Midnight Mass

Dishes are done, man! This week, Peaches and Michael are getting the QED report together in celebration of 1991’s DON’T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER’S DEAD ! In addition to discussing the film’s unusual tonal shifts, our hosts delve into this cable-era classic’s important messaging regarding personal agency. Joining the conversation is drag icon Alaska Thunderfuck 5000 , who speaks to the film’s enduri...

In here, life is beautiful! This week, Peaches and Michael are celebrating the “divine decadence darling” of 1972’s CABARET ! In addition to discussing this landmark musical’s layered messaging, our hosts delve into how this celebrated classic puts the “cult” into “culturally important.” Joining the conversation is drag legend Coco Peru , who shares stories of her personal friendship with Liza Min...

Ain’t gonna dream no more! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking Hypnocil and staying up late in celebration of 1987’s A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS ! In addition to discussing this legendary sequel’s brilliant world-building, our hosts delve into why this particular entry in the franchise altered the course of pop culture forever. Joining the conversation is iconic filmmaker and...

Don’t call her babe! This week, Peaches and Michael are flinging their high heels in celebration of 1996’s BARB WIRE ! In addition to discussing the film’s prophetic drag stylings, our hosts delve into the singular cult sensation that is Pamela Anderson and why she deserves her own brand of Idol Worship. Joining the conversation is acclaimed filmmaker and writer BJ Colangelo , whose lifetime of lo...

Amer-I-Can! This week, Peaches and Michael are donning their tiaras in celebration of 1999’s DROP DEAD GORGEOUS ! In addition to discussing the film’s powerhouse pageant cast, our hosts delve into the film’s mockumentary indictment of Americana. Joining the conversation is acclaimed performer and podcast host Teri Gamble , whose lifetime of love for the movie and its nuances continues to inspire h...

The world can be a better place for you! This week, Peaches and Michael are taking a strange trip in celebration of 1968's SKIDOO ! In addition to discussing this psychedelic curiosity's prophetic approach to mind expansion, our hosts delve into why this star-studded, Otto Preminger-directed fever dream deserves a cult rediscovery. Joining the conversation is celebrated artist and produc...

Strike a pose! This week, Peaches and Michael are voguing the house down in celebration of 1991’s MADONNA: TRUTH OR DARE ! In addition to discussing how a documentary can be cult, our hosts delve into the film’s luminous representation of queer people in an era where there was little to be seen. Joining the conversation are three sensational stars of the film who bring their blonde ambition to the...

They're all gonna laugh at you! This week, Peaches and Michael are putting on their best prom wear in celebration of 1976's CARRIE ! In addition to discussing this zeitgeist defining classic's impressive roster of stars, our hosts delve into the film's undeniable significance for queer and marginalized audiences. Joining the conversation is none other than drag superstar Jackie...

They’re coming to get you, Barbara! This week, Peaches and Michael have boarded themselves into the old farmhouse in celebration of 1968’s NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD ! In addition to discussing the undeniable legacy of filmmaker George A. Romero, our hosts delve into how this cult classic defined zombie cinema forever. Joining the conversation is one of the film’s legendary stars, Kyra Schon , who r...

Are you close? This week, Peaches and Michael are brushing up on the lyrics to the National Anthem in celebration of 2006's SHORTBUS ! In addition to discussing this controversial classic's depiction of a sexual landscape before social media, our hosts delve into how the discourse surrounding the frank subject matter is more important today than ever. Joining the conversation is the film...

This town doesn't just love television...they live it! This week, Peaches and Michael are zipping up their little black dresses in celebration of 1981's SHOCK TREATMENT ! In addition to discussing this electric musical's prophetic vision of a reality television-laden future, our hosts delve into the film's tenuous legacy as the follow-up to THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW . Joini...

It's Season Two... and we're coming up from the depths! This week, Peaches and Michael are donning their best swimwear in celebration of 1954's CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON ! In addition to discussing this classic's enduring impact on pop culture, our hosts delve into the Creature's undeniable connection to marginalized audiences. Joining the conversation is Mallory O&ap...

We have such sights to show you! This week, Peaches and Michael are opening a different kind of box for the holidays in celebration of 1987's HELLRAISER and its sequels! In addition to discussing the film's contributions to a generation's sexual awakening, our hosts delve into the cultural impact of Clive Barker's unfettered imagination and why the future of horror was always q...

There's a giant blow dryer in our pool! This week, Peaches and Michael have come from beyond the stars and crashed in the Valley to celebrate 1988's EARTH GIRLS ARE EASY ! In addition to discussing this cult classic 's quintessential 80s aesthetic, our hosts delve into its camptastic message of sexual empowerment. Joining the conversation is none other than the film's iconic cr...

Life is a banquet! This week, Peaches and Michael intend to live, live, LIVE as they celebrate 1958's AUNTIE MAME ! In addition to discussing the undeniable might of Rosalind Russell, our hosts delve into the movie's messaging about the power of chosen family. Joining the conversation is drag superstar and theater icon Charles Busch , who offers stories of a lifetime of Mame love, as wel...

When it came to making bad movies, he was the best! This week, Peaches and Michael are donning their furriest pink sweaters in celebration of 1994's ED WOOD ! In addition to discussing Tim Burton's biopic love letter, our hosts delve into the legacy of the man who inspired it and how he became one of the true Patron Saints of Cult. Joining the conversation is legendary horror host Mr. Lo...

What goes on in this nursery isn't for kids! This week, Peaches and Michael are busting out their caftans and reading up on childcare, because they're celebrating 1973's THE BABY ! In addition to discussing this twisted opus's depraved and possibly problematic attributes, our hosts also delve into why it's the perfect film to show your family this holiday season. Joining t...

Valley girls vs. the apocalypse! This week, Peaches and Michael are hitting the mean, abandoned streets in celebration of 1984’s NIGHT OF THE COMET ! In addition to discussing the movie’s influence on the badass genre heroines that would follow, our hosts delve into the powerful symbology of handing a broken world to future generations. Joining the conversation is the film’s iconic star, Kelli Mar...

Children can be nasty, don't you think? This week, Peaches and Michael are tying their braids as tight as a noose in celebration of 1956's THE BAD SEED ! In addition to discussing horror's obsession with murderous youth, our hosts delve into the unique legacy Rhoda Penmark created for a generation of cinematic brats. Joining the conversation is Dr. Andrew Scahill , author of THE REV...

No more Miss Nice Girl! This week, Peaches and Michael are having a big piece of chocolate cake in celebration of 1996's MATILDA ! In addition to discussing the film's inherent queerness, our hosts delve into the unquestionable cult impact of director Danny DeVito's unique vision. Joining the conversation is none other than Matilda herself, the legendary Mara Wilson , who shares sto...

Hello darlings! This week, Peaches and Michael are stirring the cauldron and lighting some jack o'lanterns in honor of the true reason for the season: ELVIRA ! In addition to discussing Elvira's role as the "Patron Saint of Halloween," our hosts delve into this acclaimed icon's impact on pop culture and her long lasting connection to the queer community. Joining the conver...

The buzz is back! This week, Peaches and Michael are grabbing some barbecue and steering clear of the backroads as they celebrate 1986's THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2 ! In addition to discussing the film's radical usage of dark comedy, our hosts explore this sequel's journey to becoming a separate cult sensation from its legendary predecessor. Joining the conversation are two of CHA...

All revved up and ready to go! This week, Peaches and Michael are dodging the hall monitors and dancing in the gym as they celebrate 1979's ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGH SCHOOL ! In addition to discussing the film's intersection of rock rebellion and teen comedy, our hosts explore the importance of the punk ethos in the cult canon. Joining the conversation is drag legend Heklina , who sha...

First they greet you, then they eat you! This week, Peaches and Michael have cooked up a delicious dish in celebration of 1987's BLOOD DINER ! In addition to discussing the film's brand of unhinged comedy, our hosts explore the trailblazing importance of the woman behind the camera who dared to deliver one of cult's goriest romps. Joining the conversation is the legendary director o...

Everyone's entitled to one good scare! This week, Peaches and Michael are staring into the mouth of madness as they celebrate the horror master himself: John Carpenter ! In addition to discussing Carpenter's genre-defining filmography, our hosts dig into the legendary auteur's flair for atmosphere and thoughtful curation of gender politics. Joining the conversation is iconic actor,...