Alright Mary: All Things RuPaul's Drag Race

Nov 03 2024 527 ep. 72 mins 219

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Alright Mary is two parts Drag Race viewing party, one part queer studies lecture and a healthy dose of obscure pop culture references, all wrapped in a nuanced layer of dad jokes and pun-offs served weekly with a side of piping-hot tea.

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Episode 474: Alright Scary - "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974)

Nov 03 2024 69 mins

Given the impending election, spooky season has officially been extended this year. And what better way to celebrate than with a deep dive into the all-American nightmare that is 1974’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”! Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90268786/edit/patreon.com/alrightmary) at the Sister Mary level to get full access to Drag Race

Episode 473: Alright Scary - "The Substance" (2024)

Oct 31 2024 110 mins

We are currently building secret closets in our bathrooms, stalking LA in an iconic yellow coat, and feeling fully activated by the sensation that is “The Substance”! This movie sends us in so many directions, from body dysmorphia to the terrors of tele-health, Demi Moore in the mirror, Dennis Quaid eating that shrimp, Margaret Qualley’s aunt Sue, and that Carrie at the prom

Episode 472: Alright Scary - "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" (1992)

Oct 27 2024 89 mins

Don’t tell mom the babysitter is Rebecca DeMornay. Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90268786/edit/patreon.com/alrightmary) at the Sister Mary level to get full access to Drag Race UK this season, plus Global All Stars, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMary's (https://pu

Episode 471: Alright Scary - "Flowers in the Attic" (1987)

Oct 20 2024 80 mins

Well kiss your sister, it’s time to talk about “Flowers in the Attic”! Much has been said about that bathtub scene but honestly that is just the beginning of the bizarre family dynamics in V.C. Andrews twisted tale of attic dwelling siblings. Louise Fletcher is a force to be reckoned with and reason alone to watch this camp classic. Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.c

Episode 470: Alright Scary - Are You Afraid of the Dark? - "The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark"

Oct 13 2024 63 mins

This week we’re revisiting some classic Canadian nightmare fuel of the 90s! “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” made us fear and fiend for 9:30pm on a Saturday, especially with indelible episodes like “The Tale of the Laughing in the Dark” with its suburban locale, the lack of adult supervision and the possibility that it was all just a creepy old man terrorizing these kids. Be

Episode 469.5: Drag Race UK Season 6 Ep 2: Stitch and Strut (PREVIEW)

Oct 06 2024 16 mins

Well it wouldn’t be a season of DRUK if someone didn’t make an unexpected exit for health reasons. But the teams based design challenge must go on, and a power trio is already on the rise. To hear the rest of this episode, become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90268786/edit/patreon.com/alrightmary) at the Sister Mary level to get full access to DRUK

Episode 469: Alright Scary - "Little Shop of Horrors" (1986)

Oct 06 2024 79 mins

We’re kicking off Alright Scary with Frank Oz’s under-sung movie musical “Little Shop of Horrors”! While not the spookiest pick on the list this month, it’s certainly got the best balance of bonkers and beautiful. Plus all those homoerotic overtones in the dentist’s office, Levi Stubbs’ vocals, the perfection of Ellen Greene, and a Greek chorus by way of Crystal, Chif

Episode 468: Drag Race UK Season 6 Ep 1: Cabaret Talent Show

Sep 29 2024 77 mins

The city of Manchester, the island of St. Lucia and the essence of Canada are all represented in the cast of Season 6 of Drag Race UK. Plus two queens competing for “oldest bitch in the cut” energy, a unanimous lip syncing lookalike, a peek into the Wild World of Wales and a strict machine on the judges panel. Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90

Episode 467: Global All Stars Ep 6: It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere (PREVIEW)

Sep 15 2024 26 mins

This episode wasn’t what anyone would call a “happy hour." Here's a healthy pour of a preview of our discussion on Patreon this week.Tip your waitress, she'll fall right over.Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90268786/edit/patreon.com/alrightmary) at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this s

Episode 466: Global All Stars Ep 5: Boobie: The Shequels (PREVIEW)

Sep 08 2024 23 mins

Boobs. Here's the first 20 minutes of our discussion of this week's international acting challenge!Become a Matreon (https://publish.blubrry.com/s-811386/episodes/e-90268786/edit/patreon.com/alrightmary) at the Sister Mary level to get access to the rest of the episode and all of Global All Stars this season, plus Canada vs the World Season 2, movie reviews and past seasons of US D