Rise of the Gay Cinephiles

Formerly known as Horror. Cult. Trash. Other., Rise of the Gay Cinephiles is a queer film, TV & pop culture podcast that covers everything from what’s happening in Real Housewives to what’s newly released in cinemas. Every two weeks, you can expect hosts Chris and Gary to talk about their four favourite films they’ve been watching, two older films and two new releases, as well as talking about everything else they’ve been watching on TV and on the big screen alongside any other random things that may or may not lead to extensive tangents. Sit back, relax, and enjoy listening to two gay cinephiles talking about what they’ve been watching and various other hot topics!
Episodes
Episodes



Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
HCTO #343 - Halloween Classics - Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Welcome back to Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This week is the first episode of this year’s Halloween Classics episodes that we will be releasing throughout October.
First up, we have the nostalgia filled gateway horror film, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, the 90s cult classic that features Daphne at her most c*nty, some genuinely creepy scenes of horror with phenomenal animation, and three pop-punk bangers on the soundtrack.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Cries and Whispers, and Deadly Games.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
HCTO #344 - Halloween Classics - Phenomena
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Welcome back to Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This is the second episode of this year’s Halloween Classics episodes that we are releasing throughout October.
Next up, we have Dario Argento's camp horror masterpiece, Phenomena, the supernatural cross between giallo and slasher that features expertly placed heavy metal needle drops, Jennifer Connelly communicating with insects, and Donald Pleasance with a pet monkey and an awful Scottish accent.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Heartstopper Season 3, and Joker: Folie à Deux.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
HCTO #345 - Halloween Classics - Phantasm
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Welcome back to Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This is the third episode of this year’s Halloween Classics episodes that we are releasing throughout October.
Next up, we have the nightmare inducing cult classic, Phantasm, a very original horror film that features so much unique creepy imagery, a phenomenal score and an iconic performance from Angus Scrimm as The Tall Man.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Threads and The Orphanage.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
HCTO #346 - Halloween Classics - The Seventh Victim
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Welcome back to Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This is the fourth episode of this year’s Halloween Classics episodes that we are releasing throughout October.
Next up, we have Val Lewton's creepy classic, The Seventh Victim, a fantastic blend of film-noir and horror that features phenomenal cinematography, queer undertones and Kim Hunter serving so many looks within just 71 minutes.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Transformers One and Smile 2.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
HCTO #347 - Original Vs. Remake - The Wolf Man
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Welcome back to Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This is the latest of our Original vs. Remake episodes and, for a Halloween Classics special, we're discussing and comparing the Universal Monsters masterpiece, The Wolf Man, with its bland 2010 period drama remake.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Halloweentown and Lake Mungo.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Thursday Oct 31, 2024
HCTO #348 - Halloween Bonus Episode - Freddy vs. Jason
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Happy Halloween and welcome back to the Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast for a bonus episode!
For this Halloween special episode, we discuss all things Freddy vs. Jason including the Samurai style action horror scenes, the odd acting and dialogue choices, and THAT monologue from Kelly Rowland.
Head back to episodes 24, 266, 286, 287, 289, 290 and 292 to listen to us discussing the rest of the A Nightmare on Elm Street films.
Head back to episodes 16, 32, 82, 133, 187, 235, 288, 341 and 342 to listen to us discussing the first 9 Friday the 13th films.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
HCTO #349 - Naughty November - Body of Evidence
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Welcome back to the Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This week, we're starting off Naughty November, a month dedicated entirely to erotic thrillers, with a discussion about the camp trashterpiece that is Body of Evidence, which features a lifeless performance from queen Madonna, a laughably bad script and a bizarre scene involving candle wax and champagne.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including The Wild Robot and The Room Next Door.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Friday Nov 22, 2024
HCTO #350 - Naughty November - Cruel Intentions
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Friday Nov 22, 2024
Welcome back to the Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This week, we're continuing Naughty November as well as celebrating our 350th episode with a discussion about the iconic, nostalgia filled cult film, Cruel Intentions which features a phenomenal soundtrack, a sharp script and one of the greatest casts of all time which features one of the biggest slays in history from Sarah Michelle Gellar.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Paddington 2 and Point Break.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Friday Nov 29, 2024
HCTO #351 - Naughty November - Body Heat
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Welcome back to the Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This week, we're concluding Naughty November with a discussion about the neo noir masterpiece that is Body Heat, which features a fantastic soundtrack, clever writing with great twists and turns, and a scene stealing performance by queen Kathleen Turner.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including Noroi: The Curse and Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!



Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Welcome back to the Horror. Cult. Trash. Other. Podcast!
This is the first of this year’s Christmas episodes and we’re discussing the absolute disaster that is Elf Bowling the Movie: The Great North Pole Elf Strike, an abysmal video game adaptation that features an awful script, terrible animation and some jarring racism thrown in too.
Alongside our main film discussion, we also discuss what we've been watching recently including LVX ÆTERNA and Wicked.
Email us at horror.cult.trash.other@gmail.com and check us out on Social Media at the following links
www.facebook.com/horrorculttrashother
Twitter - @horrorculttrash
Instagram - @horror.cult.trash.other
Theme song is Stick Around by Gary’s old band, One Week Stand. Check them out on Spotify, iTunes and many other digital distributors!