Rebel Without A Closet

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! Have you ever enjoyed a fever dream brought on by too many poppers during Paris fashion week? Well, now you can! One short of a full house, the Rebel Crew watched "Cruella" (2021) and our opinions may be as split as Emma Stones Two Tone Lace Front! Cruella (2021) Directed by Craig Gillespie and written by Dana Fox, Tony McNamara and Aline Brosh McKenna. Starring...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! Do you like Scary Stories?? Join us for child endangerment and witches done right with Chad and Stefan as we interview PJ, (yes our PJ!) and get the inside scoop on all things graphics, props and witchcraft on the set of "Nightbooks" (2021) and conclude our second annual "Full Fantasy Realness" Month! Nightbooks (2021) Directed by David Yarovesky and wr...

Send us Fan Mail BoooooOOOOOOOOOK! Our cast of campy witch enthusiasts discuss the 1993 film Hocus Pocus! Would PJ open the book? Was Thackery Stuarts sexual awakening? Did Chad Punch SJP?! From Bette to Binx, we dive deep into the lore of the Sanderson sisters. "It's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!" Hocus Pocus (1993), Directed by Kenny Ortega, written by  David Kirschner and Mick Gar...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! How's your head? Stefan And Chad are keeping "Full Fantasy Realness" month alive with newcomers Julia and Harrison as we chat about Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988). And trust me, we're more than just a great set of boobs. We're also an incredible pair of legs.  Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) Directed by James Signorelli and written by  Sam...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! If you thought your friend was stealing your blood, you'd be concerned right? ...right?! Lauren Beatty (Bloodthirsty, Jigsaw) is back to discuss her latest film, the Horror/Thriller "Bleed with Me" (2020). We talk about all things blood and camp in this jam-packed episode! Bleed with Me (2020) Directed and written by Amelia Moses. Starring Lee Marshall, Laur...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! Freddie says Relax! It's a full panel this week with the original Male Scream Queen! Our Rebel Camp and Special Guest Julia Lynch watched "A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge" (1985) and it made me wonder, did everyone's Coach make 'em hit the showers in the middle of the night...or was it just me... A Nightmare on Elm Street Pa...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! Honest opinion! Are we too old for teen slashers?! But, what if the source material is from our teens?? What if it's based on R.L. Stine Books from the '90s?? What if it's a Queer romp?! PJ, Stuart, and I talk about "Fear Street Part One: 1994" (2021) and I wonder if I've aged out of this genre altogether Fear Street: Part One (1994) Directed...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels, once a year I treat myself to a special gift. The gift of laughter, or friendship, and of making Stuarts skin crawl for an hour and 37 minutes. In a very special RWAC watch party for our Patreon and fan page, Myself, Chad, Stuart, and special guest/friend of the pod Harrison watched "Mannequin 2: Mannequin on the Move" (1991) Did Stuart like the film?! Did he fin...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels, this one is a hard one. Not going to lie. I've purposely avoided watching this movie for 5 years, but it was about time. Chad, PJ, and I watched "Other People" (2016) a story about a queer man who deals with caring for his dying mother. *Trigger warning in effect* Other People (2016) Written and Directed by Chris Kelly. Starring Jesse Plemons and Molly Shann...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels! Do you enjoy watching someone make every wrong choice, in every given scenario? Was this the Nicholas Cage of gay films? Is it absolutely insane, or absolutely brilliant? Was James Franco awful in this role, or was he phenomenal at playing a terrible person? Chad, Stuart, and I discuss the Bio-Drama Based on True Events "I am Michael" (2015) and I determine wheth...

Send us Fan Mail I'm Dragging Bear, Chad, and PJ into the 80's phenomenon of " Blessercise" (It's a real thing!) while we discuss " The Miseducation of Cameron Post" (2018) We get fit with Jesus, while we continue our conversations about Conversion therapy centers. You gotta take the fun with the heavy... ...BLESSERCISE! The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018) Wr...

Send us Fan Mail Support the show Thank you all for an incredible 5 Seasons! Our entire library is now available on all streaming platforms. Share and Enjoy! Follow the Rebels: Stefan: @sjmaroni Bear SailorMoon: @bearsailormooon Carlotta Carlisle: @carlottacarlisle Chad: @cski01 / @dressedasaChad (IG/Tiktok) Julia: @julialynched PJ: @xndra_design Stu: @janikon_ Facebook: /groups/rwacpod Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail Do unto others... Judge not... He without sin... all sound words from the "good book," but can Stefan, Stuart and PJ forgive the countless sins of the former leaders of the "Pray the Gay away" movement? We watched the new Netflix Documentary "Pray Away" (2021) and we have a lot to discuss. Pray Away (2021) Directed by Kristine Stolakis. Former leaders...

Send us Fan Mail Smart Fuck Piles and Golden Showers, there's nothing like your second time! Welcome to Season Three! Where Stefan, Chad, and RWAC alum Tim chat about the film sequel "Another Gay Sequel" (2008) Bigger budget, and bigger stars, but does it hold a candle to the original? Would Rupaul consider coming back? Is Perez a waste of a cameo? Listen to all this, plus special e...

Send us Fan Mail If there's one thing I know, it's spotting a Queen on the Edge. Speaking of - Stuart, Carlotta and I sit down to discuss the 2019 film Judy. Listen to Stuart and I sit in awe of Carlotta and their knowledge of old Hollywood, while we alienate a child for her stylist, and fear for Judy not having enough change for a long distance phone call. Judy (2019), written by Tom Ed...

Send us Fan Mail Rebels, we started this pod with some big "What if...." ideas, hoping they would manifest. Well,  I'm excited to announce that one did!! Chad And I had an intimate Interview with acclaimed character actor and quadruple threat, Jonah Blechman! Star of the Iconic Cult Classic ANOTHER GAY MOVIE, dark comedy series PET PEEVES, and the newest Todd Stephens directed Film...

Send us Fan Mail REBELS! Not only did we surpass 5k listens, not only did we finish Season 2, but we are now officially finished with the 50th Episode! Countless hours of recording and editing, dozens of watch parties, and so much fun to be had! Unfortunately, Bear couldn't make it to the recording, as he has moon kingdom politics to attend to, but hear myself and the 4 of 5 Rebel Cohosts cha...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a lot of hours that go into a recording session and sometimes things don't make it into the podcast but are too good to leave out so welcome to Rebel without a Closet: The Cutting Room Floor! In this Patreon Exclusive Preview, Casey and Robbie chat about their very different experiences as two young gay men. One with internalized homophobia so severe, he was too scare...

Send us Fan Mail Special Edition ReRelease! Drinking Poppers and Drilling Gloryholes, there's nothing like your first time. Our panel of special guest hosts discusses the 2006 film Another Gay Movie, and how it shaped our budding homosexuality like a lump of glittery clay, turning us into the Queers that we happen to be today. From Aberzombies to Puckov, we dissect this films cast of characte...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride Month!   Ever wonder why sissies are used in Film? Why Queer people gravitate to Disney Villains? Why I justify Belle being a prisoner cause she was a bitch to the Beast? Well, get ready, because Chad, Stuart I are joined by special guest Derek Le Beau from Queer Cinema Archive to discuss The Celluloid Closet (1995).  Is this is my absolute go-to Queer film? Do I make...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride Month! Continuing out Pride Month film reviews, Chad, Stuart and I take a step back with our deep gratitude, to have a heavy and intimate conversation with Gary Woodroffe, a elder gay man with real lived experiences before, and during the AIDS Epidemic.  Gary recants the story of living in the Maritimes, finding a gay tribe, his first party experience, his first eye-op...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride Month! There is no doubt in my mind that the creators of Stonewall (2015) looked at Pride (2014) and thought, "I could do that!" Fun fact!! They couldn't. Celebrating the true stories based on a small group of activists, PJ and I talk strength in numbers, changing the world one act at a time, and old biddys with nudie mags. PRIDE (2014)  Written by Steph...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride Month! We have two words for this review. James. Corden. Stuart, Chad, Carlotta, and I are joined by extra special Guest and friend of the pod Todd aka Gay Fat Friend , and discuss The Prom (2020) now available on Netflix. SHOULD you watch it? Why Don't you listen and find out. The Prom (2020)  Written by Bob Martin and directed by Ryan Murphy, starring Meryl Stre...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you give in to a life of jazz and drink? You become instantly 70% cooler. Bear Sailor Moon, Pj, and I watched Chicago (2002), and Instantly asked the question, WHAT is Renee Zellweger looking for?! Contacts? A point? A sandwich?! Chicago (2002)  Written by Bill Condon and directed by Rob Marshall, starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and John C. Reilly...

Send us Fan Mail I may be sus of just a Lil' Ole Bitty Pissant Country Place, but if Dolly says there's nothing Dirty going on, Who am I to say otherwise! Carlotta, Chad and I watched The Best little WhoreHouse in Texas (1982) and for a movie about a WhoreHouse in Texas, there's a lot for the Gays to enjoy too! Best Little Whorehouse In Texas (1982)  Directed by Colin Higgins, starr...