Gay Actually

Get your spooky cowboy hats ready because in this episode we travel to a random town in the middle of rural America to review Honey Don't - the second instalment of Ethan Coen's lesbian B-movie trilogy. Join us as we discuss what the heck this movie is actually about, if it's good lesbian representation and what on earth is Chris Evans doing here?!Content warning: Major plot spoilers start c. 20 minutes inThanks as always for listening! Join us on this channel and sometimes over on the UK Film Review Podcast. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space - all are welcome!- Amber and Joyce x

This one is a bit of a yapping session - tune in for 30-ish minutes of silliness, where we chat about what happened in the queer girly world over the summer of 2025. We highlight the Swarla engagement on Corrie (SORRY TOO SOON), Hunting Wives and whether or not we're brave enough to watch The Ultimatum: Queer Love...What do you want to hear from us next?If you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome- Amber and Joyce x

Joyce really was ahead of her time with this one... In this episode, we delve into the lore of the Pitch Perfect films, from queerbaiting with Beca and Chloe, actresses coming out years later and just how non-essential those male characters were.Listen and enjoy!Where to watch: NetflixIf you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome.- Amber and Joyce x

Never heard of this one? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Explore the real-life romance between author Vita Sackville-West and Violet Trefusis via this 1990 BBC series - which we could only find on DVD! We discuss old-school lesbian drama, the realities of not being able to live freely and the blatant misogyny of the time.Content warning: Reference to sexual assault (Timestamp: 34.55-40.13 - if you want to skip)Where to watch: DVD, we also just found the series on DailymotionIf you are new to this podcast, welcome! We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast each month, or you can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastThis is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome.- Amber and Joyce x

We're back! And we're talking about soap operas? Whether you're a fan or not, this is hopefully a very interesting discussion about how these TV shows have depicted queer people over the years - sparking social media conversations and landmark government debates.We hope you enjoy the episode - and let us know your thoughts! Follow us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcastContent warning: Spoilers, soap opera-level dramaWhere to watch: UK TV or YouTube clipsWe also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month (give or take!)If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.- Amber and Joyce x

Happy 2025! This episode has taken a while to edit due to illness, but it's finally here! Enjoy our musings on Paramount+ miniseries FELLOW TRAVELERS, starring the glorious Jonathan Bailey and Matt Bomer.In this episode, we discuss the Communist 'Red Scare' of the 1950s, the Lavender Scare that impacted LGBTQ+ Americans and the fury the 70s and 80s surrounding disco, drugs, racial inequalities and HIV/AIDS.Content warning: adult themes, some small plot spoilersWhere to watch: Paramount+If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.comWe also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.- Amber and Joyce x

To round off 2024 and for our final episode of the year, we discuss one of our all-time festive favourites - Carol, directed by Todd Haynes and starring Cate Blanchett (swoon). Join us as we speak about Carol and Therese's blooming queer romance, lesbians and trains and questions of space and place and embracing the journey. Thank you for supporting us in 2024 - we love you! Content warning: This episode contains spoilers Where to watch: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you. Happy New Year! - Amber and Joyce x

We're back with an absolutely terrifying triology review today! Join us as we discuss the second half of Fear Street Part 2: 1978 and Fear Street Part 3: 1666. This is PART TWO of our review - for Part 1, find us over on the UK Film Review Podcast discussing how this story begins to unfold... Here, we speak about witchcraft, LGBTQ+ solidarity and a media sensation we like to call #DoesTheQueerLive Content warning: plot spoilers, depictions of violence/gore Where to watch these films: Netflix If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a review. You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

We're back gays! We hope everyone is having a fabulous spooky hur hur huuuur season (yes we see you). In this month's episode of Gay Actually, we are discussing the latest season of the iconic Netflix series, HEARTSTOPPER. We laugh, we cry - we have just an all around fantastic queer time. This show is so meaningful and impactful for many LGBTQ+ people and so we feel it's only right to give this show the airtime it deserves. So join us as we talk about Nick and Charlie's chemistry, Isaac's witty one-liners and Joyce's favourite: Mr. Farouk. CONTENT WARNING: We have tried to avoid as many spoilers as we can, but some remain. To watch this show: Heartstopper is available on Netflix. If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and review! You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

Welcome back to the Gay Actually podcast! Sorry it's been a while since we've been over here - it's been a crazy brat/hot girl summer and we can't wait to chat with you again. This episode is all about the post-war Scottish countryside film, Tell It to the Bees! Featuring Holliday Grainger and a whole lot of trains (see our last episode for UK Film Review to find out our thoughts on Train Lesbians!), we discuss the importance of positive queer representation, how women experience and endure pain, and what the bees in this film even mean and how the themes here are different from the book... CONTENT WARNING: Spoilers, adult themes. To watch this film: Randomly, it's available on Disney+ If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and review! You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month - new episode coming shortly... If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

Happy Pride Month! We're back with a special episode for you as we discuss the lesbian dating show that has taken the world by storm - I KISSED A GIRL Join us as we chat about the highs and lows of Dannii Minogue "playing cupid" with a group of British queer ladies, each of the girls and their successful (and not so successful) couplings, and the multiple definitions of 'hot girl summer' ... Enjoy! If you are based in the UK, you can watch this show on BBC iPlayer. If you are outside of the UK, we recommend getting a VPN. If you liked this episode please be sure to follow us and leave a rating and a review! You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature monthly on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and we're happy to have you.

It's finally here! Join us as we review the latest Kristen Stewart film, LOVE LIES BLEEDING. In this episode, we discuss the love, the lies, AND the bleeding... sorry. Featuring discussions of sexuality, the lesbian crime thriller, small-town American vibes and gory violence, we examine the film in all its gay glory! Plus, we lament on if this is K-Stew's queer era (queera?) and her chemistry with Katy O'Brian. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Content warning: adult themes, discussions of gore If you liked this episode be sure to follow and leave us a rating and a review! You can find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com We also feature monthly on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month. If you are new - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space so we're very happy to have you.

This episode is something a bit different, as we always say we'll talk about culture but never actually do it. Today, we're talking about Jojo Siwa and her new song 'Karma' taking the Internet by storm. We explore what we think about the press attention she's been getting, comparisons to Miley Cyrus' 'Bangerz' era, and this notion of her 'inventing gay pop' ... We're also discussing recent queer moments, including Billie Eilish lowkey leaking her own album, The L Word crashing Coachella, and Shannon Beveridge. Don't miss it! There is lots more culture content coming from us, so be sure to follow us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast We're now also on Apple Podcasts so you can search for us over there! This is an LGBTQ+ friendly safe space and all are welcome. Content warning: Adult themes. Contact email: gayactuallyuk@gmail.com

Welcome back everyone and happy International Women's Day. In this episode, we're discussing one of the first films to explicitly portray a lesbian relationship - Personal Best! We explore 1980s queer female representation, pain and endurance, the athletics film genre and how the films of today take some inspiration from it. Please note: This film is very confronting and does contain racist, sexist and homophobic content. Viewer discretion is advised. Content warning: Adult themes. Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com If you are new to our podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually hosts monthly episodes on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.

This month's episode features us talking about the hilarious romantic comedy, Red, White & Royal Blue, directed by Matthew Lopez. Featuring the likes of Stephen Fry and Uma Thurman, the film takes us on a rollercoaster of forbidden love, public coming out and what it could be like for a queer royal family member. We hope you enjoy! Content warning: Spoilers, adult themes. **Note: apologies for the mistake when we refer to the character of Nora as Alex's cousin. She is the granddaughter of the Vice-President of the United States** Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram @gayactuallypodcast or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com If you are new to our podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all our welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually hosts monthly episodes on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2024 takes us to the world of Dan Levy and his directorial debut, Good Grief - about a man who has to reconnect with himself and his friends after his husband's untimely death. We discuss the sensitive portrayal of grief, the importance of friendship and our overall impressions of Dan Levy's first film. Content warning: Spoilers, references to death and grief Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast - or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually hosts monthly episodes on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.

A Christmas film - but with a very creepy twist! For our last episode of 2023, we review the newly released 'EILEEN' - directed by William Oldroyd and starring Thomasin McKenzie Anne Hathaway. We discuss the many dark twists and turns in this psychological thriller, the role of the obsessive woman on screen, and whether or not this counts as a queer film. Content warning: spoilers, adult themes, including brief mention of suicide. The film also alludes to child sexual abuse but we do not discuss it in this episode. Even though care has been taken to remove swear words, some may still remain. Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast - or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is a LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually also hosts monthly episodes on the UK Film Review Podcast on the third Thursday of every month.

This episode sees Amber and Joyce recounting a teen favourite of theirs: the infamous LGBTQ+ web series, Carmilla. This episode handles the highs and lows of this show - which still exists on YouTube. Also discussed is the highs and lows of the queer web series, the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope, fruity vampires on screen and what we would do with immortality. Content warning: Even though care has been taken to remove spoilers, some may still remain. Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast - or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually also hosts monthly episodes over on the UK Film Review podcast on the third Thursday of every month. P.S. Congratulations to our lovely friend and previous guest star James Brice (see our Brokeback Mountain episode).

Hello everyone! In a very special episode, we are joined by the lovely people over at the Queer Girl Film Club podcast as we discuss lesbian and queer tropes in cinema. In this episode you will find discussions of on-screen romance, delirium and solidarity as we recount a LOT of queer films through the ages. This was an absolute blast. . We also did an episode with Queer Girl Film Club! To find out when that goes live, follow them at @queergirlfilmclub on Instagram! This episode acts as a game of sorts, where we ranked movie tropes on a chart. If you want to play as well, or play along whilst listening, you can find the chart here: https://tiermaker.com/create/lesbian-movie-tier-list--16054628 List of films mentioned throughout: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YuduSJbhwkeTkjFdqAKewGtLcr7s8650OH_qHdk_eaM/edit?usp=sharing . Thanks for listening! Be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast - or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com . If you are new to the podcast - welcome! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually also hosts monthly episodes over on the UK Film Review podcast on the third Thursday of every month.

Welcome back to Gay Actually! For this episode, Amber and Joyce are joined by Ian and Symone from The Fantom Zone Podcast to discuss Greta Gerwig's BARBIE - and boy oh boy was this the film of the year. . They explore some of the queer themes dispersed throughout the film, Gerwig's take on feminism and of course, no discussion about Barbie would be complete without opinions shared about Oppenheimer... or was it Paw Patrol? . You can find The Fantom Zone on all podcast platforms and on Instagram at @thefantomzonepodcast . Content warning: SPOILERS! . Thank you for listening! Please be sure to follow our podcast, share and leave a rating or review. You can also find us on Instagram at @gayactuallypodcast - or via email at gayactuallyuk@gmail.com . If you are new to the podcast - hello! This is an LGBTQ+ safe space and all are welcome. If you would like even more film content, in addition to these episodes, Gay Actually also host monthly episodes over on the UK Film Review podcast on the third Thursday of every month.