MBP e383 - 'The Boys In The Band'

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10/17/20 • 87 min

We're celebrating 'National Coming Out Day' with a review of THE BOYS IN THE BAND, the new Netflix adaptation of the same-named 1968 play by Mart Crowley and groundbreaking 1970 movie from William Friedkin. Starring Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, and more, this film explores the gay/bi condition during a birthday party set in 1960's NYC. Have a listen to what we thought of this notable piece of LGBT cinema. Enjoy!

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

THE BOYS IN THE BAND

5:44 - Review & non-spoiler discussion

36:44 - Spoilers

1:13:13 - Plugs: DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET documentary (Netflix); CHARM CITY KINGS (HBO Max); STAR WARS: SQUADRONS (EA Sports Video Game)

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TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

THE BOYS IN THE BAND

5:44 - Review & non-spoiler discussion

36:44 - Spoilers

1:13:13 - Plugs: DAVID ATTENBOROUGH: A LIFE ON OUR PLANET documentary (Netflix); CHARM CITY KINGS (HBO Max); STAR WARS: SQUADRONS (EA Sports Video Game)

Please leave a comment or review, we’d love to read it on the next episode!

Previous Episode

MBP e382 - 'A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'

Have a listen this week to our review & fun discussion of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS, perhaps the cheesiest (and best?) installment of the Nightmare franchise! Are you a fan of this film or any of the others in the 'Elm Street' franchise? Got a favorite associated memory? Enjoy!

TIME INDEX

0:00 - Intros

6:34 - Review & Discussion: A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (Includes Spoilers)

1:03:03 - Plugs & Outro: SPONTANEOUS (new 2020 film, VOD rental); DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD (Netflix documentary); HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK (Hulu)

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Next Episode

MBP e384 - 'The Trial Of The Chicago 7' and ' A West Wing Special'

On this episode we're doubling down on some brand-new Aaron Sorkin with our reviews of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 and A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE. We hope you got a chance to see both of these new productions. If you're still deciding, have a listen to what these 3 bears have to say. Enjoy!

TIME INDEX

4:03 - Review: A WEST WING SPECIAL TO BENEFIT WHEN WE ALL VOTE

THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7

36:26 - Non-Spoiler Review

56:27 - Spoiler Talk

1:23:47 - Plugs: LOVECRAFT COUNTRY (HBO Series); POSSESSOR (In Theaters); MICRO MONSTERS (Oculus TV VR docu-series)

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