Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Varrati

Sarah and Carrie are joined by Merrilee O'Neil and Michael Varrati, two verified Poirot heads, to talk about A Haunting in Venice (2023). We've got eggs, apples, a comparison of various Poirots through the years, multiple Hallowe'en parties, gothic palazzos, and of course honey! 

There's a Zombie Outside - HMSG Interview Michael VarratiSuch an honor to chat with our friend & HMSG Champion, Michael Varrati, about his brand new film THERE'S A ZOMBIE OUTSIDE (2024). Following in the footsteps of Pittsburgh's finest - the Maestro, George A. Romero - Varrati has crafted a zombie feature with a distinct social message that speaks to the lovers of modern independent genre cinema!We hope you let this episode inside your hearts and minds!Michael Varrati is a filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and host known for an array of multi-genre work across film and television. Some of his credits include the award-winning workplace thriller The Office is Mine, techno-horror Unusual Attachment, and a number of TV and movie projects for networks like Netflix, Lifetime, Disney Channel, Hallmark, France's M6, and more, with such titles as Christmas With You (A Netflix Top 10 movie in 63 countries), Christmas in Vermont, and The Wrong Stepmother (which was voted by Yahoo news as one "The 18 Best Lifetime movies of All Time"). More recent projects include writing/directing the recent feature film There's a Zombie Outside, as well as work on The Boulet Brothers' Halfway to Halloween Special, Shudder's Behind the Monsters, holiday horror anthology film Deathcember, the thrillers My Acting Coach Nightmare and A Nurse to Die For, multiple seasons of The Boulet Brothers Dragula, and work three years running on the prestigious Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (Writer- 2022, Writer/Director- 2023, 2024). Varrati was the creator and host of Dead for Filth, a podcast devoted to the intersection of queer identity and the horror genre, and most recently, Varrati has created and co-hosts a popular podcast all about cult cinema called Midnight Mass with his frequent collaborator, drag icon Peaches Christ. Varrati frequently speaks at events like San Diego Comic Con International and his work has been covered by such publications as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, MTV News, Out, and more.Support the show

On this episode of On the Rocks, spooky season continues as we chat about all things horror and queer cinema with filmmaker, columnist, podcaster, and screenwriter Michael Varrati. We deep dive into the connection between the queer community and horror, Michael's own journey into film, what horror movies you should see, our take on reboots and sequels, and…Christmas movies? Yes, we talk about it all…with guest co-host multimedia artist Sumner Mormeneo and your host with the sassy most, Alexander Rodriguez. Raise a glass, we are putting the spirits into spirits, it's On the Rocks!

Kansas.  The Great Salt Lake.  Peaches Christ.  Michael Varrati.  Abandoned carnival.  Am I listing the components of an unlikely-to-happen but likely-to-be-wild road trip?  Or is it the perfect formula for a really fun episode where two of our favorite guests return to discuss the weirdly atmospheric ultimate-indie horror film?   Join the Random Acts of Cinema Discord server here! *Come support the podcast and get yourself or someone you love a random gift at our merch store.  T-shirts, hoodies, mugs, stickers, and more! If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Yukio Mishima and Domoto Masaki's Patriotism or The Right of Love and Death (1966).

In this episode of Q&C Presents: Conversations With Creators, join me as I sit down with prolific filmmaker Michael Varrati. Known for his unique contributions to both horror and LGBTQ film, Michael delves into his creative process, the intersection of queer identity and horror, and his latest work, 'There's a Zombie Outside,' which recently screened at the FILMOUT San Diego and Popcorn Frights film festivals. The conversation explores Michael's journey from his early inspirations to the challenges and triumphs of indie filmmaking. Michael also shares insights on the evolving landscape of queer horror and offers advice for aspiring indie filmmakers. Follow Michael Varrati on social: Twitter | x: @MichaelVarrati IG: @michaelvarrati Follow Quills & Chills on social: IG: @quillsandchills Bluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social TWITTER: @QuillsAndChills YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

In this episode of Q&C Presents: Conversations With Creators, join me as I sit down with prolific filmmaker Michael Varrati. Known for his unique contributions to both horror and LGBTQ film, Michael delves into his creative process, the intersection of queer identity and horror, and his latest work, 'There's a Zombie Outside,' which recently screened at the FILMOUT San Diego and Popcorn Frights film festivals. The conversation explores Michael's journey from his early inspirations to the challenges and triumphs of indie filmmaking. Michael also shares insights on the evolving landscape of queer horror and offers advice for aspiring indie filmmakers. Follow Michael Varrati on social: Twitter | x: @MichaelVarrati IG: @michaelvarrati Follow Quills & Chills on social: IG: @quillsandchills Bluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.social TWITTER: @QuillsAndChills YOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast

We're in domestic thriller territory this week! We watched 90's classic The Hand That Rocks the Cradle! Along with us on this trip back in time to talk rich people problems is filmmaker, screenwriter, and cohost of the Midnight Mass podcast Michael Varrati!!! We discuss sinister boobage, the process of creating a new identity, and so much Checkhov! Check out our Patreon for exclusive episodes every week that you won't find here on the main feed! Sign up and see what's happening at patreon.com/triplemmmpod Follow us on the socials @triplemmmpod Clayton - @justhappy2cu Shawn - @murphthesmurph Michael - @MichaelVarrati Email us at menwholikemenwholikemoviespod@gmail.com If you're enjoying the pod, take a couple seconds to give us a rate/review - it helps us out SO much! Don't forget to be kind out there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/triplemmmpod/support

Bryan and Dave are joined this week for their episode celebrating Latin American History Month by Dracula enthusiast, Michael Varrati! Long thought of as a lost movie, the fully restored version of Dracula, produced in tandem with Tod Browning's version with Spanish-speaking actors, the movie is practically the same film with some key differences which have, since its restoration in the 90's, caused many people to declare it the better version of Dracula. Is it? Well, it's complicated. We're going to give you all the facts and tell you all about it in this episodio.

What's up, Rotters. We're back. And class is in session. For the first epsiode of Season 5 - Vicious Varsity, I'm joined once again by the incredible multi-hyphenate Michael Varrati In this lesson, we discuss the 1986 prank-gone-wrong slasher SLAUGHTER HIGH

It's time for the next chapter of our SUBSPECIES retrospective! Michelle and Radu's journey continues with BLOODLUST: SUBSPECIES III, shot at the same time as the acclaimed second film. Then, we're looking at VAMPIRE JOURNALS, the series spin-off that may just be the best-looking Full Moon movie, period. Michael Varrati is back on the show to help us sort through Ted Nicolaou's Romanian vampire saga.  Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli  Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck  Logo by Doug McCambridge  Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks  YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks  Next week's episode: Parasite 

"Poets, geniuses, revolutionaries. Lemonade Mouth has been called all of these things. But the real story, the story of our band came to be, is a mystery to them all."May-usical Month comes to a close with an all-time great Disney Channel Original Movie and arguably the best made-for-TV teen movie about a fake band, ever, LEMONADE MOUTH! This week the Wives Colangelo are joined by returning guest Michael Varrati to talk about DCOMs as baby's first cult films, why this movie transcends its target audience, and we say a prayer to Lesbian Jesus.----Become a Patron!https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom-----Follow Our GuestSocial Media: @MichaelVarratiMidnight Mass Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0gUZDt6rbL9rIuvWbajGZ8-----Article Discussed10 Years of Lemonade Mouth: The Perfect DCOM (https://oberlinreview.org/23546/arts/10-years-of-lemonade-mouth-the-perfect-disney-channel-original-movie/)-----Find the Show on Twitter & Instagram: @ThisEndsAtPromBJ Colangelo —Twitter & Instagram: @BJColangeloHarmony Colangelo — Twitter & Instagram: @Veloci_trap_tor----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

On today's episode, we're diving in and telling the age old story of a boy and his hand, while we revisit the horror comedy classic, Idle Hands (1999). This movie was directed by Rodman Flender and written by Terri Hughes and Ron Milbauer.This movie stars Devon Sawa, Seth Green, Elden Hensen, Jessica Alba, and Vivica A. FoxJoining me for this episode is fellow cult movie enthusiast, Michael Varrati!!!! We chop it up about how this crazy movie came to be and just have a fun conversation about cult cinema and horror as a whole!!!Intro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.comFollow Michael on Instagram and TwitterFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Twitter, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 10's guest is Michael Varrati, writer, director, podcaster known for his work on The Boulet Brothers' Dragula. Besides Dragula, Michael's works include Tales of Poe, A Christmas in Vermont, The Wrong Stepmother, Unusual Attachment, the audio series Darkest Night and Deadly Manners. He is an expert pop culture, horror and its relationship to the LGBTQ experience. PATREON: Check out the EXTENDED CUT of this episode with BONUS MATERIAL exclusively for our Early Bird Patreon Subscribers! https://www.patreon.com/ScreamDreamsPod Follow Scream Dreams: linktr.ee/screamdreams Welcome to SCREAM DREAMS - The Nightmares That Shaped Us! This is the show that delves into our most vivid dreams and nightmares, and how they affect our lives and work. Show hosts are Catherine Corcoran (Terrifier, Return to Nuke 'Em High), James A Janisse (Kill Count, Dead Meat Podcast) and Barbara Crampton (Re-Animator, Suitable Flesh). Episode 10 live premieres on Wednesday 1/17 at 7:15 AM PST / 10.15 AM EST. We hope to see you then for our LIVE CHAT - and please don't forget to Like, Subscribe and Comment. In this episode, we debate whether the Scream Dreams studio is kind of yonic – and what yonic means! Michael talks about his Troma connections, working with Peaches Christ on his Midnight Mass show, the queer appeal of Disney villains and Dracula's lesbian origins, cult movies and Rocky Horror, advice for making a first feature, and the secret of getting ‘camp' right. For this week's Side Barb, it's another mad-lib written by Catherine – this one is very witchy! We really welcome your Feedback - please let us know what you think of the show so far in the comments, suggest any fun nightmare games we might play, as well as future guests you'd like to see on the show! Scream Dreams links: linktr.ee/screamdreams --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scream-dreams/support

SUBSPECIES is back with a vengeance as the series finds it's footing, and a great new star! Michael Varrati of "The Boulet Brothers' Dragula" joins us to talk about what may be the crowning achievement in the SUBSPECIES franchise... and maybe all of Full Moon?  Also, be sure to tune in later this week for our FULL-LENGTH INTERVIEW with two of the stars of SUBSPECIES II: Kevin Spirtas (who plays Mel) and Denice Duff (who plays Michelle)! Hosted by Jarrod Hornbeck and Steve Guntli  Theme song by Kyle Hornbeck  Logo by Doug McCambridge  Email: puppetmasterscastlefreaks@gmail.com Instagram/Threads: @puppetmasters_castlefreaks  YouTube: @PuppetMastersCastleFreaks  Next week's episode: Psychos In Love 

Film Historian David Del Valle and filmmaker/historian Michael Varrati

Today's Show we have another great Quadruple blast of “5 Questions With…” featuring all 5 of our guests from last week. I love asking my guests 5 random and usually goofy questions to bring out their personalities and as we wrap up spooky season, I love the personalities from these last guests of October. First up are the uber talented couple who do it all, act, sing, write, direct and produce. Emerson Collins and Blake McIver have been regulars on the Left of Str8 Show since we first started back in 2015 and I am honored to call them friends both on and off the air. Next up is the creator of the “Bad Boy” comedy series, Artie O'Daly. Artie is an amazing actor who can be seen guesting on some of my favorite television shows and movies. He has created “Bad Boy” and writes, directs, starts and edits each episode. It has some of the best writing and the cast plays off each other amazingly. You can check the series out on YouTube and Dekkoo. My first spooky season guest playing this week is Michael Varrati, who is an amazing writer, director and producer as well as hosting the “Midnight Mass” podcast. Michael has written and directed the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards, written horror and Christmas movies and spoken about horror and lgbtq issues and connectivity eloquently for year. Finally, we have a first timer to the show, Mike Zara, who wrote on one of my favorite television shows, “Major Crimes.” He also has written a terrific cross-genre movie, “Letters to Satan Clause,” what trouble a wrongly placed ‘N' can cause. I am really excited for the company he has started, “Toy Storiez,” which helps toy companies create IP's and Product Placements and combines Mike's love of toys and writing. Be sure to check out my guest's Website at: www.emersoncollins.com www.artieodaly.com and www.toystoriez.com and you can find them on Social Media here: @emersoncollins @blakemciver @artieodaly @michaelvarrati and @zarashots Thank you for listening to the Left of Str8 Radio Network, hosted by Scott Fullerton. The Left of Str8 Radio Network was created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and we talk to and about, celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy. We post our weekly lgbtq news show, The Rainbow Rundown on Mondays, Our Left of Str8 Interviews post on Thursdays and Fridays, and we post our bonus "5 Questions With...." our Interviewee's on Tuesdays. Our newest show, "Bears of a Certain Age," airs on its own YouTube Channel in our partnership with The Queer Centric every Wednesday. Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. Go to our website at www.leftofstr8radio.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network. You can find the video podcast of each episode on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $8 a month, or $13 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8 .............Thanks, Scott

We conclude spooky season with the scariest movie of them all: a musical movie based on the song "Monster Mash" starring Candace Cameron, and yes she does "sing" in it. But at least there's a whole cast of fun actors in this off-the-wall bonkers movie. And to guest Michael's point: is anyone else going to talk about this movie?Michael's Socials: @michaelvarratiMidnight Mass Socials -Twitter: @MidnightMassPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midnightmasspodcastPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Stop Making Sense!

Today's Show we have our last two guests for spooky season interviews. Up first is a return guest to the Left of Str8 Show, Michael Varrati, who is widely known in the horror genre, especially the lgbtq horror genre. I talked to Michael many years ago where we talked about his origin in the genre and having grown up near where I am living here in NE Ohio. Michael also had the honor of being asked to his alma mater near me here at Kent State to give the commencement address for the lgbtq graduates this year. Whether Michael is writing, directing, producing, podcasting or just an invitee of fun events, he does them all fantastically. He not only wrote the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards program for the second year this past May, but also directed it for the first time as well. Look for Michael and projects by his June Gloom productions and listen to his latest podcast “Midnight Mass.” You should also look for past episodes of “Dead For Filth,” you can thank me later. Be sure to check out my guest's Social Media here: @michaelvarrati Thank you for listening to the Left of Str8 Radio Network, hosted by Scott Fullerton. The Left of Str8 Radio Network was created for the LGBTQ Community and our Straight Allies and we talk to and about, celebrities and personalities from the worlds of Entertainment, Foodies, Music, Books, and Advocacy. We post our weekly lgbtq news show, The Rainbow Rundown on Mondays, Our Left of Str8 Interviews post on Thursdays and Fridays, and we post our bonus "5 Questions With...." our Interviewee's on Tuesdays. Our newest show, "Bears of a Certain Age," airs on its own YouTube Channel in our partnership with The Queer Centric every Wednesday. Please share with your friends and follow us on social media @leftofstr8 on Instagram, @leftofstr8radio on Twitter (X), and Left of Str8 Show on Facebook. If you like us, please give our episodes a 5 star rating so more people will find them in the Algorithm. Go to our website at www.leftofstr8radio.com to listen to all shows, enter contests, write questions to the show for Scott or Guests, and if you want to be a guest or host on the network. You can find the video podcast of each episode on YouTube and Spotify, and the audio podcast is available at all major distributors including: iTunes, iHeart Radio, GoodPods, Amazon Music, Audible, Google Podcasts and more. You can support the show on our Patreon Page for as little as $3 a month, $8 a month, or $13 a month, to help cover show expenses and other costs. you can find us over at www.patreon.com/leftofstr8 .............Thanks, Scott

“Dark and Stormy Night” (October 28, 1994) We've talked before how Family Matters has a more liberal take on typical hijinx than most sitcoms, but the show's sixth season Halloween episode went full on Dracula — by which we mean Francis Ford Coppola. It's really ambitious! And Hariette has never looked sexier! And we're very stoked to have Michael Varrati on hand to discuss it because not everyone would be able to spot this darkling little gem hidden in the 1994 TGIF lineup. Listen to Michael's podcast Midnight Mass — and in particular listen to the episode all about Prom Night 2. It's a hoot. Watch Glen's episode of Ninjago: Dragons Rising, now streaming on Netflix! And if you're not sure what a Ninjago is, watch Ninjago Decoded, Glen's video series that explains the history of the Ninjago TV show. Go shop at our TeePublic store! Follow: GEE on Facebook • GEE's Facebook Group • GEE on Twitter • GEE on Instagram • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn And yes, we do have an official website! We even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode's art was designed by Ian O'Phelan.

Welcome back to “The Rainbow Rundown” our weekly recap of the top News and Entertainment stories for the LGBTQ Community, that hit our hot button here at Left of Straight Radio. It is Monday, October 23, 2023 and this is the AI Team here as our humans take the day off to prepare for interviews and podcasts for the rest of the week. Be sure to subscribe to Left of Straight wherever you listen, on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, or your favorite podcast distributor. Alright, key up the programming, start the servers, and here is the first story from your friends and Left of Straight Radio: Judy and Dennis Shepard Talk to Katie Couric 25 Years After Matthews Death Florida Republican Who Sponsored “Don't Say Gay Bill” Goes to Jail Federal Judge Upholds Injunction Against Montana's Drag Ban Zealot Preacher Duncan Urbanek Calls Again For Gays To Be Shot In Texas Diana Nyad Reverses Her Controversial Position on Trans Athletes New Hulu Series Has A Fabulous Five of…Ghost Hunting? Jai Rodriguez Returns to NYC For Shows at 54 Below OUT 100 Have Been Announced: Here's Where The TV Special Can Be Found What's Ahead This Week on Left of Str8 Radio Thank you for listening to this week's Rainbow Rundown from our Talent-less AI Team here at Left of Straight Radio. Here's what we have in store for you this week ahead. Tomorrow, Tuesday, we have “5 Questions With…” where we bring back our friends we interviewed last week for 5 Final, usually silly questions for them to ponder. It's fun and quirky and be sure to listen in. On Wednesday, Scott is joined with his friend Jonny from The Queer Centric on another episode of “Bears of a Certain Age,” the lifestyle talk show for gay men approaching 50 and up in the bear and chub communities. Thursday Scott has two interviews with some of his favorite returning guests. Fantastic and talented couple Emerson Collins and Blake McIver are back to catch up and talk about the amazing projects they have been a part of recently and then our friend Artie O'Daly is back teasing the brand new season 2 of his hit web series, “Bad Boy.” And Friday, we finish up the spooky season month with two great interviews. First up is our returning friend Michael Varrati, who is an amazing writer, director and podcaster in the Horror realms and the occasional Christmas Movie. And Finally, for the first time on the Left of straight show, an amazing writer, Mike Zara is on to tell us about one of my favorite shows he worked on and upcoming business where he merges the worlds of writing, toys and entertainment. Give this episode a 5 star rating and tune in next Monday for more lgbtq news and entertainment from the AI team here at Left of Straight Radio.

What's Up, Rotters! This week, the most excellent Michael Varrati returns to Brain Rot to discuss the 1989 Stephen King anthology movie - CAT'S EYE  Which is your favourite out of Quitters Inc,The Ledge and General? Let us know by finding us on the socials here: www.SteviesBrainRot.com 

In which Angel stalks Lilah and Lindsey.   Dana Piccoli, Ryan Houlihan, Nic G, and, filling in for Ian Carlos Crawford, Midnight Mass podcast Michael Varrati talk the Angel s2 episode "Blood Money"   Buy our stuff on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Slayerfestx98 Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slayerfestx98 Follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/slayerfestx98/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/slayerfest98 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/slayerfestx98 Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slayerfestx98/ Follow us on YouTube: tinyurl.com/tq9qs8x

If we've learned nothing over the past few weeks, it's that the ocean is a dark and terrifying place, home to crushing depths, revenge-fueled killer whales, and.... Santa Jaws?! That's right, in this week's episode, we're celebrating Christmas in June with screenwriter Michael Varrati (The Boulet Brothers' Dragula, Christmas With You) and discussing Misty Talley's Christmas cult classic, Santa Jaws.

Craig joined Cherry Torn at Cherry & Sophie's place to welcome Peaches Christ and talk corn nuts, chainsaws, Christian Slater, the game of croquet, color coding, Winona Ryder, bullies, body counts, Snappy Snack Shack, “Femlins”, Big Fun, Martha Dumptruck, internalized misogyny, candy dishes, alternate endings, formative films, good girls gone bad, mineral water, Shannen Doherty, television adaptations and MORE! Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati's MIDNIGHT MASS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midnight-mass/id1571382053 Cherry Torn: https://twitter.com/cherrytornxxx Check 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 episodes, Movie Club participation and much more!

New guest Michael Varrati introduces Jon to a very confounding DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie), which is different from Michael's usual movie discussions. The two break down what they think the parody moments are, discuss Wet Side Story (yes, that's a thing), and how the music slaps so hard. It's all camp, though. Should they do the sequel?Michael's Socials: @michaelvarratiMidnight Mass Socials - Twitter: @MidnightMassPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/midnightmasspodcastPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comFacebook: @butasongpodInstagram: @butasongpodTikTok: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodNext episode: Sing Street (SCT #9)!

The boys are SO excited to welcome filmmaker, podcaster, and horror extraordinaire,  Michael Varrati! He joins your favorite gay duo to discuss the classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street." Hang out with this "dream" team as they discuss an iconic death scene, out-of-control PTA meetings, and the Freddy Krueger museum Nancy's Mom is curating.Coming Soon: The Faculty (1998)Follow Michael!Twitter: @MichaelVarrati Instagram: @michaelvarrati Midnight Mass podcast: @MidnightMassPod IMDB----Don't forget to rate us / leave a review!Follow us!Instagram: @scaredgaypodcastTwitter @scaredgaypodEmail: scaredgaypodcast@gmail.comPablo: @theexercistsfPaul: @paulyoueverwantedMusic by Ronnie Carrierronniecarrier.comArtwork by Patrick AllisonInstagram: @waywardwink

Gals, ghouls, & badass they's of the world, tune in this time to catch our three trivia teams: Ryan C. Bradley & Valerie Ettenhofer, Queer Quadrant, & Horror Hour compete for the FINAL GIRL/BOY/ZADDIE crown. We're joined by special guest, Michael Varrati, who ups our rematch ante with a RAPID HEARTS ROUND. Let's see who survives this time & really knows their queer rom-com trivia in honor of the happiest (but sometimes sweet) time of the year! Wanna play along? Check out the films to watch & rules below:   Rules Everyone starts off with a queerdo hangman that has a wig, 2 monster hands, 2 feet, 2 arms, 2 legs, & a head. For every wrong question, a body part gets slashed! Rapid Heart Round: When you hear the bell, this means double the trouble or double the reward. For every right answer, you gain back 2 body parts. But for every wrong answer, you lose 2 body parts. Are you game enough to try?   Films to watch: 1997's Sparkler Bound The Handmaiden Fire Island Imagine Me & You Rope Saving Face Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie's Dead Aunt)  Shiva Baby But I'm a Cheerleader Portrait of a Lady on Fire Until next time...

Give us a glass of water and a couple of lesbians because we're joining two iconic queens Anthony Perkins (yes, that one) and Stephen Sondheim (yes, that one) for an evening of games, bitchery and murder in 1973's The Last of Sheila! Joining us for the conversation is the co-host of the Midnight Mass Podcast: Michael Varrati!Join us as we go all in on this complex murder mystery/Hollywood satire filled with a cast of pretty reprehensible characters (in the words of our guest: it's a problematic scenario populated by problematic people) while admiring the sheer audacity of Perkins and Sondheim's clever script. Plus: hot Ian McShane, Angela Lansbury tea, Raquel Felch, a "little child molester" who technically wins the movie, and a surprising fact about Joel Schumacher!Questions? Comments? Snark? Connect with the boys on Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Letterboxd, Facebook, or join the Facebook Group to get in touch with other listeners> Trace: @tracedthurman> Joe: @bstolemyremote> Michael: @MichaelVarrati> Midnight Mass: @MidnightMassPodBe sure to support the boys on Patreon! Theme Music: Alexander Nakarada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this week's episode, I couldn't decide if I wanted to run an interview about horror movies, since October's about to begin — or about romantic comedies, in recognition of Billy Eichner's new rom-com Bros. So I decided to run an episode about horror AND romance. It's a revisit of my 2018 interview with Michael Varrati, Hollywood screenwriter responsible for such films as From Hell She Rises, and Seven Dorms of Death … and also A Christmas Reunion and A Christmas in Vermont. Michael's genre-hopping might seem a little weird, but he's not alone in straddling horror and rom-com. We'll have that conversation in a minute. First, in case you haven't heard, I've got a book coming out next year about queer sitcoms! It's called Hi Honey, I'm Homo, and pre-orders are open — head over to gaysitcoms.com to get all the details.Also, big thanks to everyone who supports The Sewers of Paris on Patreon! Patrons get hours of exclusive bonus videos about pop culture history, stickers and stuff in the mail, and shoutouts in YouTube videos.

Come along with me on a trippy decade-hopping trip through the magical, dangerous streets of London chasing down The Girl Of Your Dreams in https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0942367/?ref_=tt_ov_dr (EDGAR WRIGHT)'s tale of ambition, desire, betrayal, music, madness, murder and mod mini dresses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcVnFrxjPjI (LAST NIGHT IN SOHO (2021)). My very special guest for this neon-soaked nightmare is the extremely talented actor/screenwriter/director and cohost of the https://t.co/mVu63DXiqG (MIDNIGHT MASS) podcast, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3623156/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 (MICHAEL VARRATI )(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwIy2ES_-VY (Dragula), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4embwHynBEQ (Tales of Poe), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YjKDQVUhNc&list=PLUII-TIgX3qEb59OBbq0OkJFLTvCB9Qqc (History of Fright)). LAST NIGHT IN SOHO stars https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5057169/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1 (THOMASIN MACKENZIE ), https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5896355/?ref_=tt_cl_t_2 (ANYA TAYLOR-JOY), https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1741002/?ref_=tt_cl_t_3 (MATT SMITH), https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001671/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 (DIANA RIGG), https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3915767/?ref_=tt_cl_t_8 (MICHAEL AJAO) and https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000654/?ref_=tt_cl_t_17 (TERENCE STAMP) 00:00 Intro 02:59 LAST NIGHT IN SOHO 01:14:50 Listener Voicemail 01:16:01 Thank You, Michael Varrati - Watch https://tubitv.com/movies/651671/tales-of-poe?start=true (TALES OF POE) 01:16:47 Final Thoughts on Last Night in Soho 01:21:15 Where Did All the Old Episodes Go? 01:22:49 Wrap Up Next Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrL8JCkC5I0 (GRIMM LOVE (2006) )- Currently on https://tubitv.com/movies/578763/grimm-love?start=true (Tubi.tv) Visit us at http://www.screamqueenz.com/ (www.ScreamQueenz.com) ***** Leave us a message at http://www.screamqueenz.com/voicemail (www.ScreamQueenz.com/voicemail) ***** Get access to THE FINAL REEL, "DAMN YOU, UNCLE LEWIS!" and all other Premium ScreamQueenz PATREON Content for as little as $5 a month. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/screamqueenz (www.Patreon.com/screamqueenz) ***** BUY ME A COFFEE at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/screamqueenz (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/screamqueenz) ***** Get all your SCREAMQUEENZ MERCHANDISE and browse our entire catalog of hand-curated designs at SCREAMTEEZ. Visit http://www.screamqueenz.com/merch (www.screamqueenz.com/merch) ***** Catch all the video fun on the official ScreamQueenz YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2yOVFHmwA0hHEt5Gpd7DA?view_as=subscriber (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2yOVFHmwA0hHEt5Gpd7DA?view_as=subscriber) ***** CAPTIVATE.FM is the only podcast host dedicated to helping your podcast grow. Try them out for free for 7 days at https://www.screamqueenz.com/captivate (https://www.screamqueenz.com/captivate) ***** Don't settle for subpar sound. Get a free 7 day trial of SQUADCAST.FM - Remote Recordings For Professional Podcasters at https://www.screamqueenz.com/squadcast (https://www.screamqueenz.com/squadcast)

Cordelia's seen this movie before.   Zachary Patton-Garcia, Ian Carlos Crawford, and Philip Ellis are joined by Michael Varrati to discus the Angel s1 episode "I've Got You Under My Skin"   Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/Slayerfestx98/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/slayerfestx98 Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/slayerfest98 Follow us on YouTube: tinyurl.com/tq9qs8x Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@slayerfestx98 Follow us on insta: https://www.instagram.com/slayerfestx98/ Buy our stuff on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Slayerfestx98

Greetings, Rotters! This week, we're joined by the hosts of the incredible cult movie podcast Midnight Mass - Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati. We discuss Ken Russell's MENTAL 1988 folk horror/comedy The Lair of the White Worm, starring Amanda Donahoe, Hugh Grant and Peter Capaldi.  London Rotters!! Grab tickets for Peaches' show at the Royal Alber Hall in December here: https://www.royalalberthall.com  Support the show and access benefits like bonus episodes and merch: www.Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot  Twitter: SteviesBrainRot Instagram :BrainRotPod Email: SteviesBrainRot@Gmail.com Letterboxd: SteviesBrainRot FaceBook Group: BrainRotPod Theme by Dean Maynard

Thank God that Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati of the Midnight Mass podcast joined us for our third jump into the works of John Waters.  Otherwise our conversation would lack a noticeable measure of knowledge, context, insight, wit, and depth.  Which is what this film deserves. If you'd like to watch ahead for next week's film, we will be discussing and reviewing Max Ophüls' La Ronde (1950).

This week the kids are thrilled to be joined by horror icon and man-about-town and Midnight Mass co-host, Michael Varrati. This week the movie is Takasi Miike's The Happiness of the Katakuris.  From the wiki: "The Happiness of the Katakuris (カタクリ家の幸福, Katakuri-ke no Kōfuku) is a 2001 Japanese musical comedy horror film directed by Takashi Miike, with screenplay by Kikumi Yamagishi. It is loosely based on the South Korean film The Quiet Family. The film is a surreal horror-comedy in the farce tradition, which includes claymation sequences, musical and dance numbers, a karaoke-style sing-along scene, and dream sequences."Topics discussed WNUF Halloween Special sequel, Infested Hearts, Shock Treatment, Female Trouble, Pink Flamingos, "elevated horror", The Toxic Avenger, GWAR, Killer Tomatoes, The Birds at Cinespia, and Dennis Hopper's Out of the Blue. Next week's movie is David Lynch's Lost Highway. Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel/

Wow! The 25th episode of Bloodhaus! Six whole months! This week the duo does their first double feature: Suspiria (1977) and Suspiria (2018). But first, they talk Jordan Peele's NOPE and sexy, sexy Burt Reynolds. From Wiki: "Suspiria (Latin: [sʊsˈpiːri.a]) is a 1977 Italian supernatural horror film directed by Dario Argento, who co-wrote the screenplay with Daria Nicolodi, partially based on Thomas De Quincey's 1845 essay Suspiria de Profundis. The film stars Jessica Harper as an American ballet student who transfers to a prestigious dance academy but realizes, after a series of brutal murders, that the academy is a front for a supernatural conspiracy. It also features Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Alida Valli, Udo Kier, and Joan Bennett, in her final film role.  It is recognised as one of the most influential films in the horror genre. It served as the inspiration for a 2018 film of the same title, directed by Luca Guadagnino.Next week: The Happiness of the Katakuris with Michael Varrati!Website: http://www.bloodhauspod.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/BloodhausPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhauspod/Email: bloodhauspod@gmail.comDrusilla's art: https://www.sisterhydedesign.com/Drusilla's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydesister/Drusilla's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/drew_phillips/Joshua's website: https://www.joshuaconkel.com/Joshua's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshuaConkel Joshua's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_conkel/Joshua's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/joshuaconkel/

You've heard of found footage horror, but is the world ready for a found commentary horror? In this week's episode of Certified Forgotten, the Matts are joined by writer-director Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) to discuss Director's Cut, Adam Rifkin's movie-within-a-movie collaboration with actor-magician Penn Jillette. There's a lot going on in this film, but let us leave with this: if you've ever wanted to hear hear silent magician Teller speak, well, be careful what you wish for.

Midnight Mass - "Society" We continue our month of podcast interviews with our dear friends at MIDNIGHT MASS POD - the iconic drag legend Peaches Christ & queer horror expert Michael Varrati! We dig into the film SOCIETY (1989)...the ending on this one is a DOOOOOOZY!Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn!We hope you are satiated by this offering & you aren't left wanting....Support the show

The queerest queers to ever queer - drag legend PEACHES CHRIST and horror maestro MICHAEL VARRATI from the MIDNIGHT MASS podcast - join us for a deep dive into our individual Top 5 UNDERSEEN QUEER CULT CLASSICS. There are some real obscure titles here, some stone cold bangers, and all sorts of interesting discussions along the way! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/movieswithgravy/support

Happy (almost) New Year, Rotters!! I just couldn't keep away.  In this bonus episode, I'm joined by filmmaker and podcaster Michael Varrati to discuss the hugely underrated early 80s shocker - New Year's Evil! Enjoy! And have a wicked 2022!!  Toodles! Support the show and access benefits like bonus episodes and merch: www.Patreon.com/SteviesBrainRot  Twitter: SteviesBrainRot Instagram :BrainRotPod Email: SteviesBrainRot@Gmail.com Letterboxd: SteviesBrainRot FaceBook Group: BrainRotPod Merch: www.SteviesBrainRot.com  Theme by Dean Maynard

People have been terrified by the delights of a horror film since the late 1800s, during the earliest stages of motion-picture film. Since its creation, horror has developed into more than just a genre. It's a space to face our collective fears and explore the unknown. We're drawn to characters like Dracula or Freddy Krueger because they stand out from what is familiar. Otherness is a popular theme within horror films, especially for the LGBTQ+ community. Today, we chat with Michael Varrati and Brendan Haley, two filmmakers with a special admiration for the genre of horror. They'll walk us through the queer themes in some of our favorite classic scary movies like "Nightmare on Elm Street 2," what otherness means in cinema, and how queer horror is still evolving today. Be sure to follow Michael and Brendan! Your host is Levi Chambers, co-founder of Gayety. Follow the show and keep up with the conversation @Pride. Want more great shows from Straw Hut Media? Check out or website at strawhutmedia.com. Your producers are Levi Chambers, Maggie Boles, Ryan Tillotson and Edited by Silvana Alcala Have an interesting LGBTQ+ story to share? We might feature U! Email us at lgbtq@strawhutmedia.com. *This podcast is not affiliated with Pride Media. Sponsored by: Avocado Green Mattress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the second week of our Queer Horror Month and we're discussing a classic – 1985's ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge.' We are joined by one of the true scholars of this movie, filmmaker Michael Varrati. We dissect the homoerotic subtext (and text) of the film, and what it's like to watch it through a 2021 lens. We also recast some of the classic killers of cinema. And, as always, we've got ‘Staff Picks.'In news, Timothée Chalamet drops his first-look image as Willy Wonka, Jake Gyllenhaal says acting in Marvel movies is hard, and some lucky horror fans get to stay in the ‘Scream' house.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Maximum Film listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/MAXFILM.Staff Picks:Drea – Bergman IslandAlonso – Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street and The Velvet UndergroundMichael – Knife+HeartWith Drea Clark, Alonso Duralde, and Michael Varrati

It's our first episode…and also a 30th anniversary?! Join hosts Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati as they take a “strange trip to a planet without men” and celebrate three decades of the drag cult classic VEGAS IN SPACE! Featuring an in-depth interview with the film's director, Phillip R. Ford, and glamorous star, Miss X, this inaugural Midnight Mass explores the triumph and tragedy of making a truly queer film in a landscape where there were so few…and the punk rock spirit that allowed it endure throughout the galaxy…and beyond! Not only that, but Peaches and Michael also talk to Scott Braucht, filmmaker of the upcoming DEAR DORIS, a documentary love letter all about the iconic star of VEGAS IN SPACE – the late, great Doris Fish. Tune in and remember – Glamour first, glamour last, glamour ALWAYS! 

Andrew and Matty welcome legendary drag icon Peaches Christ and screenwriter Michael Varrati for a chat all about the new podcast incarnation of MIDNIGHT MASS!  For over twenty years, Peaches Christ has brought their irreverent reverence for film to throngs of discerning fans. In 1998, Peaches birthed MIDNIGHT MASS at Landmark Theatres Bridge Theatre in San Francisco. The show was such a success it eventually moved to the famed and storied Castro Theatre in San Francisco's Castro District. The stage show welcomed absolute legends: Mink Stole, RuPaul, John Waters, and more. And now, MIDNIGHT MASS is back, as a podcast with co-host (and horror screenwriter) Michael Varrati! Listen in– and be sure to subscribe to MIDNIGHT MASS today! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati welcome you to join them at Midnight Mass for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn!

Written and directed by Michael Varrati. Produced and mixed by Brendan Haley and Dru Phillips. Special thanks to Allen Vanik. On Halloween night in a rural desert town, a clandestine couple plan to spend the holiday on a low-key date at the local drive-in. When their undercover outing is interrupted by a cannibalistic swarm of the living dead, the discreet duo is forced to face their truth if they want to survive. Teaming with a local bully, a sassy concessions clerk, and a legendary B-movie director, the boys are about to have a night of horror that isn't restricted to the screen. Starring: Brendan Haley - (DONATE) Marsha P. Johnson Institute Michael Varrati - (DONATE) The Trevor Project Miss X - (PAYPAL) Xchandler@cox.net Verton Banks - (DONATE) Equal Justice Initiative Sean Doherty - (DONATE) The Trevor Project Sarah Nicklin - (VENMO) @Sarah-Nicklin Charles Chudabala - (VENMO) @Charles-Chudabala Ben Baur Terry Mesnard Wes Allen Cash Allen

A bordello filled with drag queen Satanists might just throw a wrench in the master plan of two infamous criminals on the lamb. Written and Directed by Brendan Haley. Starring: Peaches Christ as Madame Bouchard (VENMO @PeachesChrist), Michael Varrati as The Phantom Gunslinger, Clarke Wolfe as Mambo Delphine, Biqtch Puddin as Claudette De Gúmbo (VENMO @biqtchpuddin), Vander Von Odd as Lasso Lou (VENMO @vandervonodd), and Brendan Haley as The Newscaster / Radio Entity. Sound mixing by Dru Phillips, and original theme music by Matt Reilly. Tips for our cast/crew are greatly appreciated and can be directed to the specified payment handles above. Be sure to follow Lonely Spectre Productions on social media for updates and special content!

This week, the queers reach across the podcast aisle and are joined by Michael Varrati (Dead for Filth) to talk the drag queen sci-fi cult fave VEGAS IN SPACE. We spend way more time talking about the history of the film than the film itself, but with such an interesting history, who could blame us? Michael leads the queerwolves through the film's bizarre and fascinating tale that winds through the Reagan era, the AIDS crisis, Rodney King, and USA Up All Night. Plus, son't miss everyone's drag names and Michael Kennedy's surprisingly stellar impression skills. Plus, in Tea Time we sip on FOREVER, CHANNEL ZERO, REVENGE, THE VICTIM, and THE FLY. Find Michael Varrati: Twitter @MichaelVarrati Instagram @michaelvarrati Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @queerwolfpod You can follow the whole crew here... Nay: Twitter & Insta @blakkcupcake Art Insta @gaudylosangeles Mark: Twitter @seniorteenager Insta @seniorteen Michael: Twitter @michaelkenken Insta @michaelkenken1 Producer Brennan: Twitter @itsrainingbrens Insta @theburningclem

Goth and Gore Queens with Cassandra Peterson AKA Elvira Mistress of the Dark, Sharon Needles, and Peaches Christ. She's bloody gore-geous! These queens will scare you right out of your heels. Join queens and their goth guests as they embrace the dark side of drag, discussing the inspiration and art of being a horror queen. Moderated by Michael Varrati

This week, resident witchcraft expert Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) joins host Sam Herbst (@mrsamherbst) to discuss Practical Magic! Michael explains to Sam what a phone tree is, and how the house in the film is actually backwards... the man knows everything about this movie. Sam does a deep dive of celebrities with two different eye colors and once again praises Dianne Wiest. Pour yourself a midnight margarita and hold onto your husbands, this episode's a witch. Check out Michael's podcast Dead For Filth, and listen to his work on Darkest Night and Deadly Manners! Comments? Requests? Let us know at @thekidmanifesto or thekidmanifesto@icloud.com! Don't forget to like and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-kidmanifesto/support

This week's show is all about Halloween, evil nuns and vaginas.