21 episodes
Reel Charlie Speaks Philip Bahr
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- TV & Film
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5.0 • 2 Ratings
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Reel Charlie Speaks, the podcast spin-off of Reel Charlie, a film and television review blog. In 2022, Reel Charlie began a monthly podcast devoted to examining an older film, television series, or creator. Remembering how it felt to experience for the first time long ago, and how it feels today. Listen in to the episodes on your favorite podcast platform.
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Beautiful Thing (1996)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 21 I explore The Birdcage.
Read The Birdcage review on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Beautiful Thing (1996) currently streams (as of February 2024) on various streaming platforms for a rental fee (Amazon has it for under a dollar), or get it on disk from your local public library.
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The Birdcage (1996)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 20 I explore The Birdcage.
Read The Birdcage review on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
The Birdcage (1996) currently streams (as of January 2024) on various streaming platforms for a rental fee, or get it on disk from your local public library.
Special thanks to my podcast mentor, Brad Shreve for suggesting I do a big Hollywood film. This one's dedicated to you!
I refer the The Birdcage as Birdcage throughout the episode.
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Queer as Folk (2000)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Major spoiler alerts in this episode.
In episode 19 I explore the American version of Queer as Folk.
Discover more Queer as Folk on Reel Charlie.
Learn about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Queer as Folk (2000) currently streams (as of December 2023) on Showtime, Paramount+, and The Roku Channel.
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Maurice (1987)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 18 I explore Merchant Ivory's film, Maurice.
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Learn more about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
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Metrosexuality (2001)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 17 I explore Rikki Beadle Blair's 2001 limited series, Metrosexuality.
Discover more of Rikki Beadle Blair on Reel Charlie.
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Learn more about Reel Charlie creator Philip Bahr.
Corrections:
Gerri has a revelation not a revolution.
Daniel and Gary should be Daniel and Gerri.
Rikki Beadle Blair's career spans nearly four decades.
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Hairspray (1988)
Welcome. You’re listening to Reel Charlie Speaks, an LGBTQ podcast spin-off of the film and television review blog, Reel Charlie looking at movies and TV from a gay male perspective since 2009.
I'm your host, Philip Bahr. Each month I select a classic queer film, television series, or creator. I talk about how the subject spoke to me when I first discovered it years ago, and how its stood the test of time. Spoilers possible. Alerts always.
In episode 16 I explore John Water's 1988 film, Hairspray.
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Customer Reviews
Great Insights and Nostalgia
I'm thrilled I found this podcast. In every episode Philip has taken me back to revisit movies, books, etc. from my past. His perspectives have frequently made me look at each, and their impact, in different ways.