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Movie: Cassandro

Gael García Bernal stars in a biopic of the openly gay luchador Saúl Armendáriz, whose drag queen''exotico'' character Cassandro was known as "the Liberace of Lucha Libre." The movie follows his rise from low-level amateur to international fame, and his relationships along the way. 91/85 at RT, streaming at Amazon Prime and in theaters. Director Roger Ross Williams had previously directed a 14-minute documentary about Cassandro for the New Yorker, available here. [more inside]
posted by mediareport on Sep 28, 2023 - 5 comments

Movie: Taylor Mac's 24-Decade History of Popular Music

Drag performance artist Taylor Mac stages a monumental 24 hour marathon performance, examining the history of America through 24 decades of popular music, from a very queer and personal perspective. [more inside]
posted by dnash on Jul 3, 2023 - 2 comments

We're Here: Season 3  Season 3, Ep 0

Bob, Eureka, Shangela, and their drag daughters face increasing prejudice in small-town America. Silly bigots don't realize: if you try to strike down drag queens, they only become more fierce. [more inside]
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide on Dec 9, 2022 - 6 comments

We're Here: Season 2  Season 2, Ep 0

Halleloo! Bob, Eureka, and Shangela return! [more inside]
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide on Nov 25, 2022 - 5 comments

We're Here: Season 1  Season 1, Ep 0

Renowned drag queens Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley journey across small-town America, spreading love and connection through the transformative art of drag. Theme song "I Am America" is by the incomparable Shea Diamond. [more inside]
posted by Orange Dinosaur Slide on Nov 25, 2022 - 3 comments

Podcast: Welcome to Provincetown: Season One

Podcaster Mitra Kiboli spends the summer of 2021 in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and gets to know locals and tourists, summer and year-round residents, and the beach. 10 half-hour episodes [more inside]
posted by cadge on Aug 12, 2022 - 0 comments

Movie: All About Evil

Mousy librarian Deborah inherits her father's beloved but failing old movie house. To save the family business, she discovers her inner serial killer when she starts turning out a series of grisly shorts, but her legion of rabid gore fans doesn't realize that the murders in the films are all real. Natasha Lyonne has a blast as the homicidal auteur in the feature length directorial debut of Joshua Grannell, also known as San Francisco drag icon Peaches Christ. [more inside]
posted by DirtyOldTown on Jun 15, 2022 - 5 comments

Queen of the Universe: Round 5: Holi-Gay Finale   Season 1, Ep 5

"Drag race meets Eurovision" isn't a bad description of Queen of the Universe. It features drag stars from many nations who have to actually sing, live and on stage, with shockingly expensive sets, professional music and choreogaphy, and nearly universal kindness. It's been renewed for a new season.
posted by eotvos on Feb 24, 2022 - 1 comment

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: Clap Back!  Season 5, Ep 8

In the season finale, all the eliminated queens return to spill the tea, walk the runway one more time, and perform as backup dancers for the Top Three, who write verses and perform Todrick Hall choreography for RuPaul's song "Clap Back!" After one final lipsync, we discover which of the All Stars is newly inducted into the Drag Race Hall of Fame. [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jul 26, 2020 - 6 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: Stand-Up Smackdown  Season 5, Ep 7

The Top Four become the Top Three by competing in a stand-up comedy challenge at RuPaul's Shady Shack. Jane Krakowski provides coaching and guest judge duties, along with Sam Richardson. [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jul 26, 2020 - 1 comment

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: The Charles Family Backyard Ball  Season 5, Ep 6

At a barbecue-themed ball, the All Stars must turn two lewks: a country cousin (on the runway in front of RuPaul's birth family!) and backyard eleganza (made out of things you would actually find in your backyard). [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jul 12, 2020 - 4 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: Snatch Game of Love  Season 5, Ep 5

It's the return of Snatch Game of Love! Also the return of Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, who joins Tommy Dorfman in the celebrity guest role. On the runway, the category is: Prom Queen Fantasy. [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jul 12, 2020 - 1 comment

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: SheMZ  Season 5, Ep 4

The queens compete in an improv challenge spoofing TMZ and bring their best camo couture to the runway. [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jun 28, 2020 - 2 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: Get a Room!  Season 5, Ep 3

The All Stars team up to design boutique hotel suites and then show off "three, three, three looks in one!" on the runway. Nicole Byer and Martyn Lawrence Bullard are the guest judges. [more inside]
posted by sigmagalator on Jun 21, 2020 - 6 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: I'm In Love!  Season 5, Ep 2

The All Stars form 3 competing girl-groups to compose lyrics, choreography and perform the new, pop crush anthem "I'm in Love!" Guest judges Tessa Thompson and Madison Beer join the love-fest. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Jun 12, 2020 - 14 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: All Star Variety Extravaganza  Season 5, Ep 1

Ten All Stars open the library for a reading mini-challenge – with this week's surprise guest judge, Ricky Martin! Next, they hit the mainstage to headline the "Werq the World" Variety Extravaganza! Plus, RuPaul reveals new twists in the rules! [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Jun 12, 2020 - 2 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Choices 2020  Season 12, Ep 9

Since there haven't been regular posts since the 3rd episode, let's make it an up to this point free for all, because it can be agreed this has been a season of previously unimagined lows and unpredictable delights amidst a sea of purposefully confusing... choices. [more inside]
posted by provoliminal on Apr 25, 2020 - 5 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: EP 01/02: I'm That Bitch/You Don't Know Me   Season 12, Ep 1

A split premiere: E01: Kicking off Season 12, the first seven queens strut the runway in a fashion show, then rap and perform a choreographed dance in front of guest judge Nicki Minaj. E02: In part two of the Season 12 premiere, a new set of queens walks in a fashion show, then performs a Bob Fosse-inspired number in front of guest judges Thandie Newton and Robyn. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2020 - 10 comments

Movie: Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts

Trixie charmed audiences and judges as winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. But the grind of performing and the pressure of the title proves that heavy is the head that wears the tiara.
posted by xingcat on Dec 4, 2019 - 3 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: A New Queen is Born  Season 1, Ep 8

In the series finale the top three queens fight it out for the title of the UK’s first Drag Race Superstar. Strictly Come Dancing’s AJ Pritchard and his brother Curtis (Love Island) choreograph the three queens as they take on an all-singing, all-dancing final challenge. Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and the eliminated queens all return as the finalists take to the runway one last time before RuPaul crowns the series’ ultimate winner. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Nov 21, 2019 - 3 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Family That Drags Together  Season 1, Ep 7

Only four queens remain. Tensions are high and emotions are charged as they are challenged to give family members a very special drag makeover. BAFTA winner Michaela Coel joins Michelle Visage and Alan Carr on the judging panel as another queen is eliminated from the competition. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Nov 18, 2019 - 3 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Thirsty Werk  Season 1, Ep 6

This week the queens’ creative marketing skills are put to the test as they are asked to create an advert - and brand themselves. US Drag Race All Star Katya makes a surprise visit while pop icon Cheryl joins Michelle Visage and Graham Norton on the judging panel as another queen exits the competition. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Nov 18, 2019 - 2 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Snatch Game  Season 1, Ep 4

This week the queens take on the iconic Snatch Game challenge where they must deliver their best celebrity impersonations against a classic TV game show backdrop. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Nov 1, 2019 - 3 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race UK: Boot Sale Outfits  Season 1, Ep 3

This week RuPaul tests the queens’ sewing skills and fashion sense as they are challenged to create show stopping outfits from junk found at a car boot sale. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Oct 26, 2019 - 1 comment

RuPaul's Drag Race: Whatcha Unpackin?  Season 11, Ep 1

Miley Cyrus goes undercover in the workroom to spy on the new cast of queens competing for $100,000; the first test is to create signature looks from materials belonging to former Drag Race legends.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Mar 1, 2019 - 20 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: Jersey Justice  Season 4, Ep 4

The queens improv cases on “Jersey Justice”, a courtroom show with judge Michelle Visage.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Jan 4, 2019 - 18 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Queens Reunited  Season 10, Ep 13

One week from the grand finale, all Season 10 queens return to discuss the season's most shocking moments; includes never-before-seen footage, jaw-dropping revelations and a recap of the season's most amazing looks.
posted by filthy light thief on Jun 24, 2018 - 9 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Evil Twins  Season 10, Ep 11

The top five queens must present two sides of themselves in a ball, a good twin and an evil twin. They must write and record inner dialogue for both characters to show each personality. Cheyenne Jackson is a special guest; Lena Dunham and singer Ashanti guest judge. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Jun 9, 2018 - 8 comments

Pose: Pilot  Season 1, Ep 1

In 1987 New York, Blanca Rodriguez pursues her dream of being a house mother and competing in the House Ballroom scene after a devastating medical diagnosis. Meanwhile, Damon Richards moves to New York with aspirations of joining a dance company. [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Jun 5, 2018 - 9 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Breastworld  Season 10, Ep 9

A parody of Westworld and the acting challenge of season ten, with Broad City stars Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson guest judge on this week's episode. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 19, 2018 - 10 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical  Season 10, Ep 8

In "Cher: The Unauthorized Rusical" the queens sing live in a musical about Cher's decade spanning career; Billy Eichner and Andrew Rannells guest judge. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 12, 2018 - 7 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Snatch Game  Season 10, Ep 7

The queens must impersonate their favorite celebrities for the legendary Snatch Game. Kate Upton and Audra McDonald guest judge; Bianca del Rio and Alex Trebek are special guests. [more inside]
posted by perplexion on May 3, 2018 - 14 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: DragCon Panel Extravaganza  Season 10, Ep 6

The queens have to produce and host their very own DragCon panels on makeup, with hair and body; Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon guest judge. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 28, 2018 - 7 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: The Bossy Rossy Show  Season 10, Ep 5

The queens' improvisational skills are put to the test for the new talk show, "Bossy Rossy," hosted by Ross Matthews; country music singer Shania Twain and actress Carrie Preston guest judge. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 21, 2018 - 10 comments

Movie: Paris Is Burning

“Gay people -Men- gather together under one roof and decide to have a competition amongst themselves: BALLS. This movie is about the ball circuit, and the gay people that’s involved in it, and how each person’s life brought them to this circuit.” Filmed over seven years, Paris Is Burning is Jennie Livingston’s legendary documentary about gay ball culture in New York City in the 1980s.
posted by Going To Maine on Apr 17, 2018 - 10 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: The Last Ball on Earth  Season 10, Ep 4

The queens cook up three global warming-friendly looks for the last ball ever, and actresses Tisha Campbell-Martin and Logan Browning drop by to guest judge. [more inside]
posted by urbanlenny on Apr 13, 2018 - 9 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: PharmaRusical  Season 10, Ep 2

The queens must wow the judges (including Halsey and Padma Lakshmi) in a lip-synced dance number inspired by pharmaceutical TV ads, and Andy Cohen and Alyssa Edwards drop by.
posted by duffell on Mar 31, 2018 - 17 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: All Stars Snatch Game  Season 3, Ep 4

The remaining 7 queens compete in Snatch Game, with a "Flower Power" runway theme. [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Feb 16, 2018 - 16 comments

RuPaul's All Stars Drag Race: The Bitchelor  Season 3, Ep 3

The queens are challenged to improvise in an unscripted dating show inspired by The Bachelor, with a runway theme of "Wigs on Wigs on Wigs". [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Feb 10, 2018 - 21 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Grand Finale  Season 9, Ep 14

The top four queens compete in a lip-sync bracket for the crown.
posted by Zephyrial on Jun 23, 2017 - 27 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Category Is  Season 9, Ep 12

The top four queens each record an original verse and learn choreography for a remix of RuPaul's "Category Is." [more inside]
posted by Zephyrial on Jun 11, 2017 - 9 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: 9021-Ho  Season 9, Ep 7

The girls act ham-it-up in a 90's high school soap opera. Guest judges Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth direct. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on May 6, 2017 - 18 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Snatch Game  Season 9, Ep 6

The queens impersonate celebrities in a TV game show; guest judges Candis Cayne and Denis O'Hare. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 29, 2017 - 18 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Reality Stars: The Musical  Season 9, Ep 5

Toddrick Hall directs the queens in a lip-sync musical about the Kardashian family. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Apr 22, 2017 - 12 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Good Morning B*tches  Season 9, Ep 4

The queens form two teams and face off in a morning talk show war, with guest judges Naya Rivera and Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 15, 2017 - 16 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: She Done Already Done Brought It On  Season 9, Ep 2

Lisa Kudrow visits briefly; the queens must perform in an epic cheer battle, with Cindy Wilson, Kate Pierson, and Fred Schneider of The B-52s as guest judges. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Apr 1, 2017 - 12 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Oh. My. Gaga!  Season 9, Ep 1

Lady Gaga meets the new queens competing for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar" and the 13 new queens compete in the Miss Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent pageant. And of course, there's a twist or two .... [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on Mar 26, 2017 - 9 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: The Fabulous B*tch Ball  First Watch   Season 4, Ep 11

The race goes to the dogs, when the queens compete in a pageant of canine inspired couture. With extra special guest judges Wynonna Judd and Rose McGowan.
posted by duffell on Nov 25, 2016 - 2 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: DILFs: Dads I'd Like to Fuck  First Watch   Season 4, Ep 10

The queens are paired up with sexy dads for a drag runway makeover. With extra special guest judges Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Jennifer Love Hewitt.
posted by duffell on Nov 23, 2016 - 4 comments

RuPaul's Drag Race: Frock the Vote!  First Watch   Season 4, Ep 9

The queens campaign and debate as they vie to become the 2012 Wig Party candidate.
posted by duffell on Nov 5, 2016 - 4 comments

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