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The multi-faceted aesthete & artiste known as Justin Warfield (She Wants Revenge, Warfield, One Ince Punch, guest vocals on tracks from Placebo, Bomb The Bass and several appearances on Saved By The Bell) joins me for what was going to be all about the cult classic SURF II, but we had a whole lot to say about a whole lotta other things. And that hat includes a LOT of movies, Los Angeles legends and more.Born and raised in Los Angeles, Justin has been plugged into all LA magic since birth. Video stores, bands, films and so much more.As for SURF II? Well, there's no SURF 1, the poster tagline is "The End Of The Trilogy" and this is the movie that gave the world BUZZ Cola. That explains it pretty clearly, no? Out-of-print for decades, you can now see it in HD splendor thanks to the fine folks at Vinegar Syndrome Written & Directed by Randall Badat, Starring Eddie Deezen, Corinne Bohrer, Eric Stoltz, Ron Palillo, Tom Villard, Cleavon Little, Ruth Buzzi, Terry Kiser, Linda Kerridge, Lucinda Dooling and Lyle Waggoner,.Find more of everything Justin at his website Join the Craig & Friends PatreonJustin on Instagram Craig & Friends Linktree - subscibe now on YouTube

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Anne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY and James St. James join me for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film.One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way, LIQUID SKY also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture. LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely electronic score has continued to influence fashion, music and pop-culture in general since initial release in 1983.It’s also a science fiction picture. AND the male and female leads are played by the same person. PLUS... LIQUID SKY features the second and final role for mysterious cult actress Paula Sheppard (ALICE, SWEET ALICE). We find out what Paula was like, where she likely went and how she feels about her acting career now.Youtube https://youtu.be/HN6JxfTi2Ow

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

Anne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY and James St. James join me for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film.One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way, LIQUID SKY also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture. LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely electronic score has continued to influence fashion, music and pop-culture in general since initial release in 1983.It’s also a science fiction picture. AND the male and female leads are played by the same person. PLUS... LIQUID SKY features the second and final role for mysterious cult actress Paula Sheppard (ALICE, SWEET ALICE). We find out what Paula was like, where she likely went and how she feels about her acting career now.Youtube https://youtu.be/HN6JxfTi2Ow

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

The show returns from hiatus with the return of my dear friend and Movie Club all-star Jason Shawhan. We taped this in the afterglow of a New Beverly double-feature of the two films Goldie Hawn & Chevy Chase did together, Foul Play & Seems Like Old Times. We talk Barry Manilow, Billy Barty, Under The Rainbow, Stanley's stylish swingers pad, Billy Barty, San Francisco, nightmarish theme songs, Bette Midler, Tuesday Weld and the mystery of Chicken Pepperoni.

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

Scarlett BoBo & her sweet Pete talk parking-lot parties, Manic Mondays, Giddy-O-Gaymes,  LA Apartments, neighbor witches, Tim Horton’s, proper size wieners, Toronto, Hockey Night, Amsterdam love, Hedwig & The Angry Inch, Crews & Tangos, Canada’s Drag Race and more More Bobo Instagram Linktree Craig & Friends Patreon Instagram

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

It’s Showtime, Folks! Returning Movie Club champions Gala Avary (The Gala Show, Video Archives Podcast) & Erik Clapp (the mighty Cinema Force & EC Films) join me to talk all things ALL THAT JAZZ, Bob Fosse’s groundbreaking autobiographical masterpiece.  Roy Scheider is Joe Gideon (AKA Bob Fosse) who can’t get a handle on his all-consuming workaholism, brutal perfectionism, constant philandering, incessant smoking, daily drinking and hourly pill-popping. He’s also working all day on a new musical and late into each night on a new film. What could go wrong? Stay tuned for Part 2, coming your way on the next Movie Club Monday For More Gala: The Gala Show Video Archives Podcast With Quentin Tarantino & Roger Avary Now Totally Independent & On Patreon! Instagram For More Erik: Cinema Force on YouTube Cinema Force on Instagram EC Films Craig And Friends Patreon

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

The ever-delightful & inspiring Michael Des Barres returns for a chat about keeping going no matter what, his latest album "It's Only Rock'N'Roll", the philosophy of Vidal Sasson, Klaus & Astrid, Mike Chapman, quiet walks, working with The Power Station, collaborating with Steve Jones , writing with Andy Taylor, Don Johnson, the sound of dinnerware surprise and much much more. For more Michael, head over to his website and stream his latest album "It's Only Rock'N'Roll" on Spotify & Apple Music Craig & Friends Patreon

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2024

Rod Thomas AKA Bright Light Bright Light joins me to talk all things Election 2024, Kamala Harris, what hangs in the balance, the disgrace of Donald Trump, press smears, the fraud known as Jill Stein, the power of pragmatism and much much more. Get Rod's new album ENJOY YOUTH and check his tour dates Craig & Friends Patreon

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2024

Fashion Connoisseur and Creative Director for PETA Greg Garry joins me to talk the 1978's Faye Dunaway classic EYES OF LAURA MARS. Faye is the controversial fashion photographer Laura Mars, the fashion world’s most notorious photographer who’s having terrifying visions of murder. Tommy Lee Jones is the sensitive, world-weary cop in charge of the investigation, Brad Dourif is Ms. Mars’ troubled-yet-devoted driver and Rene Aubejonois is her fiercely protective agent & friend Donald Phelps. With a theme song by Streisand, photography by Helmut Newton and wall-to-wall taupe carpet - who could ask for anything more? Greg Garry on Instagram Craig & Friends on Patreon

Transcribed - Published: 4 November 2024

THE ADDAMS FAMILY gets the Movie Club treatment as Joe Black joins me to discuss on-set disasters, the long and rocky road of the film’s development, Barry Sonnenfeld’s technical wizardry and very specific personality, Anjelica Houston’s iconic performance and painful makeup process, MC Hammer, Raul Julia and his horrific eye calamity, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Dan Hedaya and the profound impact this picture had - and has - on Joe Black’s kind of goth. More Joe Black Craig & Friends Patreon

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Erik Clapp of the mighty Cinema Force, EC Films & The Bobbie Wygant Archive joins me to discuss SECONDS. Starring Rock Hudson, John Frankenheimer's dark and deeply disturbing classic was released in 1966 to tremendous controversy and terrible box-office. Over the years, SECONDS has come to be rightly recognized as a paranoid, somewhat-misanthropic masterpiece.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

Pia Zadora welcomed me to her gorgeous Las Vegas home to discuss her legendary life and career. We talk The Lonely Lady, owning a plane with your name on it, the Golden Globes scandal, her marriage to Meshulam Riklis, working with John Waters on Hairspray, dealing with depression, psychoanalysis, Celebrity Wife Swap, Voyage Of The Rock Aliens, Pia’s Place & Piatinis, perseverance, touring with Frank Sinatra, NAKED GUN 33 1/3, handling haters, Jermaine Jackson, working with Talullah Bankhead and more. ⁠MORE PIA⁠ Support this show and receive exclusive content by joining the ⁠Craig & Friends Patreon⁠

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

Legendary filmmaker Alex Cox (Repo Man, Straight To Hell, Walker, Tombstone Rashomon etc) has a new film in the works, a film you can help make a reality by participating via Kickstarter. Click the link, snatch up the fabulous rewards available and thank Alex for decades of wonderful films.Alex & I discuss his collaborations with Joe Strummer, REPO MAN, studio politics, STRAIGHT TO HELL, Sam Peckinpah, Chateau Marmont, William Friedkin’s SORCERER, miserable encounters with Hunter S. Thompson and much much more. Alex’s KICKSTARTER Subscribe to the Craig & Friends YooToob channel Get your Craig & Friends T-Shirts Join The Craig & Friends Patreon Clip from BREAKFAST WITH HUNTER courtesy of Wayne Ewing

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

Director, bon-vivant and raconteur Marc MacNamara joins me to talk directing gay corn, working with Falcon Nakedsword, co-hosting Discretion Advised (with our friend John Hill), getting kicked out of Micky’s, Fame Games On Fire Island, Thom Moulton, Cherry Grove, pop culture, Real Housewives, the legend of Willy Nilly and a whole lot more. Get Your Craig & Friends Movie Club shirts! Listen to Discretion Advised Discretion Advised On YooToob Marc on Instagram Craig & Friends Join The Craig & Friends Patreon Instagram Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2024

We continue our marathon discussion of Michael Mann’s MANHUNTER. We talk the danger of the distorted lens, the self and shadow self, how Mann’s obsession with the smallest details enriches the bigger picture, Willam Friedkin’s near casting as Hannibal, Mann's impeccable song & score selections, digital vs. film, Mann's Chicago origins & extensive work in television & The Keep. We also address (nearly all) of your Listener Comments & Questions. Our apologies to those we didn’t get to, send us further comments and corrections for a supplemental addendum which will feature the missing contributions. Organizational difficulties thwarted our best intentions. Subscribe to Craig & Friends on YouTube Follow ⁠Gala Avary⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠Rich Johnson ⁠on the socials Listen to The Gala Show This show brought to you by ⁠Craig & Friends on Patreon⁠ Sign up, support the show and get set for special exclusives

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

The one and only Salina EsTitties joins me for a lively chat about growing up in the Castro, gay uncles, brining Mexican-American culture to the stage, chems*x and the way out, RuPaul’s Drag Race, representation, keepin’ on the hustle, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Kenny Ortega, Survivor and much much more. Check EstTitties hott new track PAPI Instagram & Twitter & TikTok YouTube Craig & Friends Instagram & Twitter & TikTok Craig & Friends YouTube - subscribe now This show us brought to you by the Craig & Friends Patreon Sign up now

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

Michael Mann's 1986 classic MANHUNTER gets the full Movie Club treatment. So full, it had to be split into 2 parts. Gala Avary & Rich Johnson join me for a an in-depth investigation of the first film adaptation of a Hannibal Lector fable (Lecktor in this film), Michael Mann's masterful color-coding, Alex Cox's dismissive and rather confused summary of the film, Miami Vice, William Petersen, Dennis Farina, Tom Noonan's terrifying Francis Dolarhyde, the birth of forensics in crime stories and so much more. Plus: movies, cinema AND film. Stay tuned for Part Two This show brought to you by Craig & Friends on Patreon Sign up, support the show and get set for special exclusives

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2024

Adult performer & producer, pegging enthusiast & pioneer Michael Vegas joins me to talk Altoid roulette, filmmaking, color-coding, overcoming internalized shame, Taser golf, meeting the love of his love (creative & life partner Siouxsie Q) in a uniquely specific, Robert Greene & The 48 Laws Of Power, Ada & I making a cameo in Michael & Siouxsie’s upcoming passion project The Bottom Floor, realistic & rigorous approaches to maintaining happiness, overcoming a near-fatal motorcycle accident so much more. More Michael Vegas Instagram Siouxsie Q Instagram Follow Craig & Friends Instagram Twitter TikTok Subscribe on YouTube This series is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠ Head on over and see which tier suits you, support the show and get exclusive content

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2024

Released in 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES was a blockbuster smash. No one burned with the fever of Turtle Power more than my guest, Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules). Get a nice cheese pizza, stay out of the sewer and enjoy our chat about this cultural phenomenon. This series is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠ Head on over and see which tier suits you, support the show and get exclusive content. Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter Tom Schwartz on Instagram Pump Rules Podcast Instagram Pump Rules Podcast Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2024

Released in 1990 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES was a blockbuster smash. No one burned with the fever of Turtle Power more than my guest, Tom Schwartz (Vanderpump Rules). Get a nice cheese pizza, stay out of the sewer and enjoy our chat about this cultural phenomenon. This series is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠ Head on over and see which tier suits you, support the show and get exclusive content. Follow the show on Instagram & Twitter Tom Schwartz on Instagram Pump Rules Podcast Instagram Pump Rules Podcast Spotify & Apple Podcasts

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2024

Musical pioneer Chaz Jankel welcomed me to his home to discuss his legendary musical career - from his days with Ian Dury & The Blockheads (co-writing Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick, Sex & Drugs & Rock’N’Roll and more) through his wildly influential solo career, his later foray into film scoring and that time Quincy Jones covered one of his songs. We also get deep into society’s conventions, life’s rhythms, Elkhart Tolle, the illusion of control, energy balances, exotic cheeses and the importance of never squandering the light. This series is brought to you by ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠ Head on over and see which tier suits you, support the show and get exclusive content Listen to Chaz's music

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

Craig, special guest co-host Katya & Sapphira continue their chat and talk going vegan, discovering opera, straight tone, vibrato’n’viagra, Miss D’America, resting diva face, doing the thing you need to be doing and MORE! This series is brought to you by ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

Originally posted in the salad days of the pandemic (August 2020), this Encore Presentation is in honor of our beloved Sapphira Cristál gooping and gagging the world on Season 16 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Craig & special guest co-host Katya welcome Sapphira Cristal via satellite to talk perfect pitch, homeless schooldays, sorority sister saves, carbonara complications, putin’ it out your mouth, dagger dick, proper preparation, P-town drama, rotten rumors, Perestroika, growing up in Houston, Videodrome Discothèque, opera lust, fair wages, and MORE! This series is brought to you by ⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2024

Our girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & Robert Stigwood on our culture, fan theories about Grease's Sandy (and our own theories about Frenchie), John Travolta, Maxwell Caulfield's brief moment of Hollywood Heat, Cool Rider and much much more. Support this show & get hott bonus content at the Craig & Friends Patreon For more EUREKA Craig & Friends Instagram & Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

Our girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & Robert Stigwood on our culture, fan theories about Grease's Sandy - and our own theories about Frenchie, John Travolta, Maxwell Caulfield's brief moment of Hollywood Heat, Cool Rider and much much more. Support this show & get hott bonus content at the Craig & Friends Patreon For more EUREKA Craig & Friends Instagram & Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

Our girl for all seasons Eureka O'Hara joins me to talk the mirth, magic and mayhem of the undercover feminist cult classic GREASE 2! We get into what a T-Bird could mean these days, the majesty of Michelle Pfeiffer, shooting dance numbers before the songs are ready, the chaotic grandiosity of producer & impresario Allan Carr, the impact of RSO & Robert Stigwood on our culture, fan theories about Grease's Sandy (and our own theories about Frenchie), John Travolta, Maxwell Caulfield's brief moment of Hollywood Heat, Cool Rider and much much more. Support this show & get hott bonus content at the Craig & Friends Patreon For more EUREKA Craig & Friends Instagram & Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2024

Nashville’s pre-eminent film critic, connoisseur & Prince devotee Jason Shawhan returns to Movie Club as we talk Prince’s 2nd film UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. We get into Prince’s ever-practical wardrobe choices, Jerome Benton’s woefully short film career, the rather progressive queerness of the film, “Martin Scorsese’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, Wendy & Lisa, The Linn LM-1 drum machine, Prince’s proteges, Michael Ballhaus, smuggling pimento cheese across state lines, why this is Prince’s finest film, Morris Day & The Time, the sheer awfulness of Graffiti Bridge, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Siskel & Ebert missing the point and our own mistakes of believing received wisdom on this film - thus avoiding it - in younger days. Join the ⁠Craig & Friends Patreon⁠ For more Jason Shawhan: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/⁠⁠⁠ Jason & Sam Inglis host ⁠FEARLESS PRETENDER⁠- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh. Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic ⁠EASY MONEY⁠

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2024

Nashville’s pre-eminent film critic, connoisseur & Prince devotee Jason Shawhan returns to Movie Club as we talk Prince’s 2nd film UNDER THE CHERRY MOON. We get into Prince’s ever-practical wardrobe choices, Jerome Benton’s woefully short film career, the rather progressive queerness of the film, “Martin Scorsese’s Pee Wee’s Big Adventure”, Wendy & Lisa, The Linn LM-1 drum machine, Prince’s proteges, Michael Ballhaus, smuggling pimento cheese across state lines, why this is Prince’s finest film, Morris Day & The Time, the sheer awfulness of Graffiti Bridge, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Siskel & Ebert missing the point and our own mistakes of believing the received wisdom on this film - thus avoiding it - in younger days. Join the ⁠Craig & Friends Patreon⁠ For more Jason Shawhan: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/⁠⁠⁠ Jason & Sam Inglis host ⁠FEARLESS PRETENDER⁠- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh. Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic ⁠EASY MONEY⁠

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2024

My dear friends Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join me to talk writing and producing decades of hits like “Ballroom Blitz”, “Hey Mickey” “Simply The Best” and much more, Michael Des Barres, producing Agnetha from ABBA, Suzi Quatro, pairing Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne, the trouble with Sharon Osbourne, working with mentor Micky Most, Dreamland Records, The Knack, telling the truth, producing Blondie, mentoring others, the psychology of record production, Rodney Bingenheimer, singing on Australian radio as a child, Le Dome, the majesty of Hull, finding love at Fortress, and so much more ❤️ Join the Craig & Friends Patreon to support the show and receive Hott bonus content Craig & Friends Instagram Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 23 February 2024

The Muppet Movie, Phantom Of The Paradise, Bugsy Malone, A Star Is Born, “You And Me Against The World”, Smokey & The Bandit...what singular magical element do these cultural touchstones have in common? The legendary, inspirational & hilarious singer, songwriter, actor, author, recovery advocate/counselor AND President of ASCAP known as PAUL WILLIAMS. Yes, one of my all-time heroes joins me for a truly special episode full of love and laughter that is sure to lift your spirits, heart & mind as much as it did (and still does) mine. Join the Craig & Friends Patreon to support the show and receive Hott bonus content If you or a loved on is in need of help with drugs and/or alcohol: SAMHSA For More Paul: Official Website Instagram Twitter Craig & Friends Instagram Twitter

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2024

Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan returns for EATING RAOUL. We talk Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, The Roger Corman Expanded Universe, Robert Beltran, swingers, wine-snobs, bad musical theater, the lurking terror of The Beach Boys, SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS and much more. Join the Craig & Friends Patreon For more Jason Shawhan: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/⁠⁠ Jason & Sam Inglis host FEARLESS PRETENDER- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh. Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic EASY MONEY

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2024

Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan returns for EATING RAOUL. We talk Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, The Roger Corman Expanded Universe, Robert Beltran, swingers, wine-snobs, bad musical theater, the lurking terror of The Beach Boys, SCENES FROM THE CLASS STRUGGLE IN BEVERLY HILLS and much more. Join the Craig & Friends Patreon For more Jason Shawhan: ⁠⁠https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/⁠⁠ Jason & Sam Inglis host FEARLESS PRETENDER- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh. Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic EASY MONEY

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2024

Stephen joins me to talk scoring films, replacing Randy Newman, taking Hedwig & The Angry Inch from stage to screen, studio sabotage, leading the house band at the legendary SqueezeBox! party, negative pickups, falling in love with punk & piano lessons, the terror of coming to terms with being queer in the early 80s, hitting big at Sundance and much more. Taped in late 2020 but unreleased ‘til now due to a freshly resolved technical issue. Part 2 out next week. Stephen On Instagram Craig & Friends Instagram Join the Craig & Friends Patreon page to support this show and get Hott Hott bonus material

Transcribed - Published: 4 January 2024

For this merry Movie Club Monday, an encore presentation of the very first Movie Club episode. Taped in 2018 with my former co-host Katya, this is a gleeful exploration into the magic and mystery of Brian De Palma's oft-misunderstood masterpiece BODY DOUBLE Sign up to The Craig & Friends Patreon to support the show and get hott bonus content.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2023

For this merry Movie Club Monday, an encore presentation of the very first Movie Club episode. Taped in 2018 with my former co-host Katya, this is a gleeful exploration into the magic and mystery of Brian De Palma's oft-misunderstood masterpiece BODY DOUBLE. Sign up to The Craig & Friends Patreon to support the show and get hott bonus content.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2023

The gorgeous & hilarious scientist of drag known as JUDY returns to discuss our membership in the Bipolar gang, my fairly recent diagnosis, vacation rashes, massage vibes, biblical floods, intentional consumption, calm candy moments, cognitive behavioral therapy, loving partners, Gordon Lightfoot’s guiding light, British food VS American food, the rumination rhumba and more. Get yer Judy merch HERE Judy On Instagram Join the Craig & Friends Patreon - support the show and get hott bonus content

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2023

From NYMPHOWARS, the International Amuse Douche chanteuse Macy Rodman joins me via satellite from Pittsburgh to discuss the lurid, sinister and quasi-legal pleasures of David Cronenberg’s prescient 1983 masterpiece VIDEODROME. We talk the divine Deborah Harry, Spectacular Optical, the brilliant actor yet repellent person that is James Woods, Canadian content, tax-shelter filmmaking, the continued relevance of Cronenberg’s cultural commentary, Scott Baio's bogus blacklisting, foley work revelations, corporate musicals, CRASH, Betamax body horror, Bianca & Brian O'blivion and so much more. Enjoy Macy & Theda Hammel’s NYMPHOWARS And check out their PATREON MACY ON INSTAGRAM Join ⁠The Craig & Friends Patreon⁠ : support the show and get hott bonus content. FILMS MENTIONED Dead Ringers The Fly A History of Violence Out of Bounds Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Tightrope Eastern Promises Rabid Crimes Of The Future Against All Odds Scanners The Brood Because I Said So Coyote Ugly Looker Crash Fast Company The Onion Field The Exorcist Bathtubs Over Broadway Repo Man Straight To Hell Sisters Passion Phantom Of The Paradise Femme Fatale Inland Empire The Thing Stalker Best Seller Salvador Cop The Wrestler Star 80 Possession Taxi Driver

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2023

From NYMPHOWARS, the International Amuse Douche chanteuse Macy Rodman joins me via satellite from Pittsburgh to discuss the lurid, sinister and quasi-legal pleasures of David Cronenberg’s prescient 1983 masterpiece VIDEODROME. We talk the divine Deborah Harry, Spectacular Optical, the brilliant actor yet repellent person that is James Woods, Canadian content, tax-shelter filmmaking, the continued relevance of Cronenberg’s cultural commentary, Scott Baio's bogus blacklisting, foley work revelations, corporate musicals, CRASH, Betamax body horror, Bianca & Brian O'blivion and so much more. Enjoy Macy & Theda Hammel’s NYMPHOWARS And check out their PATREON MACY ON INSTAGRAM Join ⁠The Craig & Friends Patreon⁠ : support the show and get hott bonus content. FILMS MENTIONED Dead Ringers The Fly A History of Violence Out of Bounds Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Tightrope Eastern Promises Rabid Crimes Of The Future Against All Odds Scanners The Brood Because I Said So Coyote Ugly Looker Crash Fast Company The Onion Field The Exorcist Bathtubs Over Broadway Repo Man Straight To Hell Sisters Passion Phantom Of The Paradise Femme Fatale Inland Empire The Thing Stalker Best Seller Salvador Cop The Wrestler Star 80 Possession Taxi Driver

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2023

Willam joins me to discuss the power and particulars of the latest and greatest adaptation of a story as old as show-business itself : 2018's A STAR IS BORN. Starring Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper (who also co-wrote and directed) with William, Shangela, Andrew Dice Clay & Sam Elliott. Willam takes us through the casting process, working with Gaga & Cooper, Stefani's backrubs, ARTPOP, Cooper's supportive collaborative nature, the ins-and-outs & ups-and-downs of a working actor and then we answer Listener Questions. Originally released on Patreon in 2020, premiering to the public today. Happy Movie Club Monday! For More Willam For The Craig & Friends Patreon : support the show and get hott bonus content.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2023

Shocked to learn of the death of our darling Sophie. To celebrate the laughter, love and lust she brought to this world, here is an encore presentation of our first chat in London, from 2019. Rest In Peace, my dear 💔 Original Episode Notes: Craig welcomes the enchanting Sophie Anderson to London HQ1 to talk Cock Destroyers, Krispy Kremes, being a Mom, finding your community, the power of spunk, sunglasses in the house days, VHS porn, plastic surgery, Trixie Mattel, gettin’ it in, going full-on, kebab’n’curry, havin’ a lovely piss drink, “Driving For Dick”, Jodie Harsh, escaping dangerous situations, creating yourself, being bullied, reaching out for help, crossdressing, chosen family, skin-tag surprises, porn preferences, Rebecca More, how to bolster your self-confidence, staying off drugs, our relationship with food, and MORE! Our pals Mike Chapman & Maddy Paterson join in at the end to talk British accents, hangovers, DragWorld disasters and exciting future collaborations. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my ⁠PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show while you enjoy ad-free & early versions of these episodes, solo episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs & film related fun. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show.

Transcribed - Published: 5 December 2023

Gala Avary of The Gala Show & The Video Archives Podcast celebrates her birthday by joining me to talk Uncle Ken’s lurid 1984 classic CRIMES OF PASSION. We examine the magic mirth and mayhem of Russell’s aesthetic, Anthony Perkins’ penchant for poppers, the majesty of Kathleen Turner, sex-worker positivity, Gala & Craig’s “Correct Cut” feud, Oliver Reed, Robert Stigwood, Paul Nicholas, Sir Paul Williams, Celebrity Big Brother as well as Movies, Cinema AND Film 🍿🎥🎬 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GALA!!! 🌞 Subscribe to THE GALA SHOW THE VIDEO ARCHIVES PODCAST Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠my PATREON!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show while you enjoy ad-free & early versions of these episodes, solo episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs & film related fun. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show. FILMS MENTIONED Blame It On Rio Tommy The Lonely Lady All That Jazz Bad Timing (A Sensual Obsession) White Of The Eye Savage Messiah The Boy Friend Manhunter Hedwig & The Angry Inch Altered States Goodfellas Lisztomania Yellow Submarine Help! Bugsy Malone Phantom Of The Paradise Saturday Night Fever Making Love Puss’N’Boots 2 Sonic The Hedgehog Top Gun : Maverick Barry Lyndon Thieves Like Us Ken Russel's The Planets The Devils Lair Of The White Worm Women In Love Behind The Green Door Making Love Valentino Black Widow …And God Created Women Psycho Psycho 3 The Fool Killer Play It As It Lays Cosmopolis Taxi Driver Gothic Salome Evita The Apple Times Square Author, Author Cry For Me, Billy Staying Alive Thief Sorcerer Dance Of The Seventh Veils Mahler Shadows The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie Tar Moment By Moment Mikey & Nicky A Woman Under The Influence Aria It’s Pat Clifford Tiptoes

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2023

Legendary filmmaker Allan Arkush joins me to talk GET CRAZY, directing Dokken, Bette Midler, getting dosed by The Grateful Dead, enrolling the Ramones into ROCK'N'ROLL HIGH SCHOOL, dealing with difficult people (Chevy Chase, Andy Kaufman), getting Sinatra to do more than one take, FAME, Mick Jagger’s kitchen, Electric Larry, making THE TEMPTATIONS, graduating Roger Corman University, directing episodes of ST. ELSEWHERE & MOONLIGHTING, Mary Woronov, Executive Producing HEROES, working for Bill Graham at the Fillmore East and MORE! Hear me on the latest episode of the fabulous Gala Avary’s podcast, THE GALA SHOW https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gala-show/id1712577523?i=1000637015548 Check out Allan's videos on Trailers From Hell https://trailersfromhell.com/ Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show.

Transcribed - Published: 1 December 2023

A sleaze masterpiece directed by star Anthony Perkins, PSYCHO 3 plunges Norman Bates deep into the vibe & venom of the mid 80s Nashville's pre-eminent film critic, curator & connoisseur Jason Shawhan joins me to talk Perkins magic, the consistent brilliance of the PSYCHO franchise, the horror of Bill Wyman, Alfred Hitchcock, lurid lighting, Michael Mann's BATMAN, Siskel & Ebert's review, Brian De Palma, Perkins' personal life, Quentin Tarantino, the silky synth score from Carter Burwell, Katt Shea, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey and more. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show. .For more Jason Shawhan: ⁠https://x.com/jshawhan?s=21&t=2TXy7cSLOHZN-Ef4khov0A⁠ ⁠http://rebirthoftheflesh.blogspot.com/⁠ Jason & Sam Inglis host FEARLESS PRETENDER- The Only Podcast That Provides Extensive Analysis of Every-Single Film & Television Show Featuring Jennifer Jason-Leigh. ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/17u9DSmsiByQ56LijyERoo⁠ Hear my guest spot on the episode devoted to the bizarro Rodney Dangerfield classic EASY MONEY

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2023

The hilarious & charming Venus Black joins me to talk Subculture, Elvira, beer roadies, Paul Schrader, underground drag, Videodrome Discothèque, how to sneak booze into venues, Steven Tyler’s Can O’ Coke & Pill Stuffed Scarf, feather boas, Tootsie, Knott’s Berry Farm and much more. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show.

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2023

You know it, you love it...you have thoughts. You also have less than 24 hours to get your comments and questions in! Do It For Your Country and do it NOW so we can address them all. The episode is coming to this main feed soon & this advance comment thread is open to the public to give you a taste of what's behind the Patreon curtain. https://tinyurl.com/GREASE2QUESTIONS

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

The hilarious stand-up comic Olivia Flood-Wylie joins me to laugh and talk the current comedy scene, audience energy, meeting her sweetie in Amsterdam, our shared membership in the Bipolar gang, the perils of perfectionism, Dara Ó Briain, The Comedy Store, karaoke disasters, the legendary rudeness and inherent danger of Canadians and more. More Olivia! https://www.instagram.com/oliviafloodwylie/ Head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show.

Transcribed - Published: 16 November 2023

Comedian, writer, raconteur, director and fellow podcaster Jake Fogelnest joins me to talk being new fathers, stating SQUIRT TV on public access at age 14 before taking it to MTV, rebuilding after rehab, TIMES SQUARE, Upright Citizens Brigade, our shared obsession with RSO Records & Filmworks, LADIES & GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS, Jake’s podcast and much more. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show Get into Fogelnest+ https://www.patreon.com/jakefogelnest?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Twitter / Instagram @jakefogelnest

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2023

Comedian, writer, raconteur, director and fellow podcaster Jake Fogelnest joins me to talk being new fathers, stating SQUIRT TV on public access at age 14 before taking it to MTV, rebuilding after rehab, TIMES SQUARE, Upright Citizens Brigade, our shared obsession with RSO Records & Filmworks, LADIES & GENTLEMEN THE FABULOUS STAINS, Jake’s podcast and much more. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show Get into Fogelnest+ https://www.patreon.com/jakefogelnest?utm_campaign=creatorshare_fan Twitter / Instagram @jakefogelnest

Transcribed - Published: 9 November 2023

Anne Carlisle - the star and co-writer of LIQUID SKY - joins me and James St. James for an in-depth exploration of this pioneering film. One of the first films to explicitly depict & discuss pansexuality, androgyny & gender fluidity in any substantial way - it also serves as an essay on toxic masculinity, ingrained homophobia and the ingrained misogyny of both overground & underground culture. LIQUID SKY’s hyper-stylized neon soaked aesthetic & aggressively bizarre, completely electronic score has continued to influence fashion, music and pop-culture in general since initial release in 1983. It’s also a science fiction picture. AND the male and female leads are played by the same person. PLUS... this film features the second and final role for mysterious cult actress Paula Sheppard (ALICE, SWEET ALICE). We find out what Paula was like, where she likely went and how she feels about her acting career now. Head over to ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/CraigAndFriends⁠⁠⁠ Snatch up ad-free & early versions of these episodes, exclusive bonus episodes AND get in early on Movie Clubs. Add your questions, comments (and maybe be directed to certain places where certain films might be) while supporting the show Buy the film on BluRay from Vinegar Syndrome https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/liquid-sky From Amazon https://tinyurl.com/LIQUID-SKY-BLURAY More Anne Carlisle ⁠https://annecarlislegallery.com/⁠ James St. James https://www.instagram.com/jamesstjames1 James St. James fabulous podcast NIGHT FEVER https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-fever/id1584126843

Transcribed - Published: 6 November 2023