A podcast about current movies and Awards Seasons past and present from a gay male perspective. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics and Daniel Brilliant.
Daniel Brilliant, Ryan Fecskovics
Brian Susbielles (@brian_cine on Twitter) and Kate Boyle (@Capt_Hangry on Twitter) return to recap the 93rd Oscars with Daniel and discuss the best, worst, and most controversial moments. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
GoldDerby's Charlie Bright (@charlesbright on Twitter) and Next Best Picture's Dan Bayer (@dancindanonfilm on Twitter) rejoin Daniel to discuss final Oscar predictions, as well as some trailers and relevant news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Returning favorite And the Runner Up Is host and GoldDerby contributor Kevin Jacobsen (@Kevin_Jacobsen on Twitter) comes back to discuss the SAG/PGA/WGA results, along with the NAACP Image Awards, and helps Daniel to size up the current state of the Oscar race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Former cohost Ry (@projectslay on Twitter) rejoins Daniel to talk about the 93rd Oscar nominations announcement! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Returning guest Matthew St. Clair (@filmguy619 on Twitter) and new guests Carson Timar (@BP_MovieReviews on Twitter) and Ben Miller (@NebIsBen on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss the Golden Globes, and Matt and Daniel discuss surprise winners The United States vs Billie Holiday and I Care a Lot more in depth. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Writer Alan French from WeLive Entertainment and InSession Film (@TheAlanFrench on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss Malcolm & Marie, take stock of the precursor nods, analyze the new essay from Scorsese, and talk a bit of Disney. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
The Untitled Cinema Gals (@CinemaGals on Twitter), Morgan Roberts and Chelsea Eichholz (@Chels725 on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss Golden Globe nominations, Judas and the Black Messiah, other early precursors, and some fun trailers. Note: this episode was recorded prior to SAG Nominations being announced and the passing of Christopher Plummer. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Manish Mathur (@TheManish89 on Twitter), Host of the It Pod To Be You and Queer and Now podcasts and writer from Talk Film Society, joins Daniel to discuss Pieces of a Woman, a barrage of trailers, early Awards Season precursor tea leaves, and other movie news of the week. Note: this episode was recorded prior to the inauguration. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Happy New Year! Zach Laws from GoldDerby (@zachlaws on Twitter) and returning favorite Kimberly Pierce from Geek Girl Authority and Ticklish Business (@kpierce624 on Twitter) discuss Promising Young Woman and Soul (with spoilers), Oscar predictions, and holiday watches. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Film critics Erica Richards (@eRockReviews on Twitter) and Kolby Mac (@kolbytoldme on Twitter) join Daniel for a very special Gayvourites to discuss Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Prom, various critics awards news and Golden Globes updates, as well as relevant trailers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
AwardsWatch Editor in Chief Erik Anderson (@awards_watch on Twitter) and returning guest and InSession Film editor Ryan McQuade (@ryanmcquade77 on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss Mank, the massive HBO Max news, and more! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Author/screenwriter/podcaster Will Link (@TheRealWillLink on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss Hillbilly Elegy and The Trial of the Chicago 7 and their place in awards contention, as well as new trailers and tidbits of film news from the past couple of weeks. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Ethan May (@moviefanatic200 on Twitter) makes his podcast debut and joins Daniel to discuss early buzz on Mank and Hillbilly Elegy, as well as an awards season heat check. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
A triumphant return! Daniel comes back from a long hiatus with guest Titus Banks (@titusjoelbanks on Twitter) to discuss Middleburg 2020, the state of Awards Season 2020, what they've been watching, and buzzy trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Valerie Complex (@ValerieComplex on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss all things Portrait of a Lady on Fire, as well as react to the Green Knight and French Dispatch trailers. Additionally, the first set of mailbag questions from Gayvourites listeners are answered! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Kevin Jacobsen (@Kevin_Jacobsen on Twitter) and Brian Susbielles (@brian_cine on Twitter) return to discuss Parasite's historic Best Picture win and other highlights of the 92nd Academy Awards with Daniel. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Joshua Gannon (@blueeyedguy86 on Twitter) and Ian Bulaclac (@Ian_Boolocklock on Twitter) join Daniel to give their final Oscar predictions and run through the final precursor awards.
Jeffrey Kare (@JeffreyKare on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss their most anticipated films of 2020, and recap/anticipate what has happened and what will happen in precursor season. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
The original trio of Daniel, Will, and Ry reunite to react (and rant) about the 92nd Academy Award nominations in this special bonus episode.
On this episode, Daniel welcomes Next Best Picture's Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies on Twitter) to recap the Golden Globes, as well as to analyze the nominations at PGA, DGA, WGA, and BAFTA, and make some bold predictions for the rest of pre-Oscar nom season. Also, 1917 and Little Women are briefly reviewed, and a few trailers are discussed. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this Episode, Daniel welcomes Max Joseph (@Mjoseph492 on Twitter) to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Jellicle things about Cats, Frozen II, the SAG Awards and Oscar shortlists, and some exciting 2020 trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Surprise! On our first Bonus Episode of The Gayvourites, Daniel welcomes Nicole Ackman (@nicoleackman16 on Twitter) and Michael Schwartz (@mschwartz95 on Twitter) to discuss Marriage Story, Knives Out, and the Golden Globes nominations! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page.
On this Episode, Daniel welcomes his InSession Film (@InSessionFilm on Twitter) colleagues JD Duran (@RealJDDuran on Twitter) and Brendan Cassidy (@BrendanJCassidy on Twitter) to discuss The Irishman, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Ford v Ferrari, lots of precursor Awards, and some big new trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this Episode, Daniel welcomes Kyle Bailey (@kbaileyjava2 on Twitter) and Not Her Again's Michael Domanico (@cateblanchetttt on Twitter) to discuss the 83rd Academy Awards, Parasite, awards news and scandals, the controversial European Film Awards nominees, and lots of trailers! This was a MARATHON and a record setting episode. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Nathaniel Rogers of The Film Experience (@nathanielr on Twitter) joins to discuss Middleburg Film Festival, review Jojo Rabbit and Dolemite is My Name, and talk over the Academy Honorary Awards, Gotham nominations, and other movie news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Charlie Bright (@charlesbright on Twitter) and Tom O'Brien (@thomaseobrien on Twitter) to discuss the 84th Academy Awards, Joker, awards season shenanigans, trailers, and other news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, Daniel goes solo and welcomes Kieran Scarlett (@danblackroyd on Twitter), the host of the You Started It podcast (@YouStartedItPod), to discuss Judy, Ad Astra, some new trailers, and the many controversies and news stories going on in the film world. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Daniel's InSession colleague Kate Boyle (@capt_hangry on Twitter) to discuss Hustlers, It Chapter 2, TIFF buzz, a few new trailers, and some current movie news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Next Best Picture's Josh Parham (@JRParham on Twitter) and Academy Queens' Brandon Stanwyck (@BrandonStanwyck on Twitter) to discuss the 85th Academy Awards and 2012 Awards season. We also discuss the recent festival news from Venice and Telluride, anticipate TIFF, and look at some trailers for a selection of the films playing at these festivals. We also briefly discuss the news from D23 on what Disney is bringing out in the following couple of years. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Dan Bayer of Next Best Picture (@dancindanonfilm on Twitter) and Matthew St. Clair of Awards Circuit (@filmguy619 on Twitter), the co-hosts of the Oscar Overtime podcast (@OscarOvertime on Twitter). We review Luce, Good Boys, and Blinded by the Light. We also discuss buzzy trailers for Little Women, Marriage Story, A Hidden Life, and more. Additionally, we discuss recent news on the Disney-Sony Spider-Man feud and Annapurna's continued struggles, as well as other relevant topics. Finally, we give our pre-festival Oscar FYCs for films that have already been released. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Lucas Berchuck (@lzberchuck on Twitter) to discuss the 86th Academy Awards and 2013 Awards Season. Additionally, we review Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood, discuss the Academy's election of its new president, analyze recently buzzed about trailers and the NYFF lineup, and talk about the most recent news in the film world. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson on Twitter) and Kimberly Pierce (@kpierce624 on Twitter) to discuss a multitude of topics. We review The Lion King (2019) and The Farewell, and discuss their two modes of box office success. We also discuss the TIFF and Venice lineups, more high-profile casting news, the ComicCon surprises from Marvel, and the multitude of new trailers that have been released. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, Daniel welcomes Matt Neglia, host and founder of Next Best Picture (@NextBestPicture on Twitter), and Ryan McQuade, co-host of Extra Film and Chasing the Gold on the InSession Film Network (@ryanmcquade77 on Twitter) for a LONG discussion (sadly without Ry). The 87th Academy Awards season is discussed in detail, as are recent releases Yesterday, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Midsommar. Additionally, current movie news is discussed, including recent trailers, the Little Mermaid casting announcements, early buzz on The Lion King, and Disney's continued box office reign. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Happy (still) Pride Month! On this episode, we welcome Casey Lee Clark (@CaseyLeeClark on Twitter), writer/podcaster for Next Best Picture (@NextBestPicture on Twitter) and Kyra Kaufer (@kyrkau on Twitter). We discuss Toy Story 4 in extensive (and spoiler-filled) detail. We also discuss Daniel and Ry's Vegas adventures, another bunch of trailers, the continual disappointment of the summer box office, and lots and lots of thirstiness for Brits. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Happy Pride Month! On this episode, we welcome Kevin Jacobsen (@Kevin_Jacobsen on Twitter), writer for GoldDerby (@GoldDerby on Twitter) and host of the And The Runner Up Is podcast (@OscarRunnerUp on Twitter). We discuss the surprisingly interesting 88th Academy Awards and the season that surrounded them. We also discuss a plethora of trailers, the failures of recent sequels at the box office, and our in-depth thoughts on Rocketman. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Brian Susbielles from InSession Film (@BrianSusbielles on Twitter) as we discuss Booksmart, Aladdin, the Cannes Film Festival winners and premieres, Rocketman buzz, Bond rumors, and high profile trailers for upcoming releases such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Terminator: Dark Fate and Toy Story 4. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Cody Dericks from Next Best Picture and the Halloweeners podcast (@codymonster91 on Twitter) and Zack Weiss (@ApresPompeii on Twitter), the first couple to guest on the podcast! We spill the tea on the 89th Academy Awards, the infamous Moonlight vs La La Land year. We also discuss more Endgame box office domination, Disney-Fox schedule changes and a gaggle of trailers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics and Daniel Brilliant. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Joey Gentile from Academy Queens (@academy_queens on Twitter) as we discuss Avengers: Endgame and its dominant week at the box office, the Cannes Film Festival lineup, Oscar rule changes, high profile trailers for upcoming releases such as Dark Phoenix and Gemini Man, and other relevant movie news. Follow us on Twitter @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics and Daniel Brilliant. Avengers: Endgame spoilers start at 59:06. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
On this episode, we welcome Jefferson Grubbs and Myles Daigneault from Thin Gold Line (on Twitter @AwardsTGL) and discuss the movie news of the week, including some disappointing box office results, high profile Disney trailers, the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+, and lots of Star Wars. The 90th Academy Awards are also discussed in great detail. Follow us on Twitter @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics and Daniel Brilliant. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Welcome to The Gayvourites! Your biweekly film podcast from a gay male perspective. On this episode, we talk about the week's movie news, discuss the trailers for Booksmart and Joker, give a spoiler review of Us, and list our 10 most anticipated films for the rest of 2019. Follow us on Twitter @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics, Daniel Brilliant, and Will Brickman. Warning: Us spoilers start at 32:55, end at 43:23 Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra
Welcome to The Gayvourites! Your biweekly film podcast from a gay male perspective. On our inaugural episode, we discuss our favorite films, actors, and actresses, talk about current movie news, and give our recap of the 2018 Academy Awards. Follow us on Twitter @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics, Daniel Brilliant, and Will Brickman. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra