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Rainbow Popcorn
Lee and Brett from Two Brothers Entertainment delve further into film, examining the movies that tell queer stories or have become icons for the LGBTQ community. They do with their usual randomness and tangential discussions.
Episodes
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Carrie (2026) - TV Review
We were going to do a comparison between Carrie (1976) and Carrie (2026) but we had way too much to say about Mike Flanagan's reboot (and not all of it…
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Saccharine - Aussie Film Review
We were reminded by our friend who owns the bar used as a location in this Stan Original that we had missed Saccharine earlier in the year. So here's our…
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La Bola Negra - queer film review
La Bola Negra was a standout at Melbourne International Film Festival and we got to see it on the day of it's general release. An epic historical drama that is…
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Origins Q&A: Saara Lamberg
Here's our recent interview and audience Q&A with Saara Lamberg, as part of our Origins Series. Our next is coming up on November 8th. Grab your tickets in the…
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Resident Evil - new movie review
After many people were telling us how good the new Resident Evil reboot was, we decided to check it our for ourselves. Like Bryan's shooting in the movie…
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Of An Age - queer film review
Stepping back a little to catch up on a hidden gem of Australian queer cinema. Our review of 2022's Of An Age. Join the chat in our Facebook Group. Facebook…
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Tip Toe - queer TV review
A little delayed on this one but Russell T Davies' latest series delivered on the hard-hitting and thought provoking look into acceptance in 2026. What did you…
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Holding The Man at Williamstown Little Theatre - review
We stepped out of the cinema and towards the stage to see the Williamstown Little Theatre production of Holding The Man. Aside from the audience being better…
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The Pride Short Film Festival - Night 2
The second night of this year's Pride Short Film Festival at Pride Of Our Footscray did not disappoint. We enjoyed some great dramas and docos, and some that…
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Rainbow Popcorn Origins - Jake Neville Q&A
We launched our Origins series with Melbourne-based writer-director Jake Neville . We screened his short film The Bacchae paired with 1973's The Wicker Man…
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The Pride Short Film Festival - Night 1
We headed to Pride Of Our Footscray for year 2, night 1 of the Pride Short Film Festival. Here are our thoughts on the 7 films that featured on the Comedies…
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Jimpa - queer film review
We finally got around to watching Jimpa starring Olivia Colman and John Lithgow. We're expanding our event offerings, including partnering with local…
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Urzila, Ground Up, He-Man, Shards and Dink
It's a general chat this week as we look back on some of the things we've been watching in the last few weeks. We're expanding our event offerings, including…
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Stop That Train - queer film review
It was only a matter of time until RuPaul released a movie so linked with the Drag Race franchise. That being said, we were pleasantly surprised with the…
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Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma - full film review
Now that we've given others a chance to watch it, here are some more in-depth thoughts on Jane Schoenbrun's latest meta-horror flick. What did you think of it?…
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Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma - preview chat
We got the chance to attend the Melbourne premiere of Jane Schoenbrun's new meta-horror flick at Cinema Nova. Here are our first thoughts on the film before…
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Heartstopper Forever - queer movie review
The finale of one of the nicest queer shows out there. We decided this was definitely 'nice' like the series, but got a little more mature. And maybe a bit…
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The Odyssey - new movie review
We headed out on premiere night to watch Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Our overall thoughts: The bar was high and wasn't quite met. We're expanding our…
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Hacks - tv review
We finally got around to chatting about the final season of probably the wokest TV show out right now, and we mean woke in the most positive way possible. What…
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Leviticus - queer film review
We promise we're not becoming a horror movie podcast, but when you get the chance to go to a Q&A with the director of a great new Aussie queer horror flick…
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Obsession vs Backrooms
We watched two of this year's surprise horror hits and 'compare the pair'. Join the chat in our Facebook Group. Facebook Group We're expanding our event…
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Pride (2014) - Preview Chat
We're screening Pride for Pride Month at Eclipse Cinema, so we had a quick chat about some of our favourite things about the movie and its place in the…
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Kylie on Netflix - queer icon
How could we not do an episode on the Netflix documentary featuring our very own queer icon Kylie Minogue? Jump into the Facebook group to let us know what you…
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Apex & Michael: A Response
Lee felt the need to defend his 5-star rating of Netflix's Apex and Brett wanted to respond to the comments around his harsher rating of the Michael biopic…
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Eurovision, Off Campus, Letterkenny, Half Man
A lot of TV and the campest music competition on the agenda this week. We're expanding our event offerings, including partnering with local filmmakers and…
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Vladimir, Big Mistakes and Lesbian Space Princess
Some TV catch-ups and a very queer Aussie film. We're expanding our event offerings, including partnering with local filmmakers and organising some social…
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Deadloch - Australian queer TV review
Finally! Our review of the lesbian murder mystery series Deadloch!Lee's new favourite buddy cop and Brett's favourite croc special effects. What did you think…
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Devil Wears Prada 2 - new movie review
We headed to the Sun Theatre Yarraville for opening night of Devil Wears Prada 2. Another outing where we were in the minority as men in the audience. Here's…
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Michael (2026) - the biopic movie review
Brett got in early to see Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic. It's fair to say he was less than impressed. Join the chat in our Facebook Group. Facebook Group…
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Heartbreak High - Aussie queer tv review
Now that the final season is done and dusted, we dedicate a whole episode to probably the queerest Aussie high school drama. Join the chat in our Facebook…
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Wayward, Rooster, DTF and some new trailers.
Some TV Brett's tried and some TV Lee's liked. We've also caught up with trailers for Masters Of The Universe, Michael and Spiderman, with mixed results. What…
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Scarpetta, Project Hail Mary and the Book Of Mormon
We got to the theatre! Both the musical and movie kind. What have you seen this week? What do you recommend for us? Join the chat in our Facebook Group…
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Louis Theroux's Into The Manosphere
It's Netflix's top doco right now from LTDokkyMakky so we had to have a chat about the Manosphere and how Louis Theroux got into it. Join the chat in our…
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Heartbreak High, Scary Movie and Next Top Model
Plenty to talk about this week other than the big awards. Lee's up to date on Heartbreak High, Brett's up to date on the controversies of Next Top Model and we…
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Oscars and Razzies Review 2026
A pretty high strike rate for both of our predictions this year. What are your thoughts on this year's two big awards ceremonies? Join the chat in our Facebook…
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Oscars and Razzie Preview - 2026
Lee had a LOT to say about the Razzies (one film in particular) and, as always, Brett had copious notes on this year's Oscars contenders. What are your…
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Tron: Ares disappoints, Scrubs reboot doesn't.
We also talk about Electric State, Survivor 50, more Heated Rivalry books and an expected number of tangents. Join the chat in our Facebook Group. Facebook…
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Pillion (2026) - gay film review
Probably not 'the hottest romance' of the year but a great film none the less, even if we disagreed on some aspects of it. What did you think of Pillion? Join…
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More Oscars Buzz. One Battle After Another, Sinners and more
This week we discuss some more Oscar-nominated films. One Battle After Another, Sinners and Hamnet. Lee's gone from watching the cuteness of Heartstopper to…
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Oscar Bait, Iconic Disappointment and More Reading
In our new format we're opening up to talk about everything we've been watching, viewing and reading recently. This week we talk about History Of Sound, Wake…
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Heated Rivalry - queer tv review
We're a little behind, but the hype isn't dying down so we ended our break early to talk about Heated Rivalry (just like every other gay on the internet). Bet…
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Rainbow Popcorn's 2025
A chat about our year of viewing. Well, at least it started with that intent. We cover many different topics, as you'd expect. Jump into the Facebook Group…
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Carol (2015) - queer movie review
The iconic Christmas moments of Todd Haynes' Carol bring this one into our "Christmas scenes in non-Christmas movies" list. Enjoy Cate Blanchett building her…
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Mean Girls (2004) - camp classic movie review
It's not a "Christmas Movie" per se, but we'll never forget that Santa's Helper's dance routine! And it's a highly quotable camp classic, so we had to get it…
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The Top Christmas Scenes (not Christmas Movies)
Our theme for the holiday month is "Movies with iconic Christmas scenes that aren't actually Christmas movies". What's your favourite? Join the chat in our…
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Broschetta - the interview
Queer creative duo Broschetta joined us this week to chat all things film and queer creation. Check out more of them on Insta or YouTube and stay tuned for the…
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Wicked: For Good (2025) - movie review
Lee says: "Thank Goodness for No Good Deed." Brett says: "Eh. Ariana Grande carries the movie." Here's our review of Wicked: For Good with many more than 6…
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Kiss Of The Spider Woman (2025) - queer film review
An OK musical, within a slightly above OK movie. Lee thinks it's the role J-Lo was born to play? This page to stage to screen to stage to screen Jennifer Lopez…
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Page To Stage To Screen - an analysis
We discuss stories in multiple formats, books, plays, musicals, movies and all sorts of combinations of the above. Got one we missed? Let us know in the…
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Jaws (1975) - classic movie review
It's the 50th anniversary of the first summer blockbuster! We took a look back at one of the best horror movies of all time and the film that put Spielberg on…
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Jake Neville: Melbourne-based filmmaker and Back To The Future fan.
We talked with Jake about many different aspects of film and filmmaking, it's only because Lee writes the titles for our episodes that his BTTF fan status gets…
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They/Them (2022) - queer movie review
A queer conversion camp slasher from Blumhouse is the logical next step hor Halloween month after Friday The 13th. Join the chat in our Facebook Group…
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Friday The 13th (1980) - classic movie review
Watching a slasher film through a rainbow lens usually comes with a little bit of campness. Not the case for Friday the 13th. It's the least gay of all of the…
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Movie Deaths On Or Near Water - Film Deep Dive
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of Jaws, we're looking at horror movies where the deaths happen on or near the water. What movies do you think…
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Leigh Smith - writer, director, actor
After viewing his short film Sacrifice at Pride Short Film Festival it was a pleasure to chat with Leigh Smith about all things film. Follow the film…
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Fire Island (2022) - queer film review
Based on Pride and Prejudice, Fire Island is Joel Kim Booster's modern, gay adaptation of the Jane Austen classic set on the gay's favourite party island. Join…
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Clueless (1995) - classic film review
It's been 30 years since the iconic Clueless was released so in line with our theme of "Classic Literature Inspired Movies" here's our review of the 90s…
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Top Films Based On Classic Literature
Now this is a list we definitely left some out of, so please jump in the Facebook Group and let us know what we should've added. We left Shakespeare out on…
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Saara Lamberg - filmmaker of many hats
It was such a pleasure having Saara Lamberg on the pod this month. She's a great local filmmaker; writer, producer, director, actor. She does it all! Head to…
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Pride Short Film Festival Preview
Lee and Brett are co-hosting the Pride Short Film Festival at Pride Of Our Footscray. We're here to preview all of the films that we're screening, and there's…