Rocky Horror Picture Show

Well, we’re hopping back in time, or rather warping, with The Rocky Horror Picture Show.  Another cult classic delight from the same glorious mind that brought you, Priscilla, Terry J. Nelson.  

 

The krewe discusses the myriad pitfalls of gender and sexuality, Matthew tries to keep up his good Catholic boy facade, Terry fusses over Jasper, Hannah enlightens the krewe about the origins of the Rainbow Flag, and Garrett just tries to keep the show moving.  

 

There may be some problems with the delivery, but there’s a little something for everyone to love in this 1975 banger.  The krewe even kicks around the idea of a Priscilla-RHPS double feature with dress-up.  And while there was a bit of a power struggle over who gets to bring Dr. Frank-N-Furter back to life (what self-respecting actor wouldn’t want to try their hand at the inimitable Tim Curry?), there’s nothing but glam and love for this film, despite Matthew’s protestations.

 

Damnit, Janet.  Just get into it already.

 

Show Notes:

 

This episode contains mentions the following: divorce, sexual assault, transphobia, TERFs, homophobia, consent issues, violence, slut shaming, elder abuse, and child molestation. 

 

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