo/support
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