Alright Mary is two parts Drag Race viewing party, one part queer studies lecture and a healthy dose of obscure pop culture references, all wrapped in a nuanced layer of dad jokes and pun-offs served weekly with a side of piping-hot tea.
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Each week, we dive deep into our favorite awards show category--the Best Supporting Actress--and discuss the winners, nominees, and all of the acting choices and moments worthy of recognition, even if it's just our own.
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Each week, I explore micro-moments, acting choices and all of the magic in the minutiae--the nuances, if you will--that make a scene great. Take a drink every time I talk about a Best Supporting Actress nominee.
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Episode 245: The BSAs of "Tommy Boy" (1995)
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Holy schnikes, it’s Brovember! We’re going back to a simpler time and happier place this week, the mid-90s buddy road movie with a heart of gold, “Tommy Boy”! This is Chris Farley’s movie, but he’s surrounded by Queen Brian Dennehy, Julie Warner as Best Supporting Michelle, Razzie nominee Bo Derek, an uncredited Rob Lowe getting his shirt sucked of…
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Episode 244: The BSAs of "His Three Daughters" (2024)
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A movie about preemptive grief is somehow exactly what we needed this week. “His Three Daughters” features Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen and Natasha Lyonne sistering out in a Lower East Side apartment while their father lingers through his final days in the other room. What could be better? Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access …
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Episode 474: Alright Scary - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974)
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Given the impending election, spooky season has officially been extended this year. And what better way to celebrate than with a deep dive into the all-American nightmare that is 1974’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”! Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to Drag Race UK this season, plus Global All Stars, movie reviews and pa…
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Episode 243: The BSAs of "Pieces of April" (2003)
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We’re gonna need an extra dozen glazed and a whole bunch of family therapy to get through—or even to!—Thanksgiving at April’s on the Lower East Side this year. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bsapodEmail: thebsapod@gmail.comInstagram: @bsapodColin Drucker - Instagram: @colindru…
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Episode 473: Alright Scary - "The Substance" (2024)
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We are currently building secret closets in our bathrooms, stalking LA in an iconic yellow coat, and feeling fully activated by the sensation that is “The Substance”! This movie sends us in so many directions, from body dysmorphia to the terrors of tele-health, Demi Moore in the mirror, Dennis Quaid eating that shrimp, Margaret Qualley’s aunt Sue, …
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Episode 472: Alright Scary - "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (1992)
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Don’t tell mom the babysitter is Rebecca DeMornay. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to Drag Race UK this season, plus Global All Stars, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and more. Join us at our OnlyMary's level for EVEN MORE movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into o…
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Episode 242: "Eat, Drink and Be Scary" (w/ Justine Elizabeth)
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Things are getting spooky on the Upper East Side this week as we revisit our favorite Best Supporting Housewives of New York for a disastrous Season 12 Halloween party. Helping us tackle this seafood tower of terror is The Shore Store’s Justine Elizabeth!Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.pat…
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Episode 471: Alright Scary - "Flowers in the Attic" (1987)
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Well kiss your sister, it’s time to talk about “Flowers in the Attic”! Much has been said about that bathtub scene but honestly that is just the beginning of the bizarre family dynamics in V.C. Andrews twisted tale of attic dwelling siblings. Louise Fletcher is a force to be reckoned with and reason alone to watch this camp classic. Become a Matreo…
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Episode 241: The BSAs of "Closer" (2004)
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It’s the date movie of 2004, “Closer”! Not a couples counselor in sight as four broken people bump traumas and look for love in all the wrong strip clubs. Clive Owen and Natalie Portman both got best supporting Oscar nominations, but we’re equally intrigued with Julia Roberts in one of her less-discussed roles, while Jude Law is a shadow of the hun…
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Episode 470: Alright Scary - Are You Afraid of the Dark? - "The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark"
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This week we’re revisiting some classic Canadian nightmare fuel of the 90s! “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” made us fear and fiend for 9:30pm on a Saturday, especially with indelible episodes like “The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark” with its suburban locale, the lack of adult supervision and the possibility that it was all just a creepy old man te…
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Episode 240: The BSAs of "That Thing You Do!" (1996)
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The rise and fall of the one-hit Wonders is packed with chart-topping performances and is a platinum record in our books! This week we’re fangirling over 1996’s “That Thing You Do”, with Tom Hanks doing triple duty as director, writer and co-star, Steve Zahn running away with the movie, Tom Everett Scott appreciating jazz, Charlize Theron, Obba Bab…
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Episode 469.5: Drag Race UK Season 6 Ep 2: Stitch and Strut (PREVIEW)
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Well it wouldn’t be a season of DRUK if someone didn’t make an unexpected exit for health reasons. But the teams based design challenge must go on, and a power trio is already on the rise. To hear the rest of this episode, become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to DRUK episodes this season, plus all of Global All Stars, movie …
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Episode 469: Alright Scary - "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986)
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We’re kicking off Alright Scary with Frank Oz’s under-sung movie musical “Little Shop of Horrors”! While not the spookiest pick on the list this month, it’s certainly got the best balance of bonkers and beautiful. Plus all those homoerotic overtones in the dentist’s office, Levi Stubbs’ vocals, the perfection of Ellen Greene, and a Greek chorus by …
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Honestly, we just felt like talking about “Unfaithful” this week! It’s got strong fall vibes, an Oscar nominated Diane Lane, Kate Burton in the Friend role, a face journey on the Metro North, wind machines at a 27, that song in the trailer and two beloved BSAs in practically nonexistent cameos. Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early ac…
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Episode 468: Drag Race UK Season 6 Ep 1: Cabaret Talent Show
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The city of Manchester, the island of St. Lucia and the essence of Canada are all represented in the cast of Season 6 of Drag Race UK. Plus two queens competing for “oldest bitch in the cut” energy, a unanimous lip syncing lookalike, a peek into the Wild World of Wales and a strict machine on the judges panel. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary le…
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Episode 238: The BSAs of "Juno" (2007)
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Well leggo my eggo, Juno is preggo! While this 2007 Oscar winner was a career making moment for writer Diablo Cody and Elliott Page, it’s Jennifer Garner who runs away with this movie for us, with Allison Janney’s Bren close behind in a Previa.Join us for The Best Supporting Aftershow and early access to main episodes on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bs…
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Episode 467: Global All Stars Ep 6: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere (PREVIEW)
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This episode wasn’t what anyone would call a “happy hour." Here's a healthy pour of a preview of our discussion on Patreon this week.Tip your waitress, she'll fall right over. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this season, plus Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews a…
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Episode 237: The BSAs of "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012)
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“Silver Linings Playbook” brought home Oscar gold for Jennifer Lawrence and nominations all around for 2012’s Dirty Dancing for Manic Depressives in Philly. (Or is this some strange version of Garden State?) Jacki Weaver makes crabby snacks and drives a Cadillac, John Ortiz and Chris Tucker are some best supporting friends, Bradley Cooper is a babe…
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Episode 466: Global All Stars Ep 5: Boobie: The Shequels (PREVIEW)
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Boobs. Here's the first 20 minutes of our discussion of this week's international acting challenge! Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this season, plus Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and mor…
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Episode 236: The BSAs of "Rabbit Hole" (2010)
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We’re welcoming in the unofficial start of fall the best way we know how—talking about grief! 2010’s “Rabbit Hole” is easily one of Nicole Kidman’s best performances, and The Wiest as her mother with her own brick in her pocket almost makes us forget that Tyne Daly played that role on Broadway. Tammy Blanchard channels one of the greatest moments i…
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Episode 465: Global All Stars Ep 4: Everybody Say Love Girl Groups (PREVIEW)
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Nelly is feeling very neglected this week. Anyway here's a preview of this week's discussion of Global All Stars! Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this season, plus Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Phili…
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Episode 235: The BSAs of "Matilda" (1996)
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We wrap up Family Movie Month with what can best be described as “Carrie” for kids. (With a surprising scoop of “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and an important connection to “Scream 2”!) Despite its spooky undertones (and Roald Dahl roots), “Matilda” is also an enthralling coming of age story featuring small legend Mara Wilson, Embeth Davidtz’s Icon to …
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Episode 464: Global All Stars Ep 3: International Queen of Mystery Ball (PREVIEW)
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It’s a ball, it’s a mall fashion show, it’s a reason to queen out on Carmen Sandiego. It's a preview of our discussion of this week's episode of Global All Stars! Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this season, plus Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seaso…
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Episode 234: Lisa Ann Walter - "The Parent Trap" (1998)
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We’re seeing double this week as we cover “It Takes Two”‘s refined identical twin, “The Parent Trap”! Lindsay Lohan gets the Nancy Meyers treatment twice over in her film debut, and Lisa Ann Walter makes denim shirts and Dockers iconic as Best Supporting Chessy. Plus Elaine Hendrix feasting on the evil future stepmother role, an unflinchingly cool …
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Episode 463: Global All Stars Ep 1 & 2: Global Talent Extravaganza
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The Paris Olympics may be over but a global competition filmed in Colombia has just begun! It’s a bit of a high school reunion, if no one went to the same high school, it’s a bit like Eurovision, and occasionally it’s like an obscure Belgian variety show, but overall this is a refreshing take on the All Stars format. Also, the judges panel looks li…
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Episode 233: Rosie O'Donnell - "Harriet the Spy" (1996)
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Family Movie Month is returning to the heyday of the oddball 90s kid this week with “Harriet the Spy”! We first run through the roster of our own childhood favorites as former Nickelodeon kids, and spend some time talking about how great A Little Princess and A League of their Own are. Speaking of which, Rosie O’Donnell as Old Golly completely make…
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Episode 232: Bonnie Hunt - "Jumanji" (1995)
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We’re kicking off what has turned into an annual tradition because we’ve now done it twice, Family Movie Month! This week we’re buying an old mansion with Bebe Neuwirth, rolling the dice with Kirsten Dunst and remembering a time when Bonnie Hunt was seemingly always on our televisions with 1995’s “Jumanji”! We also get a pitch perfect Patricia Clar…
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A month of international interpersonal dramas between the Real Housewives of New York ends with the Season 4 melodrama that is Morocco. We’ve got all the original wives, including Alex fighting with the strength of ten out of control camels. (Or perhaps a herd of buffalo.) Kelly is here to make it weird, Jill Zarin digs up two seasons of resentment…
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Episode 462.5: Canada vs the World S2 Ep 2: The Hole (PREVIEW)
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We talk about the husband, the Hole and even the husband's hole this week. Mrs. Mateo’s second act and JLo’s small bag of chips get a lot of air time, in addition to the actual challenge at hand. Join us on Patreon to hear the rest of the conversation! Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to Canada vs…
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Episode 462: Drag Race All Stars 9 Ep 12: Grand Finale Variety Extravaganza: Part 2
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It’s time to stop counting badges and start crowning queens as we carry this season through charity to its relatively surprising conclusion. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and mor…
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Episode 230: "The Blue Stone Manor Chainsaw Massacre"
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We’re headed up to the Berkshires this week for another girls trip gone awry at Dorinda’s infamous and possibly sentient Blue Stone Manor. Ramona spends the afternoon dodging Elyse as an opening act before Luann takes center stage in, once again, a cabaret related drama, this time with an underpaid and overserved Sonja. Luckily the lady of the hous…
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Episode 461: Canada vs the World S2 Ep 1: Drag Pop
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Canada hosts another friendly competition with a couple US stalwarts, some UK geese, one French dip and Kennedy Goddamn Davenport. Brooke Lynn is back with a new North face and old pals Traci and Brad. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons…
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Episode 460: Drag Race All Stars 9 Ep 11: Grand Finale Variety Extravaganza: Part 1
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A mini-makeover, party games for cash, a round robin of Tic Tac lunches, babysitting some backup dancers and picking the lipstick for your life keeps the queens busy before the actual finale next week. Want even more Alright Mary? Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get access to Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons…
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