Podcast appearances and mentions of John Cameron Mitchell

Writer, director and star of Hedwig and The Angry Inch, John Cameron Mitchell, joins Heart of The East End Gianna Volpe on WLIW-FM ahead of a screening at Sag Harbor Cinema with a post-film virtual Q&A kicking off Pride Month on the East End with John joining Hamptons Pride as special guest Grand Marshal of the parade in East Hampton on June 7 with evening event to follow at Guild Hall.Listen to the playlist on Apple Music

Jess is joined by writer/performer Justin Elizabeth Sayre on the eve of the 13th Annual Night of a Thousand Judys, celebrating JUDY GARLAND at Joe's Pub! Topics — what is the best Judy entry point, working for MICHAEL PATRICK KING, Radical Faeries gatherings, learning the NYC subway via hookups, John Waters and the live immersive experience of JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL's film Shortbus.  IG: @jessxnyc Night of A Thousand Judys — June 2nd @ Joe's Pub

In the spring of 1999, songwriter/recording artist Arlan Feiles received a call from Stephen Trask. Trask shared that he was the composer of a show running at the Jane St. Theater in NYC called Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and he was looking for a multi instrumentalist/vocalist for the show's first touring run in Boston. As soon as Arlan heard Trask's magnificent songs, he was on board. 25 years later, Arlan will be reprising his role as Skshp for a 3 week run at the Bell Works Theater in NJ with musician/performer Remember Jones as Hedwig, AND he joins us to unpack the show's pure rock and roll heart that is the Original Cast Recording. Songs discussed in this episode: Intro/Tear Me Down - Hedwig and the Angry Inch/Pace Theatrical Group at The 57 Theater, Boston 1999; It's So Easy - Arlan Feiles; Haha, Bitch! - Remember Jones; Tear Me Down - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Oh! You Pretty Things - David Bowie; The Origin Of Love, Random Number Generation, Sugar Daddy, Angry Inch - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Wig in a Box - Polyphonic Spree; Wig in a Box - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Heaven Can Wait - Meat Loaf; Wicked Little Town - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Crazy Mixed-Up World - Natural Causes; A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles; The Long Grift, Hedwig's Lament, Exquisite Corpse, Wicked Little Town (Reprise), Midnight Radio - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Rock 'n' Roll Suicide - David Bowie; Oh, St Louis - Arlan Feiles

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH | Text by John Cameron Mitchell | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Trask Works Consulted & Reference :Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Libretto) by John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen TraskHedwig and the Angry Inch (Broadway Libretto) by John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask, Directed by Michael Mayer"John Cameron Mitchell reflects on 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' - Q with Tom Power" Podcast InterviewNew York TimesTalks Interview of Neil Patrick Harris, John Cameron Mitchell, & Stephen Trask" 'Midnight Radio' with John Cameron Mitchell | Queer the Music with Jake Shears Ep. 14" Podcast InterviewMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Wicked Little Town" from Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original  Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by John Cameron Mitchell "Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

On this special episode, Little Kids, Big Hearts host Todd Loyd chats with award-winning composer, lyricist & performer Lance Horne

It's Miriam Shor, y'all! You Might Know Her From Younger, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Magic Hour, GCB, Shortbus, Swingtown, Maestro, American Fiction, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3. Miriam gave us all the scoop on grounding the zaniness of Diana Trout on Darren Star's Younger, leading the indie comedy Magic Hour, and appearing in "brilliant but canceled" series like GCB and Swingtown. All that, plus Miriam talked to us about being one of John Cameron Mitchell's "players," appearing in Shortbus and, of course, originating the role of Yitzhak in the Hedwig universe; popping up in prestige Oscar films; her musical theatre roots; New York City history; and dying by way of a paintbrush in The Americans. We just LOVED Miriam. Patreon: www.patreon.com/youmightknowherfrom Follow us on social media: @youmightknowherfrom || @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this episode: Genesis' “Land of Confusion” + Garbage Pail Kids + Whoopi Goldberg latex mask Realistic latex masks on TikTok Eddie Fisher was married to Debbie Reynolds but cheated on Debbie with Elizabeth Taylor when her husband (their friend), Mike Todd died  Christina Milian and The Dream; Little Wayne and Nivea swapped Damian loves a sexy network drama and also HBO's Real Sex, Taxicab Confessions People raising hyper realistic fake babies Lars and the Real Girl ; Companion MIriam's first leading film role is in Magic Hour Dons a bald cap in Guardians of the Galaxy III American Fiction had a $5M budget Cord Jefferson's Oscar speech Played Diana Trout on Darren Star's Younger for 6 seasons Darren Star also made Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, Sex and the City, Emily in Paris, Good Christian Bitches Robert Harling wrote Steel Magnolias Cricket Caruth Reilly Met her husband doing karaoke - also with Bridget Everett Marie's Crisis got a resurgence thanks to Younger St Marks Is Dead by Ada Calhoun Il Posto Accanto (thanks to Debi Mazar); Supper; Gnocco Swingtown was championed by Nina Tassler but killed by Les Moonves Hedwig and the Angry Inch was Miriam's first audition and show in New York Met Lou Reed, Joey Ramone, Elliot Smith, Pete Townsend because of Hedwig Anne saw Debbie Does Dallas in the Jane Street Theatre but didn't get to see Hedwig Shortbus with John Cameron Mitchell Did Fiddler on the Roof tour in 1994 with Theodore Bikel (Captain Von Trapp in Original Broadway cast of The Sound of Music). “Edelweiss” was written for him by Rodgers & Hammerstein  Appeared at Public Theatre's production Lynn Nottage's Sweat (it later won the Pulitzer Prize)  Wants to do Shakespeare in the Park Was Mary in Kennedy Center Production of Merrily We Roll Along (A GREAT DRUNK in a FAT SUIT, her big scene at 15:40) Was a waitress in Todd Haynes' Mildred Pierce miniseries  Was directed by Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro Appeared as lesbian in The Wild Party with Sutton at Encores, played gay in And Just Like That Season 2; and was Yitzak in Hedwig Anne's obsessed with this portrait Morgan Freeman is supposed to have painted of a nude Diane Keaton in Five Flights Up (see right)  Friends with Cynthia Nixon and her wife Christine Played an artist in The Americans (“I'm pulling the drawing OUT of the paper”) Adam Scott and Carol Burnett are great drunks; we love a pilled out Samatha Mathis in American Psycho “Room Tone” is when Sound Dept records sound of the room to lay under the scene if necessary “Corpsing” is when you break character (Peter Hermann is worst) Miriam is Directing a documentary about NDAs Quincy Jones said that Richard Pryor had sex with Marlon Brando We hope Amanda Bynes gets a comeback. Faye Dunaway, Tatyana Ali, Leanna Creel and her triplets. Not Millie Bobby Brown Matlock cast on Jennifer Hudson runway  

Welcome back to another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Today, we're back with another obscure cinema excavation exploring Spike Lee's 1996 film, Girl 6. The film offers a unique take on the world of phone sex operators through the eyes of an aspiring actress in New York City and, of course, so much more than that. We'll explore how this film fell into obscurity...and the layered messages on race and female exploitation.Despite its ambitious narrative, the film received mixed reviews upon release and was a commercial disappointment, grossing approximately $4.9 million against a $12 million budget. Girl 6 was dismissed so hard when it came out; it's like it just vanished from Spike Lee's filmography. Reviewers like The Washington Post's Rita Kempley described it as "little more than a profane litany punctuated by Oscar-caliber orgasms," while the Post's Desson Howe stated that "it's enough to reduce expectations over him forever."Even when discussing He Got Game two years later, Spike wouldn't mention Girl 6…That's how much people sidelined it. It's wild because after Girl 6, Spike didn't make another film centered on a female perspective until Chi-Raq in 2015, almost 20 years later. You have to wonder if the reception to Girl 6 made Spike pull back from telling stories about women, especially Black women, navigating systems that weren't built for them. Girl 6 is one of Spike's most overlooked films, but also one of the most fascinating. That's exactly why it deserves a closer look behind the look.A Cultural ReassessmentIn 1996, people didn't know what to do with Girl 6. It barely made a dent at the box office, critics were lukewarm at best, and ultimately, it faded into obscurity. But here's the thing—Girl 6 wasn't a failure. It was a film about performance, sex, race, capitalism, and identity. It didn't fit the mold Hollywood—or even Spike Lee fans—wanted it to fit.This was Spike's first time directing a script he didn't write. The screenplay came from Pulitzer Prize-winner Suzan-Lori Parks, and what they created together was something totally different from the more straightforward sociopolitical narratives people had come to expect from Spike. Instead of overt protest, Girl 6 gives us a quiet, messy rebellion in the form of one Black woman trying to survive the film industry without selling her soul.Theresa Randle plays Judy, a struggling actress who ends up working as a phone sex operator to make ends meet. And that premise could've easily become male-gazey or exploitative in the wrong hands. But it doesn't. This is a story about the male gaze, not one that indulges it. The camera doesn't leer. It's observant. It's empathetic. It's watching Judy navigate objectification. Beyond general objectification, it shows how she manages which specific forms of objectification she subjugates herself to, like being told by her boss, Lil played by a perfectly cast, Hollywood legend, Jenifer Lewis, she needs to sound “Caucasian” on the phone, because that's what “the client likes.”The film also drops in these surreal, meta moments that throw you off, especially the interspersed news storyline of the young black girl who survived falling down the elevator shaft in her building, but that's the point. It draws a direct line from girlhood to adulthood—how young Black girls are burdened from the start with invisibility, impossible standards, and stereotypes they're expected to navigate alone just to survive. We see Judy auditioning for roles where she's told to be more "urban," more "real," while directors like Quentin Tarantino, in his now-infamous cameo, barks at Judy with lines laced in microaggressions that escalate—into full-blown aggression, unchecked racism, and flat-out exploitation as he demands she take her top off on camera. It's violent in its familiarity. And that's the point. Girl 6 doesn't flinch—it forces us to sit in the discomfort, to confront how easily Black women are dehumanized under the guise of “opportunity.” This isn't just a scene. It's a reckoning that begins Judy's arc. It's Spike and Suzan-Lori Parks holding up a mirror and asking, ‘How many times has this happened—and how many times did we call it art?' or better yet "This is what you do to Black women when you 'give them a chance.'"And that's why the ending hits so hard. Because after everything—after all that growth and pain and disillusionment—it's gutting to see Judy go back to Shoplifter. It's framed like a reunion, maybe even a resolution—but it isn't. It's a return to something familiar. Something that once had control over her.And when she heads to L.A. for her so-called fresh start, she walks right into the same kind of exploitative audition that launched this whole journey. The loop restarts. But this time—she doesn't freeze. She doesn't stay quiet. She doesn't submit. She assertively leaves. That moment shifts everything. Because even though the circumstances haven't evolved, she has. It's not loud. It's not celebrated. But it's powerful. It's self-possession. It's Judy refusing to play the part again, even if the script is exactly the same.So no, the ending isn't tied up in a bow. But it's not hopeless either. Girl 6 isn't offering a fantasy of escape—it's showing us what resistance looks like when the world and the people around you won't meet you halfway. Quiet, deliberate, exhausted… but still yours.So why did Girl 6 flop? Because audiences weren't ready for a Black feminist art film disguised as a phone-sex dramedy. It didn't check the boxes. It wasn't "important" in how people expected a Spike Lee joint to be. The film's portrayal of Judy's experiences resonates with contemporary discussions about the empowerment and exploitation inherent in everything we've come to understand about performance, labor, and digital sex work (hello, OnlyFans), Girl 6 feels prophetic. In recent years, Girl 6 has been reassessed for its ahead-of-its-time commentary on sex work and female agency.It's time we stop calling it a misstep. Girl 6 didn't fail. We did—for not seeing what it was trying to show us. With all that said, I do still think it's worth critiquing how a man directing the film despite having a female screenwriter is a statement and impression in and of itself that is left upon this film, and that's something we're still unpacking today.The wigs, costuming, and futuristic sets are all intentional and impeccably designed. Judy is a chameleon, adapting to the fantasies projected onto her. She tries never to lose herself, but as the film progresses, it becomes a hard line to walk. And Randle does it brilliantly. Her performance is nuanced, internal, and often quiet—maybe that's why it got overlooked. People expected something louder. But Judy's strength is in her stillness. I paused the film so many times in awe, wondering - how we didn't get Theresa Randle leading dozens of films post-Girl 6. Her performance has always stuck with me. She is the film.Girl 6 is a wig-lover's dream. Theresa Randle wears over 20 different wigs and styles throughout the film, and each one feels like a window into her state of mind or her persona at that moment. Her hair isn't just flair—it's fashion, character, power, and commentary all in one.There's the long honey-blonde crop she rocks in the phone booth—classic "sex symbol" vibes and we see everything from her an ode to Dorothy Dandridge, bantu knots, finger waves, a full-on Foxy Brown afro—it's a whiplash of transformations that, if you blink, you might miss one. Her hair becomes armor, a mask, a performance. And what's genius is that the wigs and styling reflect the emotional tone of each scene without her having to say a word.It also speaks to the fantasy that phone sex work sells. Every call, every client, is a role she steps into. And Theresa's ever-changing look mirrors that idea—who she is depends entirely on who's on the other end of the line and what they're paying for.Plus, let's give some flowers to the hairstyling team. There is not much information out there about who exactly was responsible. I tried to get in touch with Lisa Hazell, but could not reach her for an interview. The hair designs gave Theresa an entire visual vocabulary of Black femininity, expression, power, seduction, and identity.Theresa Randle played Judy, the lead role. Before this, Randle had appeared in supporting roles in Lee's "Jungle Fever" and "Malcolm X." Her performance as Judy marked her first leading role, showcasing her range and depth as an actress.And while a lot of this film wasn't exactly the norm for Spike, he still had a role, as he often does—but this time, it feels especially personal. He plays Judy's cousin and best friend, Jimmy, a comic book nerd obsessed with blaxploitation and sports memorabilia. It's sweet and totally feels like a little bit of an opportunity for Spike to get all his Brooklyn Dodgers gear into the production design. He's one of the only people in her life who doesn't sexualize Judy, who just wants to hang out and talk about old-school movies. It's giving Letterboxd boyfriend energy… uh if your boyfriend was your cousin and just wanted to debate Pam Grier films over pizza. Their friendship grounds the film, a reminder of who Judy is underneath all the wigs and roleplay.The opposite of Jimmy is Isaiah Washington's character—Judy's ex, known only as “Shoplifter.” And that name alone tells you everything. He's not even given the dignity of a real identity—just a label, a behavior, a red flag. He's controlling in the way so many men are: smiling, supportive on the surface, but constantly trying to reshape her into someone more manageable. He pushes her to get a “real job,” but what he really wants is her dependence. He wants her small.The tension between them is always there—quiet, but constant. And the way Spike shoots those scenes, you can feel the power imbalance. It's intimate, but it's not safe. These aren't just moments between two people with history. These are scenes about how easily women—especially Black women—are asked to compromise themselves in exchange for stability, approval, or love that's conditional.Both of these male characters exist to show us different versions of masculinity—Jimmy is supportive, if a little clueless, and Isaiah's character is the opposite: demanding, judgmental, and ultimately part of the reason Judy needs to reclaim her voice in the first place.The film is peppered with notable cameos, adding layers of meta-commentary. As mentioned previously, Quentin Tarantino appears as the self-absorbed director, and this collaboration, interestingly enough, occurred before the well-documented disagreements between Lee and Tarantino over the use of racial slurs in cinema.We also get Halle Berry, Debi Mazar, John Turturro, Ron Silver, John Cameron Mitchell, and Michael Imperioli giving their best, if not strangest, character acting bits to the film.Other notable appearances include Madonna as the competing strip club owner. She looked insanely good—possibly the best she's ever looked, and that's saying a lot for someone who literally invented iconic beauty in the 80s and 90s—and, of course, supermodel Naomi Campbell as a fellow phone sex operator, taking on a more demure and reserved role.Pete Travers at Rolling Stone called Girl 6 "the worst movie Spike Lee has ever made," one that "[resorts] to all-star cameos to disguise structural shortcomings." Still, I believe these cameos contribute to the film's commentary on fame, exploitation, and the blurred lines between reality and performance.The PRINCE SoundtrackI could never go without mentioning one of the film's most essential elements, being its soundtrack, composed entirely of songs by Prince. You can't say that about any other film outside of Purple Rain. The entire soundtrack is Prince. Yup. Not just a song or two—the whole thing. And it's not a greatest-hits situation either; We're talking deep cuts, unreleased tracks, B-sides, and songs he gave just to this movie. "She Spoke 2 Me"? Unreal. "Don't Talk 2 Strangers"? Are you kidding? These weren't just throwaways—he curated a whole vibe for Judy's world, and I can't even believe we aren't talking about this every day.Prince was famously selective about who he worked with, and it says a lot that he said yes to this film. You get the sense that he understood what the story was about—performance, femininity, identity, power. And that's all over his music, too. Prince elevates the whole damn film. That's the kind of creative alignment that doesn't happen often. Honestly, the Girl 6 soundtrack is one of the most slept-on parts of Prince's catalog—and of 90s cinema in general.How this happened still blows my mind and definitely leads me to believe that, aside from Spike distancing himself from the film, the complexity of continuing to secure rights to Prince's catalog may be why we haven't been able to stream the film. That's a whooooole other can of worms to dive into for another day…But I will get to the bottom of it.Girl 6's unique collaborations, themes, and the conversations it continues to inspire about representation, exploitation, and agency for Black women and in the entertainment industry are why it remains a fascinating entry in Spike Lee's filmography. Although its approach to these themes may have been clunky, convoluted—dare I say, disjointed—it's 1000% worth watching, studying, and taking the time to understand the story beyond traditional narrative form.Unless you own a VHS or DVD copy, it's a shame you can only find it for $100+ on eBay right now. Kelli and I mailed the DVD back and forth like it was 2006 to study and put this episode together. So, grab a friend or two and create an old-school Netflix sisterhood of the traveling DVD and watch for yourselves. If you do track down a copy, tag me @lookbehindthelook—I want to see your setups. As always, we love hearing your thoughts, what you want to hear more about, and what films you'd like us to dive into next.Thank you for joining me on another bite-sized episode of Look Behind the Look. Until next time...**At the time that I recorded this, the DVDs were $80-$100 on ebay but now it looks like it jumped to $225-$350! Keep your eyes on those DVD bins at the vintage stores, people!Girl 6 on eBaywritten by Kelli Reilly Get full access to Look Behind The Look's Substack at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Episode #152: Experience the vibrant world of Iconic Nation Media with our special guests, Yvette Inclan, Director of Content Strategy, and Seth Hauer, Head of Production. Learn how Seth transformed his career from a small-town Pennsylvania dreamer to a powerhouse at Lionsgate, working on major HBO shows and evaluating scripts for feature films. Yvette's journey is no less remarkable, having found her way to us through a serendipitous encounter with a psychic. Together, they shed light on the creative process behind our social media and video content, as well as the exciting developments, including a new studio and fresh show segments that promise to elevate your listening experience. Join us as we embrace the chaos and creativity of podcasting, navigating technical challenges and the self-consciousness that often plagues hosts. Our team's bond has been strengthened through shared experiences of loss and grief, fostering a work environment rich in humor and authenticity. From the bustling San Fernando and Conejo Valleys, we share candid moments and personal stories, reflecting on the nuances of podcasting and the vibrant culture that surrounds us. Our conversation highlights the importance of spontaneity, as we recount tales of resolving technical difficulties and making bold life choices guided by intuition and trusted advice. Explore the intricate dance of Los Angeles culture and long-distance love as we reveal personal anecdotes about relocating, navigating the LA social scene, and the trials of long-distance relationships. Amidst discussions on the post-strike state of the TV industry and our guilty pleasures in reality TV, we also emphasize the significance of authenticity and passion in work. Our admiration for iconic figures like Oprah and John Cameron Mitchell underscores our commitment to queer storytelling. As we wrap up, we express our gratitude for the engaging discussion and invite you to continue the conversation with us on social media. Chapters: (00:00) Meet the Iconic Nation Dream Team (13:19) Behind the Scenes of Podcasting (24:35) Embracing Spontaneity in Podcasting (31:16) Navigating LA Culture and Long-Distance Love (36:25) TV Industry and Reality TV Discussion (45:05) Embracing Authenticity in Work Culture (57:16) Dream Guests and Queer Passion Follow Kimberly on Instagram and TikTok @kimberlylovi or @iconicnationmedia

Send us a textHEDWIGBefore we say auf wiedersehen to Season 14 with its eight revamps of the previously covered during the show's first five years, the boys of TGTPTU reveal their unexpected special little packages: 1x1's, wherein each host shall choose a single film by its merits of discussion and unlikelihood to be exposed on a future 4x4, creator, or thematic season. The first of these darlings is Thomas's: HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH (2001). Adapted from the rock musical of the same name that started as the collaboration between frontman of the NYC-based band Cheater (performing on stage as Hedwig's band) Stephen Trask and then actor later turned actor-director with this debut film John Cameron Mitchell. Hedwig's story, on stage told in song and monologue, of male-to-female surgery so as to marry an American GI and leave East Berlin originated from Mitchell's own experiences as a military brat in Germany and Kansas trailer parks while the jealousy and newer betrayal Hedwig expresses toward her protégé and superstar success/successor Tommy Gnosis (also played by Mitchell in the play but embodied by Early Aughts indie film darling and pod-contentious actor Michael Pitt) is elevated by Trask's music and lyrics and is expanded and enriched with animation, locations, and added characters (most notably Andrea Martin as the band's manager) for the silver screen.   Learn more about the progression from stage to screen from Thomas on research; jam out to Rock Facts with Ryan (sorry, mineralogists, but we're talking glam and punk rock here); former host Jack on vibes in the rhythm section wakes up mid-episode to like the film and dig the hand-drawn animation; and Ken lands his rimshot, getting to tell his joke that calls back to TGTPTU's Nolan coverage (Season 12).  Spoiler: You'll be hearing from four Hed heads.  Reminder: You don't put a bra in a dryer!  CONTENT WARNING: At least once during the episode the “f” word (“Ferengi”) is used. For those allergic to Star Trek and nerdom, our sincerest apologies. My you live long and prosper. THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!): Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias

The Scene Podcast is back for Season 3, and we're raising the curtain on a brand-new lineup of bold voices, breakout talent, and behind-the-scenes brilliance. From Tony-winning writers to rising playwrights shaking up the stage, this season is packed with unfiltered conversations, career insights, and the craft behind the curtain. Whether we're live from the International Thespian Festival or diving into the future of Broadway, this season isn't just about what's onstage—it's about who's creating the scene.Season Premiere: April 19, 2025Guests this Season: Kate Douglas, James Ijames, John Cameron Mitchell, Anna Ziegler, Ngozi Anyanwu, and many moreSpecial Episodes:The 2025 Tonys RoundtableLive from the International Thespian FestivalBonus episode with John CarianiRelease Schedule: Bi-weeklySubscribe now so you don't miss a single conversation – tell your scene partners! The Scene Team Leah Barker - Producer & Talent CoordinatorJustin Borak - Host Zach Dulli - Executive Producer KJ Lampar - Producer & Editor Additional music and sound effects licensed through Envato Elements LINKSBe sure to follow The Scene Podcast on Instagram and YouTubeSubscribe to The Scene Newsletter SPECIAL THANKSJennifer IsaacsonLauren KardosKent NicholsonJeffery Keilholtz

Send us a textBridget stops by the podcast to discuss music, metaphysics, and much more. ****Bridget Barkan is a chameleon artist who shape-shifts through genre and style with a thread of raw truth and soul, woven into every melody and lyric. A native New Yorker, she has toured the world with pop/glam band Scissor Sisters and has performed with Bright Light Bright Light and Slow Knights. Starring in LGBTQ romantic classic “Walk with Me,” as a singer/songwriter, featured on the original album as well. As a singer, she has also opened for Lady Gaga, and has shared the stage with Drag legends Joey Arias, Murray Hill, and more. She worked closely with Baz Luhrmann as the voice of Misty Holloway on the Netflix show “The Get Down.” Bridget has released singles with the House DJ/producer legend Todd Terry as well as numerous of her own singles. As a child actress, she has appeared in countless commercials and Sesame Street. She has starred in HBO's Everyday People, Sherrybaby, Redacted, God's Pocket, Steven Soderbergh's The Knick and had a recurring role as a one-legged “hooker” on Law & Order: SVU. On stage, Barkan has appeared in numerous productions including Dog Sees God and alongside Lea Michelle in a workshop of Spring Awakening.  "Heartbroken Ones” was a practice in healing, purging, and processing what Barkan was going through. “It helped me get through one of the worst moments of my life. It was the acceptance I was singing to myself,” Barkan explains. “All that mattered was releasing the pain that this indiscretion had caused.” Working with producer Austin Bello (Nikki Pope, FNKHOUSER, Goldvein) again  who worked on her previous single “Good Things” and singer songwriter Poet Hawkins, she crafted the song in “a more old soul approach at first. But then I kept listening to my friend Natti Vogel's song ‘FAB (Free Ass Bitch),' which also was a healing song, which had a more pop and synth based energy, so we went in that direction, instead. We took parts of a voice memo and created a soundscape which really captured the inner world I was in.” A regular in the NYC artsy pop underground that includes Bright Light Bright Light, Xavier Smith, and John Cameron Mitchell among many others, Bridget is a “Jill of All Trades” on a one woman journey through life, love and loss. She also formerly toured the world with Scissor Sisters and can be seen in their earth-shattering “Let's Have A Kiki” video as one of Ana Matronic's crew. Having inherited her father's knack for songwriting, Bridget's intrinsic artistry and talent is a legacy she proudly carries. *****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomAudio production by Rich Zei of Third Ear AudioIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

Kyle, Joe, and Rick review the musical comedy-drama, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Directed, written, and starring John Cameron Mitchell. With music from Stephen Trask, who also acts in the film. The film also stars Michael Pitt, Andrea Martin, and Miriam Shor. We ranked 13 of the songs from the soundtrack, as well as picked our favorite lines, characters, performers, and scenes. Enjoy!

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Susan Shopmaker. For over two decades, Susan has been a recognized name in the world of independent film for her work as a casting director on numerous award-winning films. From large ensembles to small-scale intimate dramas. Susan's ability to perfectly match an actor and role has been showcased in Martha Marcy May Marlene, Beach Rats, The Holdovers, Life Itself & The Iron Claw. In 2018 Susan won the Artios Award for Eliza Hittman's Beach Rats and previously won an Artios for Sean Durkin's acclaimed Sundance drama Martha Marcy May Marlene. Susan Shopmaker CastingFollow Susan on IGSusan's additional credits include: Paul Schrader's First Reformed, The Card Counter and worked on his latest,  The Master Gardener. Susan also cast John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic Hedwig and the Angry Inch, John Slattery's God's Pocket & Maggie Moore(s), Michel Franco's Chronic (Cannes 2015 Award Winner & 2017 Spirit Award Nominee), Franco's Sundown (2021), and The Nest for Sean Durkin.What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Holding Space? What about Thickening Space?? Inspired by The Muppets, Ani DiFranco, Sinead O'Connor, and Joni Mitchell- queer music icon - B*TCH is here to talk about her musical memoir, B*TCHCRAFT at wild project. Sarah and B*TCH talk about political art, musical theatre, "thickening space" in acting class, violin, One Long Earring, and much much more! B*tch (Creator/Performer) is a longstanding queer music icon who Yahoo Entertainment called “a feminist force that the world needs now more than ever” when she released “B*tchcraft,” her 9th studio album, on the legendary label Kill Rock Stars in 2022. With her signature electric violin and lyrical smarts front and center over huge beats and deep synths, B*tch coined the genre “Poet Pop.” “B*tchcraft is a masterpiece,” said Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls. Both Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco took B*tch on tour as their opener. Joey Soloway (Transparent) directed the music video for “Easy Target.” B*tch first achieved notoriety as one half of the folk duo B*tch and Animal. The duo had met in acting school at DePaul University (formerly the Goodman School of Drama), where B*tch was the recipient of the Merit Scholarship for two years in a row. They toured with Ani DiFranco, and released two albums on her label Righteous Babe Records, and were nominated for a GLAAD Media award in 2003. In 2004, B*tch went solo, and shared stages with the Indigo Girls, acted in John Cameron Mitchell's film “Shortbus,” co-wrote a song with Margaret Cho, and produced two albums of her elder and folk hero Ferron. Recently, she played a role in the new Audible podcast of Alison Bechdel's “Dykes To Watch Out For,” alongside Jane Lynch, Carrie Brownstein and Roxane Gay. The series was directed by Leigh Silverman (Suffs, Violet, Well), and Bitch co-wrote a song for it with Faith Soloway (Transparent, A Transparent Musical). Connect with B*TCH Instagram: @bitchmusic Connect with GOOD SHOW! Instagram: @goodshowpodcast  Tik Tok: @goodshowpodcast   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axelle de Sade, Meta Tshiteya sont les autrices, et Stella Polaris la dessinatrice de "Kink : Manuel de sexualités créatives". Un ouvrage très documenté et original dans sa forme puisqu'il propose des conseils et exercices pratiques, des nouvelles érotiques, des interviews d'experts, expertes, etc. Le but est d'explorer les sexualités au-delà des normes de la sexualité traditionnelle (BDSM, fétichisme, jeux de rôle ou d'impact, etc.), mais avec un angle résolument féministe, inclusif, politique. J'ai pu poser toutes mes questions sur différentes pratiques, comportements, fantasmes. Une discussion passionnante !Quoi de mieux pour la Saint-Valentin qui approche, pour les personnes qui la fêtent ou pas, par choix ou non, que d'offrir et de s'offrir ce merveilleux ouvrage de 354 pages ! Ce livre est dans le top 10 2024 de Victoire Tuaillon. Une référence ! Prochain épisode le 14 février janvier.Si vous voulez soutenir Single Jungle, avec un don en une seule fois, j'ai ouvert un Tipeee : https://fr.tipeee.com/single-jungle. J'ai suivi le conseil d'auditrices et d'auditeurs qui ont proposé de participer à la hauteur de leurs moyens, ponctuellement, aux frais des épisodes (prise de son/montage et hébergement). Merci aux premières personnes qui ont participé ! Retrouvez les autrices sur les réseaux sociauxhttps://www.instagram.com/axelle_de_sade/https://www.instagram.com/meta.tshiteya/https://www.instagram.com/stella.polaris/ Références citées dans l'épisode ou en bonus ou recommandées par les invitées (à suivre)Livres "Kink : Manuel de sexualités créatives" par Axelle de Sade, Meta Tshiteya, Stella Polaris (éditions Anne Carrière) : "Kink est un ouvrage dont l'ambition est d'inspirer ses lecteurs et lectrices dans leur sexualité en s'adressant au principal organe sexuel : le cerveau. Ce terme, kink, d'origine anglo-saxonne, est de plus en plus utilisé en français pour désigner des préférences, des fantasmes, des comportements ou des pratiques sexuelles qui sortent des normes de la sexualité traditionnelle (BDSM, fétichisme, jeux de rôle ou d'impact, etc.). En effet, la première particularité de ce manuel est qu'il réfute l'association systématique de la sexualité avec la génitalité. Or, ce n'est qu'une des facettes de la sexualité, et cet ouvrage, s'il l'aborde abondamment, ne la considère pas comme son propos central. Peu importent le genre, l'orientation sexuelle, le kink fait exploser les normes, invite à trouver ce qui nous parle, en couple ou non, à tout âge, etc. Ouvrir le champ des possibles, sortir de la routine : chaque personne est invitée à explorer sa singularité pour enrichir ses fantasmes et accéder à une sexualité joyeuse et créative. Ce livre porte aussi un projet politique : après la grande révélation, apportée par le mouvement #MeToo, du gouffre qui se creuse entre la vision patriarcale de la sexualité et la perception des femmes qui la subissent, il propose un regard neuf, centré sur le consentement, le respect, le désir et le plaisir, sous la plume de trois femmes ayant focalisé leur travail sur l'exploration et la transmission des mille moyens d'y parvenir." https://www.placedeslibraires.fr/livre/9782380823363-kink-manuel-de-sexualites-creatives-axelle-de-sade-meta-tshiteya-stella-polaris/Qui sont les autrices : aXelle de Sade, dominatrice professionnelle, est la cofondatrice de l'association Érosticratie, du festivalÉrosphère. En 2021, elle a créé l'École des Arts Sadiens où les meilleurs spécialistes enseignent leursdisciplines. Meta Tshiteya a été pendant seize ans réalisatrice de journaux d'information et documentariste spécialisée sur les questions de genre et de sexualité à Radio France. Elle est cofondatrice du festival Érosphère et coautrice de l'essai Avez-vous le sens del'amour ? (Éditions Envolume, 2020). Stella Polaris a commencé sa carrière dans l'édition, avant de se concentrer sur la création artistique. Son travail est internationalement reconnu pour le style caractéristique de ses dessins, principalement en noir et blanc, à l'encre, la diversité de ses sujets, son humour et son sens du détail. "Eloge des petites bites : pour en finir avec la dictature viriliste" d'Octavie Delvaux (éditions La Musardine) "Des corps disponibles. Comment la contraception façonne la sexualité hétérosexuelle" de Cécile Thomé (éditions de la Découverte). Films "Baby girl" de Halina Reijn avec Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson et Antonio Banderas https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=323928.html "La secrétaire" de Steven Shainberg, avec Maggie Gyllenhaal, James Spader https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=47341.html "Shortbus" de John Cameron Mitchell, avec Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson, Jay Brannan https://www.allocine.fr/film/fichefilm_gen_cfilm=110133.html Podcasts "Les couilles sur la table" de Victoire Tuaillon, 2 épisodes avec Maïa Mazaurette sur Binge Audio. Avec cette étude : "Une étude menée par la BBC au Royaume-Uni et publiée en décembre 2019 : 38 % des femmes britanniques de moins de 40 ans ont été maltraitées pendant des rapports sexuels (giflées, étranglées, bâillonnées, et/ou se sont fait cracher dessus, contre leur gré)." Le sujet de la sodomie et du rapport anal en général, réclamé très souvent par les hommes hétéros (très influencés par le porno), avec beaucoup d'insistance, alors que la partenaire n'en a pas forcément envie. Il va y avoir ce jeu malsain, consistant à essayer de la convaincre. https://www.binge.audio/podcast/les-couilles-sur-la-table/maia-mazaurette-sortir-la-tete-du-trou-1-2 Sujet évoqué aussi dans cet épisode d''Un podcast à soi" de Charlotte Bienaimé, sur Arte Radio : https://www.arteradio.com/son/61661608/sexualite_des_femmes_la_revolution_du_plaisir_18 J'espère que les femmes plus jeunes (ou moins expérimentées) pourront les écouter, se documenter, et s'écouter elles, AVANT TOUT, surtout. Combien de femmes ont accepté ce type de rapports "pour faire plaisir", "ne pas vexer", par peur etc, alors qu'elles n'en avaient pas envie, trouvaient ça douloureux, désagréable, sans intérêt etc. De même pour les hommes gay, bi, personnes non binaires, à qui on proposerait avec autant d'insistance un rapport anal. Votre corps, vos choix. "Soumission impossible" de Claire Richard, sur Arte Radio : "Etre féministe et apprécier la soumission au lit" https://www.arteradio.com/son/61661572/soumission_impossible AVERTISSEMENT IMPORTANT : Ne jamais s'inscrire sur une application ou site de rencontres payant sans 1) lire les avis sur Google (Play store) ou Apple (App store) 2) lire les conditions tarifaires de l'abonnement. Ainsi je vous déconseille fortement le site PARSHIP, qui pratique l'extorsion : on ne peut pas résilier avant 1 an obligatoire, même si on n'utilise plus le service, qui n'est pas satisfaisant, car très peu de personnes dans votre région. Le service client n'a que mépris pour les clients et le service communication ne veut rien entendre (un comble), aucun arrangement possible. Donc évitez une dépense inutile. Episode enregistré en janvier 2024, chez Isabelle, à Paris, merci à elle et à son chat pour leur hospitalité.Montage et mixage : Isabelle FieldMusique : Nouveau générique ! Vous l'avez reconnu ? C'est le générique de la série mythique des années 90 "Code Quantum" avec Scott Bakula

Happy New Year! The Johns ring in 2025 with Hedwig and the Angry Inch! Will this early 2000's tale of gender fluidity prove a story for all time, or does it belong in the past? Listen and find out!

Have yourself some Hedwig for the holidays, as The People's Joker writer-director-star Vera Drew drops in to discuss John Cameron Mitchell's 2001 glam-rock indie Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and the nuclear impact it had on her own artistic journey. Your genial host Norm Wilner is just delighted to be a part of this one.

November 22, 2024, Park City, UT — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced details for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival's gala fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV, which will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah. The event will be an evening in celebration of Michelle Satter, Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute, for her longstanding commitment to nurturing artists and cultivating independent film through the Sundance Labs, where visionary artists convene to develop groundbreaking projects through an in-depth creative process, for the past four decades. The annual Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura will be awarded during the evening to Sean Wang, writer and director of Dìdi (弟弟), and Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, co-directors of Sugarcane, who premiered their films at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The annual gala enables the nonprofit to raise funds to support independent artists year-round through labs, grants, and public programming that nurture artists from all over the world. The 2025 event is made possible with the generous support of Google TV. The Festival will take place from January 23–February 2, 2025, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with a selection of titles available online from January 30–February 2, 2025 for audiences across the country to discover bold independent storytelling. Starting in 1981, Michelle Satter worked alongside Robert Redford who founded the Sundance Institute. Together with a committed team of leaders and collaborators, they developed impactful ways of mentoring emerging independent storytellers in a creative, rigorous, and safe space which launched with the annual June Filmmakers Lab. Satter has acted as an influential mentor to generations of award-winning filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, Chloé Zhao, Dee Rees, John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ryan Coogler, Miranda July, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi, and many more. Over the years, Satter has built the Episodic Program, Producers Program, the Institute's global initiatives and oversees the Indigenous, Catalyst, and Documentary Film Programs. She also founded Sundance Collab — a global digital platform for storytelling, learning, and community, open to creators everywhere. Over the years, Satter's contributions to film and advocacy have been recognized with numerous awards including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an Oscar presented at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science's 2024 Governors Awards, the Women in Film Business Leadership Award, and the ACLU Bill of Rights Award. Stay connected with me at: https://www.chonacas.com/links/ Read more on David's Guide: https://davidsguide.com/michelle-satter-to-be-honored-at-2025-sundance-film-festival-gala-celebrating-sundance-institute-presented-by-google-tv/    

Host Meg Wolitzer presents two stories that reflect on the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world. In “Joyas Voladoras,” by Brian Doyle, we hear the many different heartbeats of the natural kingdom.The reader is Becca Blackwell. And a talking fox has a lot to tell us about reading aloud, shopping malls, and fried chicken “Fox 8,” a darkly funny fable by George Saunders read by John Cameron Mitchell.  And we're joined by the mother/daughter book club we've featured on a couple of earlier episodes, which discusses “Fox 8,” at the end of the show.

This episode celebrates the song 'Midnight Radio', by Stephen Trask, the epic finale song from the ground-breaking film and stage musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch.   Jake is joined at his home in New Orleans by the creator, director and star of this cult classic, John Cameron Mitchell, to talk about where the ideas for the musical came from, it's reception, the making of the film and its enduring significance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Unbreakable Heart" The Texas-born Amber Martin has no regrets. The singer/songwriter has lived quite a life and it's one that found her moving coast to coast in the name of art. But geography aside, Martin moves relentlessly forward and doesn't look back with revisionist repentance. She'll tell you all about that, so let me fill you in on the other stuff. A brilliant and powerful singer with precise phrasing and improvisational smarts, Martin is a force of nature, her live shows punctuated by comedic tales, observational stories and a classic cabaret sensibility. Her career has a lot of highlights, so let me give you a partial list: She opened for Joan Rivers, sang with Sandra Berhnard, recorded with the Scissor Sisters, performed on Broadway, had several solo art residencies and starred in the live variety show Cassette Roulette with the Tony Award winning John Cameron Mitchell of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. The follow-up to her AM Gold album, Martin's Unbreakable Heart is a wicked blast of classic country played with reverence and playful fun. From Devil Came Down The Dancefloor to I Want You To Be A Real Man, Unbreakable heart is played with precision, heart and a lively wink. The album features Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright and Jake Shears of the Scissor Sisters. A writer, a singer, a choreographer, and a dancer, Amber Martin is also a fabulous conversationalist. We had a blast and I think you will, too. www.ambermartin.org www.bombshellradio.com (http://www.bombshellradio.com) www.stereoembersmagazine.com (http://www.stereoembersmagazine.com) www.alexgreenbooks.com (http://www.alexgreenbooks.com) Stereo Embers Twitter: @emberseditor IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com (mailto:editor@stereoembersmagazine.com)

We've reached No. 90 on our list and it comes with a visit to Kansas via East Berlin as we watch the 2001 punk rock musical comedy ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch'. The film was written, directed and stars John Cameron Mitchell who had previously played the role on stage. The story follows a rock musician chasing after an ex lover who plagiarised her songs. Full of beautiful music and storytelling join us as we journey through Hedwig's journey in this cult classic!

Meg Wolitzer presents four works drawn from an evening of satirical stories about American political history, hosted by Andy Borowitz.Nothing is sacred.  First, Joe Yan imagines Abraham Lincoln, huckster, in “I'm Abraham Lincoln and I Beg Of You, Please Commemorate My Birthday With Mattress Sales,” read by Ikechukwu Ufomadu.  In “Running for Governor,” Mark Twain imagines himself in the political horse race.  The reader is John Cameron Mitchell.  John and Abigail Adams had a famously happy marriage, despite often being apart, and why not imagine them taking advantage of the 18th century version of modern media options?  That's the premise of Alexandra Petri's “John and Abigail Adams Try Sexting,” read by Ophira Eisenberg and Ikechukwu Ufomadu.  And the show wraps with a piece by Borowitz himself, “A Very Nixon Halloween,” inspired by a photograph of Nixon as an awkward civilian after he left office.The reader is Caroline Aaron.

This week, we talked to documentary filmmaker Katherine Linton about her Sundance Channel documentary Follow My Voice: The Music of Hedwig, which follows the students of the Harvey Milk School in NYC and John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask of Hedwig & The Angry Inch (and Revolutions Per Movie host Chris Slusarenko) putting the charity album together. We discuss the stress of not letting Kim Deal of The Breeders know that Frank Black was also appearing on the record, the unknown magic and chance in picking subjects for documentaries, the experience of having Jonathan Richman singing only to you, and Yoko Ono being asked to be slapped on the back while recording her tracks.So come put on some makeup and turn on the 8-track on this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie.REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support it is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie. By joining, you can get weekly bonus episodes, physical goods such as Flexidiscs, and other exclusive goods.Revolutions Per Movies releases new episodes every Thursday on any podcast app, and additional, exclusive bonus episodes every Sunday on our Patreon. If you like the show, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing it on your favorite podcast app. Thanks!SOCIALS:@revolutionspermovieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTHEME by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.com ARTWORK by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arianne Phillips is an American costume designer. Phillips was recognized for her work on the Broadway musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, starring Neil Patrick Harris, earning her a Tony award nomination for Best Costume Design. Phillips has a long-standing relationship with Madonna, with collaborations including photo shoots, music videos and designing tour costumes for six world tours over the past two decades. She has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design three times, for James Mangold's Walk the Line (2005), Madonna's directorial debut, W.E. (2011), and for Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). Phillips has also received a two BAFTA Award nominations for Tom Ford's A Single Man (2009) and Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Her film career also includes Tom Ford's Nocturnal Animals (2016), Matthew Vaughn's Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017), James Mangold's Girl, Interrupted (1999) and 3:10 to Yuma (2007), John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig And the Angry Inch (2001), Mark Romanek's One Hour Photo(2002), and Milos Forman's The People Vs. Larry Flynt (1996). In between film and music projects, Phillips works as a freelance fashion editor and stylist, collaborating with photographers for publications such as Italian Vogue, V Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, German & Spanish Vogueand W Magazine. She continuously challenges herself by taking on projects that explore new expressions of her creativity. In 2018, she made her New York City Metropolitan opera debut, designing Nico Muhly's opera, Marnie. Miuccia Prada selected Phillips for her Iconoclasts project; to curate installations for the brands flagship stores in London and Beijing which included a short fashion film for the brand, which Phillips wrote and directed, called Passages. Her friend Alessandro Michele, Creative Director of GUCCI commissioned her to create content for a special issue of A Magazine he guest edited and to style a brand film directed by Gia Coppola. She has also collaborated on special projects with Van Cleef and Arpels, Cartier, Valentino and Swarovski. Phillips was an inaugural member of the TIMES UP coalition and was asked by Reese Witherspoon to design its logo. Lawrence Sher, ASC,is an American cinematographer and film director, best known for comedy films such as Garden State, The Dictator, and The Hangover series, frequently collaborating with directors Todd Phillips and Zach Braff.[ He made his directorial debut with Father Figures, which began a wide theatrical release on December 22, 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures. He was nominated for an Academy Award and BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography for the 2019 film Joker, directed by Phillips. As cinematographer of the 2009 film The Hangover, Sher described how a scene early in the movie shows the main characters on the roof of their hotel overlooking a stereotypical shot of the Las Vegas Strip; Sher indicated that he had tried to evoke the behind-the-scenes Vegas—after the characters wake up the following morning—by shooting a scene behind the hotels where the real action takes place. Actor Bradley Cooper credited Sher's visual style with enhancing the film's comedy, noting how Sher has "a great eye, a lot of energy and he just knows what's funny" and that "Some guys just can't shoot comedies, but Larry knows exactly what he's doing." With the success of Zach Braff's Kickstarter, Sher worked on Braff's 2014 feature, Wish I Was Here. In January 2020, Sher was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on the movie Joker, but lost to Roger Deakins for 1917.

THE SECRET GARDEN  Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Music by Lucy Simon | Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson BurnettWorks Consulted & Reference :The Secret Garden (Original Libretto) by Marsha NormanCreating THE SECRET GARDEN Produced by Broadway Podcast NetworkMusic Credits:"Overture" from Dear World (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Jerry Herman | Performed by Dear World Orchestra & Donald Pippin"The Speed Test" from Thoroughly Modern Millie  (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music by Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics by Dick Scanlan | Performed by Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan & Ensemble"Why God Why" from Miss Saigon: The Definitive Live Recording  (Original Cast Recording  / Deluxe)  | Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, Lyrics by Alain Boublil & Richard Maltby Jr.  | Performed by Alistair Brammer"Back to Before" from Ragtime: The Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Performed by Marin Mazzie"Chromolume #7 / Putting It Together" from Sunday in the Park with George (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim | Performed by Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, Judith Moore, Cris Groenendaal, Charles Kimbrough, William Parry, Nancy Opel, Robert Westenberg, Dana Ivey, Kurt Knudson, Barbara Bryne"What's Inside" from Waitress (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music & Lyrics by Sara Bareilles | Performed by Jessie Mueller & Ensemble"Lily's Eyes" from  The Secret Garden (Original Broadway Cast Recording)  | Music by Lucy Simon, Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Performed by Mandy Patinkin & Robert Westenberg  "Maria" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording)  | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Evadne Baker, Anna Lee, Portia Nelson, Marni Nixon"My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music (Original Soundtrack Recording) | Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Performed by Julie Andrews"Corner of the Sky" from Pippin (New Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz | Performed by Matthew James Thomas“What Comes Next?” from Hamilton (Original Broadway Cast Recording) | Music & Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda | Performed by Jonathan Groff

How to Talk to Girls at Parties is a 2018 sci-fi rom-com starring Alex Sharp, Elle Fanning, and Nicole Kidman. Taking place in the late 70s British punk scene, Alex Sharp plays a young punk boy named Enn who meets an alien named Zan. Both outcasts in the world and in their own groups, they soon find a connection with each other that challenges everyone around them. It is directed by John Cameron Mitchell, who also directed the cult classic "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Caution: movie spoilers. Intro- 0:00 to 4:18. Film Discussion- 4:18 to 57:30. Film Ratings and Outro- 57:30 to End. Next five A24 films we review: 66. Hereditary. 67. Woman Walks Ahead. 68. Eighth Grade. 69. Hot Summer Nights. 70. Never Goin' Back. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a24otr/support

We're riding the musical bandwagon now, following our recent episode on Encanto the Afterthoughts crew steps into a much more adult themed musical in the form of John Cameron Mitchell's intimate comedy musical Hedwig and The Angry Inch (2001). Much like Hedwig herself, this film discussion goes on a tour with several unexpected stops. Join Dixon, Ryan, and John as they reflect on Hedwig's approach to the musical and filmmaking, the culture it was released into, and its cultural significance now.

In this flashback special - John Interviews actor and voice-over artist Alan Tudyk. Next he has an intimate discussion with actor, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, producer, and director John Cameron Mitchell. And last but not least John welcomes Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith of the legendary 80s band Tears For Fears.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Bitner of the Beyond the Screenplay podcast returns to Missing Frames to introduce Shawn to one of his all-time favorite movies: John Cameron Mitchell's beloved cult musical HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH.HOSTSShawn EastridgeBrian Bitner

Today we say goodbye to our annual MOVIES ARE GAY theme for June and it's one of our favorite months. So eye opening. Sometimes hole opening. We're coasting out strong with our last selection and it just so happens to be (I think) our first official musical and it's one that took us by surprise waaaaay back in 2001 when we happened to lay eyes on it in our movie theaters and dorm rooms. It was intensely appreciated in its time by a small audience but John Cameron Mitchell & Stephen Trask's undeniably entertaining rock musical has proven influential and enduring. Of course we're discussing the 2001 queer cult classic “HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH” directed by John Cameron Mitchell and starring himself, Miriam Shor, Andrea Martin and Michael Pitt with music by Stephen Trask. A young boy growing up in East Berlin finds her way to America following a botched gender reassignment surgery. Hansel, now carrying her mother's name, is alone in an isolating new world. She reinvents herself through music and falls in love. Of course it doesn't work out so we come into the story of Hedwig through bitterness, salad bars and solid rock and roll jams. Will Hedwig find the fame that was stolen from her? Will she become what she was always meant to be? One way or another we all do. Shit, dawg, that's deep ((hits blunt)). We got that Criterion up at the house but here's a version we found online in Spanish: https://archive.org/details/Hedwig.And.The.Angry.InchAngeeParaZoowoman.website_201804 Don't gat mad at us if it's a dead link. You took too long. Go buy it. Stay gay. Subscribe to us on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuJf3lkRI-BLUTsLI_ehOsg Contact us here: MOVIEHUMPERS@gmail.com Check our past & current film ratings here: https://moviehumpers.wordpress.com Hear us on podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6o6PSNJFGXJeENgqtPY4h7 Our OG podcast “Documenteers”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/documenteers-the-documentary-podcast/id1321652249 Soundcloud feed: https://soundcloud.com/documenteers Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/culturewrought

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tony winner John Cameron Mitchell, creator of “Hedwig And The Angry Inch,” who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for “Blackstar: The Music of David Bowie” this Friday and Saturday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He called in from the airport before catching a flight here to Dulles International Airport near the nation's capital. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WTOP's Jason Fraley interviews Tony winner John Cameron Mitchell, creator of “Hedwig And The Angry Inch,” who joins the National Symphony Orchestra for “Blackstar: The Music of David Bowie” this Friday and Saturday at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. He called in from the airport before catching a flight here to Dulles International Airport near the nation's capital. (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“It's what I have to work with.”Adapted from the critically acclaimed Off-Broadway musical, Hedwig and the Angry Inch tells the story of an East German rock star on a journey of self-discovery. Directed by and starring John Cameron Mitchell, the film premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. Join us – Pete Wright and Andy Nelson – as we continue the 2002 Film Independent Spirit Awards Best Cinematography Nominees series with a conversation about Hedwig and the Angry Inch.With standout performances from Mitchell as well as Michael Pitt and Miriam Shore, Hedwig wrestles with difficult questions around gender that still resonate today. While our opinions differ on certain story elements, both agree the trailblazing musical remains an artful and subversive work.We discuss som musical numbers, the complex journeys of Hedwig, Yitzhak, and ‘antagonist' Tommy Gnosis, as well as supporting roles from Andrea Martin and Stephen Trask. Debates emerge around how the film brings its story to a close through dreamlike imagery. Both come to appreciate Hedwig even more through discussing its timeless message of self-acceptance.With weighty themes balanced with humor and rock, the film leaves much to contemplate. We have a great time talking about it, so check it out then tune in. The Next Reel – when the movie ends, our conversation begins!Film SundriesWatch this on Apple or Amazon, or find other places at JustWatchScript OptionsTheatrical trailerOriginal MaterialLetterboxd Join the conversation with movie lovers from around the world on The Next Reel's Discord channel!Become a Member Today! $5 monthly or $55 annuallyVisit our WATCH PAGE to rent or purchase movies we've talked about on the shows that are part of The Next Reel's family of podcasts. By doing so, you get to watch the movie and help us out in the process as a portion comes back our way. Enjoy!Build your own website (or one for your granny!) with Squarespace. Try it today!Here's where you can find us around the internet:The WebLetterboxdFacebookInstagramThreadsXYouTubeFlickchartPinterestPete AndyWe spend hours every week putting this show together for you, our dear listener, and it would sure mean a lot to us if you considered becoming a member. When you do, you get early access to shows, ad-free episodes, and a TON of bonus content. To those who already support the show, thank you. To those who don't yet: what are you waiting for?Become a Member here: $5 monthly or $55 annuallyWhat are some other ways you can support us and show your love? Glad you asked!You can buy TNR apparel, stickers, mugs and more from our MERCH PAGE.Or buy books, plays, etc. that was the source for movies we've discussed on the show from our ORIGINALS PAGE.Or renew or sign up for a Letterboxd Pro or Patron account with our LETTERBOXD MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT.Or sign up for AUDIBLE.

The Film That Blew My Mind is nominated for Best Indie Podcast Webby Awards. Please show your support and cast your vote for the People's Voice Award at the link below. Thank you! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/podcasts/features/best-indie-podcast____For our final episode of season one, we took our show on the road to record an episode before a live audience at the Sonoma International Film Festival. John Cameron Mitchell, the ultimate multi-hyphenate and creator of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, joined Cooper and Tabitha on stage for a conversation about Robert Altman's legendary Nashville. With a cast composed of Karen Black, Keith Carradine, Ronee Blakely, Lily Tomlin, Shelly Duvall, Geraldine Chaplin, Jeff Goldblum, and more, the film knits together the stories of twenty four characters as they navigate their time and place in their own, idiosyncratic ways.John shares his own experience seeing the film, a halfway-fruitful exchange with Nashville screenwriter Joan Tewksbury, and personal encounters with Samuel Beckett and Robert Altman himself. Plus, how the scene with Keith Carradine singing the Oscar-winning song “I'm Easy” inspired parts of John's own film Shortbus (2006), what he learned from the Sundance labs with Michelle Satter, and why bedwetters are his kind of people.____ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Enemies and adversaries, they try and tear me down!" Grab your band and stalk your ex because this week we're covering John Cameron Mitchell's rock classic "Hedwig & the Angry Inch." Credits: Hosts: Jesse McAnally & Andrew DeWolf Podcast Edited By: Andrew DeWolf Theme Songs: Robyn Nash of IOU Music UK Keeper of the Cheese: Juliet Antonio This show is a part of the Broadway Podcast Network Check out this Etsy Shop Social Media: Our WEBSITE Musicals with Cheese on Twitter Musicals W/ Cheese on Instagram Email us at musicaltheatrelives@gmail.com Merch!! Jess Socials Jesse McAnally on Twitter Jess McAnally on Instagram Andrew Socials Andrew DeWolf on Instagram Andrew DeWolf on Twitter Use our Affiliate Link Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello everyone…we recorded a special episode of Coffee With Krummenacher about Victor's times and friendship with Mojo Nixon.  We discuss what it was like being on the road when Mojo was opening for Victor's band Camper Van Beethoven, making split flexi-discs and doing inspired photo shoots together, Mojo and Camper playing The Filmmore together, taking mushrooms and long nights with the man, piss-filled cereal bowls, Mojo's sweet shamanistic outlook on life, living an authentic life, Mojo's Camper Van Beethoven cover version, and how Mojo was going to be on the Revolutions Per Movie podcast in a few weeks to talk about a Replacements documentary that he saw in his head that didn't exist (yet) and the excited email he sent me about his ideas.  It's a wild and beautiful tribute to a singular, weirdo force that is no longer with us.Normally, ‘Coffee With Krummenacher' is just one of the exclusive bonus shows we have over at the Revolutions Per Movie Patreon (a podcast where my guests talk about their favorite music documentaries or music narrative films), but I thought we should make this episode available to everyone.  If you've enjoyed what you've heard, please consider supporting what we do over at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie.  Thank you.MOJO NIXON:https://mojomanifestomovie.com/Revolutions Per Movie:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.Guests have included Peter Buck of R.E.M., Paul Hanley of The Fall, Julie Klausner of Hulu's Difficult People, John Cameron Mitchell of Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Nick Aguilar of Frankie And The Witch Fingers, Paddy Considine of HBO's House Of Dragons, Andrew Rieger of Elf Power, Lisa Fancher of Frontier Records & Kliph Scurlock of Flaming Lips/Gruff Rhys to name a few.New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.Thank you. Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor and Dylan are joined by Rebecca Naomi Jones (Oklahoma, American Idiot). Fresh off of seeing Countess Luann's Countess Cabaret at 54 Below, Connor fills Dylan in on the Bravo tea that was freshly poured. Rebecca happened to have co-starred with Luann on Hulu's Difficult People, which kicks off the convo on her CREDITS, mama. She fills the twins in on growing up as a lifelong New Yorker, experiencing the culture of the city, and her recent performance and masterclass at her old middle school. We discuss all things Oklahoma (that f*cks!), Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and American Idiot. Rebecca also divulges on the dream of working with John Cameron Mitchell. Backstage tales from Significant Other, a post-COVID guest spot on And Just Like That…, and appearing in Netflix's Someone Great (one of Connor's faves) are just a few of the stories we dive into. Recommendations for Self Esteem and all Sharon Horgan content, meaningful chats on self love, and lessons of gratitude make this a thrilling episode. We love Rebecca!Follow Rebecca on Instagram!Follow DRAMA. on Twitter & Instagram & TiktokFollow Connor MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramFollow Dylan MacDowell on Twitter & InstagramEdited by DylanSupport the podcast by subscribing to DRAMA+, which also includes bonus episodes, Instagram Close Friends content, and more!

This week, we talked to actor, director, writer, and musician John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Shortbus, Anthem: Homunculus) about the classic Mayles Brothers film Gimme Shelter, documenting the Stones U.S. tour and the Altamont tragedy. We also discuss John's new upcoming series, ‘Cancelation Island,' the Stones being canceled themselves, the punk rock influence of Little Richard on the band, the backstory behind why the free concert really happened, Jagger & Bowie as the aristocrats of rock, the musical beauty and ramshackle imperfections within the Stones, the power of Tina Turner, rock n' roll skepticism, which rock stars were the pure avatars of id, the documentary influence & legacy of the Mayles Brothers (and how they got the trust of their subjects), The Stones impressive lineage with legendary film directors, several newer Altamont films that we dug up, John's live Cassette Roulette shows and the sonic influences throughout his life on his art, getting past our Mick Jagger hang-ups, dealing with stage crashers and a look at the end of the hippie era.So come on and bust a button on your trousers with this week's episode of Revolutions Per Movie!JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL:Instagram: @johncameronmitchellLOT 63, GRAVE C: short film about Meredith Hunterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxnVY37b0ME&ab_channel=rxtTHE ROLLING STONES, HELLS ANGELS AND ALTAMONT A NEW VIEW:https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/01/the-rolling-stones-hells-angels-and-altamont-a-new-view/Revolutions Per Movie:Host Chris Slusarenko (Eyelids, Guided By Voices, owner of Clinton Street Video rental store) is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is your deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide.New episodes of Revolutions Per Movies are released every Thursday, and if you like the show, please subscribe, rate, and review it on your favorite podcast app.The show is also a completely independent affair, so the best way to support the show is through our Patreon at patreon.com/revolutionspermovie, where you can get weekly bonus episodes and exclusive goods sent to you just for joining.patreon.com/revolutionspermovie@revolutionspermvoieX, BlueSky: @revpermovieTheme by Eyelids 'My Caved In Mind'www.musicofeyelids.bandcamp.comArtwork by Jeff T. Owenshttps://linktr.ee/mymetalhand Click here to get EXCLUSIVE BONUS WEEKLY Revolutions Per Movie content on our Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This candid chat with legendary compser, co-creator of Hedwig & The Angry Inch and all-around terrific person known as Stephen Trask continues, picking up where we left off: the difficulties of coming out during the Reagan era, the extremes of youthful idealism, protest & arrests, Don Hill's and the dream of a better nightlife future coming true with Squeezebox!, meeting John Cameron Mitchell, Cheater, Leonardo the heartthrob, special slices, CBGB blizzards & more. Join the Craig & Friends Patreon to get bonus content while supporting the show. Stephen On Instagram Stephen On Twitter

Jess is joined by writer, actor and director JOHN CAMERON MITCHELL to discuss everything HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH and SHORTBUS. Plus: Julius' bar, New Orleans, RENT, promoting Hedwig on THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW vs. LETTERMAN and entering his villain era via GIRLS, JOE EXOTIC and SHRILL. IG: @jessxnyc Check out Jess' docu-pod series FINDING FIRE ISLAND about the history, mystique and lore of Cherry Grove & The Pines

This week we are joined by video essayist Lady Emily in discussing John Cameron Mitchell's cult classic. Angie remembers her teenage punk years, Emily shops the Criterion Collection, and Kaveh ponders what kind of person went to the movies the week of 9/11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the forty-second episode of Season 9 (Keep It Musical!) Kyle is joined by fellow podcaster Michael Willer and novelist Alex Buda to discuss the raucous punk rock musical sensation that shattered the gender binary and confronted the modern complexity of personal identity before there was official language to do so in John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001).

From one queer, cult, off-Broadway hit to the next, it's time for Stephen Trask and John Cameron Mitchell's Hedwig and the Angry Inch and what is arguably its thesis song: "The Origin of Love" Shannon is escited because of Eddie Izzard, and Erik is excited because of Plato. All clips are from 1999's Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Original Cast Album featuring John Cameron Mitchell are used in accordance with the Fair Use Exemption for criticism and commentary. Buy/stream the album on Amazon! Listen to the SMSTS playlist on Spotify! Follow SMSTS on Instagram: @somuchstufftosing Email the show: somuchstufftosing@gmail.com

This week, Caroline & Carson are covering John Cameron Mitchell's 2001 cult classic, Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Carson continues his history of not knowing musicals are movies and he has to guess who wasn't in the 2014 Broadway production- Aaron Taylor Johnson, Taye Diggs, or Michael C. Hall. We have a nuanced conversation on gender, sexuality, and how Hedwig simply is, Hedwig. It's a REAL GOOD TIME!  A HUGE thank you to Kalie McAlexander for our social media. Make sure to Follow us on FB, Twitter, Instagram, & Tiktok- hhynspod A special thank you to our patrons- Lola Lirola, Carrie Betts, Sherry Betts, J.D. Smith, Matt Brown, Darrin Freeborn, & Stephen Woosley.  If you'd like a shoutout on the show and bonus content, head over to our Patreon- patreon.com/hhynspod. The Patreon contains series on all of our favorite films. Our Mel Brooks series is coming soon, beginning with 1967's The Producers.  We'd love to have you over on the Patreon. You can get all of our content for just $5/month. 

This episode discusses the brutal murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary in 1990. It also discusses an entire denomination's apparent erasure of women. Karl Saint Lucy is a songwriter, composer, and vocalist living in The Bronx. Karl is the songwriter, a co-composer (with music producer Marius de Vries), and a co-producer of A24's first movie musical, F**king Identical Twins, directed by Larry Charles, which stars Megan Thee Stallion in her first feature film. Saint Lucy was a featured soloist on John Cameron Mitchell's Anthem: Homunculus musical podcast by Luminary Originals and was an alto finalist for the GRAMMY Award-winning men's choir, Chanticleer, in 2017. Karl's father, Michael Johnson, is the prime suspect in the unsolved 1990 murder of Elizabeth Mackintosh on the campus of Covenant Theological Seminary.The ‘Cold Justice' Team Helps Investigate The ‘Savage' Murder Of A Seminary StudentUS murder suspect 'will not face charges' after Edinburgh nurse killedRESPONSE TO LETTER TO CHURCHESREGISTER FOR RETREATCONUncertain is a podcast of Tears of Eden, a community and resource for those in the aftermath of Spiritual Abuse. If you're enjoying this podcast, please take a moment to like, subscribe, or leave a review on your favorite podcasting listening apparatus. You can support the podcast by going to TearsofEden.org/supportTo get in touch with us please email tearsofeden.org@gmail.comFollow on Instagram @uncertainpodcast

John Cameron Mitchell gives a rare deep dive into his career in musical theater before Hedwig, including his gig recording Into the Woods demos for an aborted CD-ROM project and auditioning for James Lapine. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I'm joined by legendary character actor William Fichtner. I had him on the show to discuss his latest film 88. Having appeared in a wide range of films along with television and theater roles over the course of his career, William Fichtner continues to carve out a distinctive reputation as one of our most versatile and talented actors, whether in comedy or drama, action or character study. He is one of Hollywood's most distinct and familiar faces. Fichtner can next be seen in the Robert Rodriguez feature film Hypnotic alongside Ben Affleck and Alice Braga, and in 88 directed by Thomas Ikimi. Other recent films include The Birthday Cake, co-starring Ewan McGregor and Val Kilmer; The Space Between, opposite Kelsey Grammer and directed by Rachel Winter; Jack & Josie directed by Sarah Lancaster; Armed, written and directed by Mario Van Peebles; Finding Steve McQueen with Forest Whitaker, and opposite Jeffery Wright in the indie feature O.G. directed by Madeleine Sackler that premiered on HBO. Fichtner also starred alongside Jon Voight in the indie feature American Wrestler: The Wizard; Krystal directed by William H. Macy, and produced and starred in the indie feature The Neighbor. Pivoting to the other side of the camera, Fichtner directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in his feature film Cold Brook shot mostly in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. Segueing between television and feature films, Fichtner led an ensemble cast in the original first 2 seasons of the international crime series Crossing Lines. He recurred on HBO's Entourage from 2009-2011 and played ‘FBI Agent Alexander Mahone' for three seasons on Fox's hit drama series, Prison Break. William recently played Adam on CBS's hit show Mom opposite Allison Janney, from creator Chuck Lorre. William can now be seen in the Peacock limited series Joe vs Carol where he stars alongside Kate McKinnon and John Cameron Mitchell. Other feature films include 12 Strong for producer Jerry Bruckheimer; Independence Day:Resurgence directed by Roland Emmerich; Paramount's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; director Gore Verbinski's The Lone Ranger and Neil Blomkamp's Elysium. He also co-starred in writer-director Paul Haggis' Academy Award-winning Crash. For his performance in that film, he shared a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast in a Feature Film. Other film credits include Drive Angry for director Patrick Lussier; Shawn Levy's Date Night; Blades of Glory with Will Ferrell; Chris Nolan's The Dark Knight; the remake of The Longest Yard; the comedy The Amateurs with Jeff Bridges; Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives; Ridley Scott's Black Hawk Down; What's The Worst That Could Happen; Wolfgang Peterson's The Perfect Storm; Drowning Mona; Ultraviolet and Equilibrium, both for writer-director Kurt Wimmer; Armageddon directed by Michael Bay; Michael Mann's Heat; Robert Zemeckis' Contact; Doug Liman's Go; Strange Days directed by Katherine Bigelow; Passion of Mind; Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath; Agnieszka Holland's Julie Walking Home and The Settlement with John C. Reilly, among many others. As a member of the Circle Repertory Theatre, Fichtner won critical acclaim for his role in The Fiery Furnace, directed by Norman Rene. Other stage credits include Raft of the Medusa at the Minetta Lane Theatre, The Years at the Manhattan Theatre Club, Clothes for a Summer Hotel at the Williamstown Theatre festival and Machinal at The Public Theatre. 88 is currently available on VOD. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/followingfilms/support

I'm joined by the fabulous Stephen Trask to talk co-creating the Hedwig character, his compositional process, why Hedwig means so much to so many, the way “Midnight Radio” lights up our life, the long road to getting the film made, working with John Cameron Mitchell, a bad time with Danny DeVito, why the "Clueless" musical is in limbo, his involvement with the "Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion" musical, "This Ain't No Disco", showing Hedwig at Sundance, the many many unreleased songs tucked away in Stephen's vault, Broadway horror stories, the attempted Hedwig sequel, and much much more. Watch this space for upcoming episodes with Frank DeMarco, John Cameron Mitchell, Mike Potter and more. Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, participate in the Movie Clubs before recording and much much more. ————————————————————— Donate to The Colorado Club Q GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/colorado-springs-club-q-shooting Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu Donate to the Abortion Support Network https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/ Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA) https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html

The enchanting and endlessly talented Divina De Campo joined me for a chat about everything Hedwig this Spring in Manchester, during Divina's triumphant run in the first UK stage production of Hedwig & The Angry Inch in 20 years. This is Part 1 of the Craig & Friends Hedwig Movie Club, watch this space for upcoming episodes with Stephen Trask, Frank DeMarco, John Cameron Mitchell, Mike Potter and more. Congratulations Divina on being awarded Best Performance In A Musical at the UK Theatre Awards! More Divina https://www.instagram.com/divinadecampo https://twitter.com/Divinadecampo https://lnk.to/DECODED Support this show by checking the refreshed benefit tiers and hott new lower prices at https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends Be a Pal, a Friend, a Friend With Benefits or a Best Friend and receive early & uncut ad-free versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus solo episodes, exclusive episodes with Ada & I discussing life as two queer poly partners who are about to be parents, participate in the Movie Clubs before recording and much much more. ————————————————————— Donate to Amnesty International To Aid Ukraine https://tinyurl.com/448f36wu Donate to the Abortion Support Network https://www.asn.org.uk/fundraising/ Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund https://www.pledge.to/protect-defend-trans-youth-fund#donate Support Black Lives Matter & Black Trans Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co https://blacktranslivesmatter.carrd.co Monkeypox Vaccine Info (UK) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/monkeypox-vaccination-resources/monkeypox-waiting-for-your-vaccination Monkeypox Vaccine Info (USA) https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html