90 episodes
Midnight Mass Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
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5.0 • 174 Ratings
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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! Episodes released every other week.
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Episode 90 - Sainted Subgenre: Queer Horror
The monsters are no longer in the closet! This week, Peaches and Michael dig into a “fearz” subgenre that’s near and dear to their hearts – QUEER HORROR! In addition to discussing how they’ve watched the cultural conversation around LGBTQIA+ representation in genre shift in real time, our hosts delve into the very real catharsis fright cinema provides for those who have faced the true horrors of society. Joining the conversation is acclaimed author Dr. Heather O. Petrocelli, whose life work h...
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Episode 89 - Idol Worship: David Cronenberg
Long live the new flesh! This week, Peaches and Michael are serving body in an Idol Worship celebration of David Cronenberg! In addition to discussing this notorious auteur’s penchant for exploring physical frights, our hosts delve into how audiences often react erotically to his particular brand of horror. Joining the conversation is acclaimed writer/editor Ally Melling, whose discovery of THE FLY at a young age led to a lifetime obsession with this groundbreaking filmmaker's oeuvre. Then, c...
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Episode 88: 9 To 5
Pour yourself a cup of ambition! This week, Peaches and Michael are gathering around the watercooler in celebration of 1980’s 9 TO 5! In addition to discussing this undeniable classic’s crucial feminist messaging, our hosts delve into the power of Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton as pop culture defining powerhouses. Joining the conversation is horror icon Felissa Rose, who not only speaks to a deep obsession with this forever fave, but also unpacks what it means for women working in ...
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Episode 87 - Growing Up Cult: Joshua John Miller
A true child of the popcorn! In this very special episode, Peaches and Michael sit down with iconic actor, writer, and filmmaker Joshua John Miller for an in-depth talk about a lifetime in cult cinema. In advance of his forthcoming feature THE EXORCISM, Joshua reflects on growing up with genre royalty for parents, living a punk lifestyle, and taking part in such pop culture defining fare as NEAR DARK, TEEN WITCH, RIVER'S EDGE, and more. Additionally, this singular creator speaks on the meta-a...
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Episode 86: Rosemary's Baby
He has his father’s eyes! This week, Peaches and Michael are moving into a new apartment building in celebration of 1968’s ROSEMARY’S BABY! In addition to discussing this classic’s commentary on bodily autonomy, our hosts delve into the notion of “the devil next door.” Joining the conversation is celebrated screenwriter Joshua Conkel, who shares how this landmark piece of cinema's sophisticated construction has caused it not only to become his favorite film, but also a source of comfort. Then...
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Episode 85 - Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
We live inside a dream! This week, Peaches and Michael are having some coffee and cherry pie in celebration of 1992’s TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME! In addition to discussing David Lynch’s symbolic smashing of the television set, our hosts delve into the importance of giving Laura Palmer life. Joining the conversation is acclaimed filmmaker Ariel Sinelnikoff, whose constantly evolving relationship with the town of Twin Peaks continues to inform her own work. Then, award-winning artist Drusill...
Customer Reviews
Simply the best!
Oh my GOD- is this the best podcast ever? It just might be! MIDNIGHT MASS has everything you could want in a podcast- hilarious hosts, classic cult films, and fabulous guest stars! Bianca Del Rio! Kelli Maroney! Charles Busch! Jeff Nelson (Jeffreymixed on instagram!) Jackie Beat! Luis Xtravaganza!
Peaches Christ and Michael Varrati give us an incredibly entertaining and insightful look into the campy world of cult films through a queer lens, delving into such delicious cult classics such as CARRIE, SUNSET BOULEVARD, CRUISING, MADONNA: TRUTH OR DARE, FRIDAY THE 13TH, and so many more! Our host (and hostess!) not only entertain, but always make me want to immediately re-watch the film they discussed. And I always see it in a new angle.
Peaches and Michael somehow make me love these cult films ever more than I did before. Their obvious passion for horror and cult films shines through and is incredibly inspiring and a joy to witness. You get EXCITED listening to them analyze our love for these wonderfully wacky films we all grew up on. And that TRUTH OR DARE episode should be required listening by every homosexual. I was in literal tears. BRAVO.
Incredible
I honestly can’t get over how many different guests come on this show. Some people are involved with the creation, some have careers that are highly influenced by the movie, other people are just a huge fans that have interesting perspectives I may not have considered. This show is such an honest delight
The Importance of Being Earnest
Cult, niche, art house - however you define it, Peaches and Michael go deep into the subject at hand in any given episode and show you how and why it (the film, artist, Director, actor, or creator) works!
We’ve all been there: we like a thing, but can’t quite put our fingers on exactly why we like it, or how it clicks for us. Like an Apple Jacks commercial from the way back when, we often resign ourselves to the idea that “we just do” enjoy whatever it is, because, well, we just do!
But how profound it is to have the “why” illustrated so that we can remind ourselves of all the aspects that make it so, and more often than not have new factors brought into focus to show us even more.
Michael and Peaches not only manage to do this consistently and with enthusiasm, but also with earnest and dedicated commitment to the art. This shines through from not only their knowledge, or transparency through sharing their own knowledge or things they might not know or have forgotten, but also and perhaps more importantly: the guests! They show great consideration in who they bring onto the Midnight Mass pod, as with the latest Idol Worship episode for Christopher Guest!
Keep up the brilliant work, and thank you Peaches and Michael and everyone involved with Midnight Mass! You lot bring so much enjoyment and genuine appreciation for the things nerds like myself love.