Movies That Made WE

The Movies That Made WE are a side series on the WEBurlesque Podcast Network, where Viktor Devonne interviews nightlife professionals about the formative media that influenced them on and off-stage.

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 6 (Exorcist, Hausu, Blair Witch Project, and more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Caza Blanca (PA), Kevin Sparrow (Chicago), and Viktor Devonne (SoCal) himself, 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite bloodsuckers, beasts, and body snatchers.  Scratch a black cat accordingly. WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Dracula 1931, The Faculty, The Exorcist, Death Becomes Her, The Blair With Project, Creepshow, The Fearless Vampire Killers or Pardon Me But Your Teeth Are In My Neck, Halloween, and potentially others… WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Listen to all of…

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 5 (Get Out, Paranormal Activity, Company of Wolves, more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Mr. Valdez (Colorado Springs), Kiki Mustang (Seattle), and Lewd Alfred Douglas (Salem, AM), 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite miscreants, lycanthropes, and phantoms.  Bob your apples as ye may. [Dedicated in memory of Angela Lansbury] released October 30, 2022; recorded on September 22, 2022 running time: 2 hours, 20 minutes WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Paranormal Activity, The Strangers, The Possession of Michael King, Dark Skies, The Visit, Get Out, Andy Warhol’s Blood For Dracula, The Company of…

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 4 (The Mist, Alien, May, The Thing, more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discsussion from Mone’t Ha-Sidi (Sacramento), and Miss Violet DeVille (Seattle), 2 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite creatures, on earth and off.  Make your popcorn.            WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Midsommar, The Thing, Creepshow, Alien, May, The Mist, and potentially others… WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS.      Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Listen to all of session 4: You may support the podcast network via Patreon.com/WEBurlesque. At the minimum $1 pledge, you will have access to multiple video…

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 3– Candyman, Hellraiser II, The Hunger, more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discsussion from Abby Fantastic (Brooklyn, NY), Pistol Holliday (Amarillo, TX), and Arson (NJ), 3 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite villains, creeps, and demons.  Grab a snack.       WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Halloween, Idle Hands, Tales from the Hood, Salem’s Lot, House on Haunted Hill, Hellraiser II, The Hunger, Candyman, Creepshow, and potentially others… Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Listen to all of session 3: You may support the podcast network via Patreon.com/WEBurlesque. At the minimum $1…

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 2– Addams Family, Baby Jane, Ghost Ship, more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Bella La Blanc aka DJ Villainous (DC/Maryland) and Willow aka Lilith Lore (Richmond, VA), 2 masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite creatures, weirdos, and women on the verge of nervous breakdowns. Light another cursed candle. WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Addams Family Values, Lady In White, Ghost Ship, Beetlejuice, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Cabin in the Woods, and potentially others… WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Part One: Part Two: Part Three: Listen to all of session 2: You may…

MoviesThatMadeWE (Ooky Spooky) Vol. 2, Session 1– Poltergeist, Jaws, Perfect Blue, more)

MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) returns for 2022, with discussion from Remy Dee (Nashville, TN), Ruthless Retribution (Burlington, VT), Helena Isis (Arlington, TX), and Kevin Honey-Bunz (Fort Smith, AR), four masquerade enthusiasts who talk their favorite monsters, beasts, and ghouls.  Put on another cauldron. WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Film discussion includes Jaws, Poltergeist, the Nightmare on Elm Street series, Petshop of Horrors, Psycho, Pan’s Labyrinth, Queen of the Damned, Perfect Blue, Child’s Play, I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Demon Knight, and potentially others… WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. Part One:…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 25: Clue

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 25 (video version) features the third film selection from Olive Swisskey who chose Clue (1985) directed by John Landis…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 24: Were the World Mine

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 24 (video version) features the third film selection from Lucky Charming who chose Were the World Mine (2002) directed…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 23: The Broken Hearts Club

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 23 (video version) features the third film selection from Mr. Valdez, who chose The Broken Hearts Club (2000) directed…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 22: Queen of the Damned

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 22 (video version) features the third film selection from Noctua, who chose Queen of the Damned (2002) directed by…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 21: Mean Girls

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 23 (video version) features the third film selection from Esmerelda May, who chose Mean Girls (2004) directed by Greg…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 20: American Gods season 3

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 20 (video version) features the third film selection from Miss Violet DeVille who chose specific segments of the cinematic…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 19: The Naked Civil Servant

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 19 (video version) features the third film selection from Viktor Devonne, who chose The Naked Civil Servant (1975) directed…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 18: Jennifer’s Body

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 17 (video version) features the third film selection from Mimi Hurricane, who chose Jennifer’s Body (2009) directed by Karyn…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 17: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 17 (video version) features the third film selection from Lewd Alfred Douglas, who chose Hedwig and the Angry Inch…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 16: Latter Days

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 16 (video version) features the second selection from Lucky Charming and Mr. Valdez who both chose Latter Days (2003)…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 15: Truth or Dare

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 15 (video version) features the second selection from Viktor Devonne who chose Truth or Dare (1991) directed by Alek…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 14: Maurice

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 14 (video version) features the second selection from Lewd Alfred Douglas who chose Maurice (1987) directed by James Ivory,…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 13: Hunchback of Notre Dame

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 13 (video version) features the second film selection from Noctua who chose The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) directed…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 12: Jessica Jones season 3

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 12 (video version) features the second selection from Miss Violet DeVille who chose Jessica Jones season 3 (2019) with…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 11: Sailor Moon S

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 11 (video version) features the second film selection from Esmerelda May who chose Sailor Moon S (1994) directed by…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 10: Another Gay Movie

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 10 (video version) features the second selection from Oliver Swisskey who chose Another Gay Movie (2006) directed by Todd…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 9: Rent

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 9 (video version) features the second selection from Mimi Hurricane who chose Rent (2005) directed by Chris Columbus and…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 8: Jeffrey

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 8 (video version) features the first film selection from both Miss Violet DeVille and Esmerelda May, who both by…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 7: The Birdcage

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 7 (video version) features the first selection from Mr. Valdez who chose The Birdcage (1996) directed by Mike Nichols…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 6: Pariah

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 6 (video version) features the first selection from Mimi Hurricane who chose Pariah (2011) directed by Dee Rees and…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 5: To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie NEwmar

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 5 (video version) features the first selection from Oliver Swisskey who chose To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 4: Fellini Satyricon

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 4 (video version) features the first selection from Lewd Alfred Douglas who chose Fellini Satyricon (1969) directed by Federico…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 3: But I’m a Cheerleader

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 3 (video version) features the first selection from Lucky Charming who chose But I’m a Cheerleader (1999) directed by…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 2: Purple Rain

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 2 (video version) features the first film selection from Noctua, who chose Purple Rain (1984) directed by Albert Magnoli…

Movies That Made WE (queer) vol. 2, part 1: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Viktor Devonne asked some of his favorite nightlife personalities for some of their formative queer movies and they narrowed them to 3 each. Each segment features discussion on that film from the entertainer, in addition to further notes from those who were there at the time of the recording session. These are by no means meant to be a comprehensive expose on each film, but features notable memories, scenes, and analysis on them. Part 1 (video version) features the first film selection from both Miss Violet DeVille and Esmerelda May, who both by…

Mone’t Ha-Sidi presents Nizzneyland: Titanic

Released: May 6, 2022Recorded: April 22, 2022 Released: May 2, 2022Recorded: March 1, 2022 1 hour, 9 minutes listen– Audio only versions available at: Amazon PodcastsApple PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsiHeartRadioLibsynSoundCloudSpotifyStitcherYouTube Mone’t Ha-Sidi presents Nizzneyland: TITANIC Welcome to the magical world of Nizzneyland; let’s take a turn on the water feature of all boat rides: the TITANIC. Mone’t shares her acclaimed burlesque routine based on the James Cameron film. From Leo and Kate to lusty carriage rides to impressive axe tricks, Nizzneyland is open for all to experience! Just keep swimming. And you KNOW we’re going…

Movies That Made WE (Ooky Spooky) #3: Ellie Quinn / Betty Brash

2 hours, 44 minutes Released: October 16, 2021 listen Amazon PodcastsApple PodcastsAudibleGoogle PodcastsiHeartRadioLibsynSoundCloudSpotifyStitcherYouTube The thrills and chills continue with episode 3 of MOVIES THAT MADE WE (Ooky Spooky) featuring impassioned discussion on classic figures of horror, brought to you from the minds of Craven, Carpenter, Romero, Landis, Spielberg, Kubrick, and beyond.  Hear from 2 authorities on the subject, beloved nerdlesque vixens of doom, Ellie Quinn of Richmond, VA and Betty Brash in Brooklyn, NY.  From sharks to zombies, werewolves to witches, and curiously motivated spree killers, this a double feature you’ll need the…

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