The Gayvourites

A podcast about current movies and Awards Seasons past and present from a gay male perspective. Hosted by Ryan Fecskovics and Daniel Brilliant.

Episode 39 05/09/2021

Episode 39 Brian Susbielles (@brian_cine on Twitter) and Kate Boyle (@Capt_Hangry on Twitter) return to recap the 93rd Oscars with Daniel and discuss the best, worst, and most controversial moments. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/19033214

Episode 38 04/24/2021

Episode 38 GoldDerby's Charlie Bright (@charlesbright on Twitter) and Next Best Picture's Dan Bayer (@dancindanonfilm on Twitter) rejoin Daniel to discuss final Oscar predictions, as well as some trailers and relevant news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/18846803

Episode 37 04/10/2021

Episode 37 Returning favorite And the Runner Up Is host and GoldDerby contributor Kevin Jacobsen (@Kevin_Jacobsen on Twitter) comes back to discuss the SAG/PGA/WGA results, along with the NAACP Image Awards, and helps Daniel to size up the current state of the Oscar race. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/18671768

Episode 36 03/20/2021

Episode 36 Former cohost Ry (@projectslay on Twitter) rejoins Daniel to talk about the 93rd Oscar nominations announcement! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/18402962

Episode 35 03/06/2021

Episode 35 Returning guest Matthew St. Clair (@filmguy619 on Twitter) and new guests Carson Timar (@BP_MovieReviews on Twitter) and Ben Miller (@NebIsBen on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss the Golden Globes, and Matt and Daniel discuss surprise winners The United States vs Billie Holiday and I Care a Lot more in depth. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/18214706

Episode 34 02/21/2021

Episode 34 Writer Alan French from WeLive Entertainment and InSession Film (@TheAlanFrench on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss Malcolm & Marie, take stock of the precursor nods, analyze the new essay from Scorsese, and talk a bit of Disney. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/18030113

Episode 33 02/06/2021

Episode 33 The Untitled Cinema Gals (@CinemaGals on Twitter), Morgan Roberts and Chelsea Eichholz (@Chels725 on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss Golden Globe nominations, Judas and the Black Messiah, other early precursors, and some fun trailers. Note: this episode was recorded prior to SAG Nominations being announced and the passing of Christopher Plummer. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/17841905

Episode 32 01/24/2021

Episode 32 Manish Mathur (@TheManish89 on Twitter), Host of the It Pod To Be You and Queer and Now podcasts and writer from Talk Film Society, joins Daniel to discuss Pieces of a Woman, a barrage of trailers, early Awards Season precursor tea leaves, and other movie news of the week. Note: this episode was recorded prior to the inauguration. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/17667815

Episode 31 01/09/2021

Episode 31 Happy New Year! Zach Laws from GoldDerby (@zachlaws on Twitter) and returning favorite Kimberly Pierce from Geek Girl Authority and Ticklish Business (@kpierce624 on Twitter) discuss Promising Young Woman and Soul (with spoilers), Oscar predictions, and holiday watches. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/17481869

Episode 30 12/25/2020

Episode 30 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Film critics Erica Richards (@eRockReviews on Twitter) and Kolby Mac (@kolbytoldme on Twitter) join Daniel for a very special Gayvourites to discuss Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Prom, various critics awards news and Golden Globes updates, as well as relevant trailers. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/17328494

Episode 29 12/13/2020

Episode 29 AwardsWatch Editor in Chief Erik Anderson (@awards_watch on Twitter) and returning guest and InSession Film editor Ryan McQuade (@ryanmcquade77 on Twitter) join Daniel to discuss Mank, the massive HBO Max news, and more! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/17170337

Episode 28 11/27/2020

Episode 28 Author/screenwriter/podcaster Will Link (@TheRealWillLink on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss Hillbilly Elegy and The Trial of the Chicago 7 and their place in awards contention, as well as new trailers and tidbits of film news from the past couple of weeks. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/16977476

Episode 27 11/14/2020

Episode 27 Ethan May (@moviefanatic200 on Twitter) makes his podcast debut and joins Daniel to discuss early buzz on Mank and Hillbilly Elegy, as well as an awards season heat check. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/16806425

Episode 26 10/31/2020

Episode 26 A triumphant return! Daniel comes back from a long hiatus with guest Titus Banks (@titusjoelbanks on Twitter) to discuss Middleburg 2020, the state of Awards Season 2020, what they've been watching, and buzzy trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/16628843

Episode 25 02/22/2020

Episode 25 Valerie Complex (@ValerieComplex on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss all things Portrait of a Lady on Fire, as well as react to the Green Knight and French Dispatch trailers. Additionally, the first set of mailbag questions from Gayvourites listeners are answered! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/13255370

Episode 24: 92nd Academy Award Reactions 02/13/2020

Episode 24: 92nd Academy Award Reactions Kevin Jacobsen (@Kevin_Jacobsen on Twitter) and Brian Susbielles (@brian_cine on Twitter) return to discuss Parasite's historic Best Picture win and other highlights of the 92nd Academy Awards with Daniel. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/13136273

Episode 23 02/08/2020

Episode 23 Joshua Gannon (@blueeyedguy86 on Twitter) and Ian Bulaclac (@Ian_Boolocklock on Twitter) join Daniel to give their final Oscar predictions and run through the final precursor awards. /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/13068005

Episode 22 01/25/2020

Episode 22 Jeffrey Kare (@JeffreyKare on Twitter) joins Daniel to discuss their most anticipated films of 2020, and recap/anticipate what has happened and what will happen in precursor season. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12880133

Episode 21.5: Oscar Nom Reactions 01/14/2020

Episode 21.5: Oscar Nom Reactions The original trio of Daniel, Will, and Ry reunite to react (and rant) about the 92nd Academy Award nominations in this special bonus episode. /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12726335

Episode 21 01/10/2020

Episode 21 On this episode, Daniel welcomes Next Best Picture's Will Mavity (@mavericksmovies on Twitter) to recap the Golden Globes, as well as to analyze the nominations at PGA, DGA, WGA, and BAFTA, and make some bold predictions for the rest of pre-Oscar nom season. Also, 1917 and Little Women are briefly reviewed, and a few trailers are discussed. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12686630

Episode 20 12/25/2019

Episode 20 On this Episode, Daniel welcomes Max Joseph (@Mjoseph492 on Twitter) to discuss Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Jellicle things about Cats, Frozen II, the SAG Awards and Oscar shortlists, and some exciting 2020 trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12529952

Episode 19.5 12/11/2019

Episode 19.5 Surprise! On our first Bonus Episode of The Gayvourites, Daniel welcomes Nicole Ackman (@nicoleackman16 on Twitter) and Michael Schwartz (@mschwartz95 on Twitter) to discuss Marriage Story, Knives Out, and the Golden Globes nominations! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12358169

Episode 19 12/06/2019

Episode 19 On this Episode, Daniel welcomes his InSession Film (@InSessionFilm on Twitter) colleagues JD Duran (@RealJDDuran on Twitter) and Brendan Cassidy (@BrendanJCassidy on Twitter) to discuss The Irishman, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Ford v Ferrari, lots of precursor Awards, and some big new trailers! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12310337

Episode 18 11/15/2019

Episode 18 On this Episode, Daniel welcomes Kyle Bailey (@kbaileyjava2 on Twitter) and Not Her Again's Michael Domanico (@cateblanchetttt on Twitter) to discuss the 83rd Academy Awards, Parasite, awards news and scandals, the controversial European Film Awards nominees, and lots of trailers! This was a MARATHON and a record setting episode. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/12053195

Episode 17 11/02/2019

Episode 17 Nathaniel Rogers of The Film Experience (@nathanielr on Twitter) joins to discuss Middleburg Film Festival, review Jojo Rabbit and Dolemite is My Name, and talk over the Academy Honorary Awards, Gotham nominations, and other movie news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/11878064

Episode 16 10/17/2019

Episode 16 On this episode, we welcome Charlie Bright (@charlesbright on Twitter) and Tom O'Brien (@thomaseobrien on Twitter) to discuss the 84th Academy Awards, Joker, awards season shenanigans, trailers, and other news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/11681051

Episode 15 10/05/2019

Episode 15 On this episode, Daniel goes solo and welcomes Kieran Scarlett (@danblackroyd on Twitter), the host of the You Started It podcast (@YouStartedItPod), to discuss Judy, Ad Astra, some new trailers, and the many controversies and news stories going on in the film world. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/11522723

Episode 14 09/19/2019

Episode 14 On this episode, we welcome Daniel's InSession colleague Kate Boyle (@capt_hangry on Twitter) to discuss Hustlers, It Chapter 2, TIFF buzz, a few new trailers, and some current movie news. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/11322155

Episode 13 09/05/2019

Episode 13 On this episode, we welcome Next Best Picture's Josh Parham (@JRParham on Twitter) and Academy Queens' Brandon Stanwyck (@BrandonStanwyck on Twitter) to discuss the 85th Academy Awards and 2012 Awards season. We also discuss the recent festival news from Venice and Telluride, anticipate TIFF, and look at some trailers for a selection of the films playing at these festivals. We also briefly discuss the news from D23 on what Disney is bringing out in the following couple of years. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/11140148

Episode 12 08/22/2019

Episode 12 On this episode, we welcome Dan Bayer of Next Best Picture (@dancindanonfilm on Twitter) and Matthew St. Clair of Awards Circuit (@filmguy619 on Twitter), the co-hosts of the Oscar Overtime podcast (@OscarOvertime on Twitter). We review Luce, Good Boys, and Blinded by the Light. We also discuss buzzy trailers for Little Women, Marriage Story, A Hidden Life, and more. Additionally, we discuss recent news on the Disney-Sony Spider-Man feud and Annapurna's continued struggles, as well as other relevant topics. Finally, we give our pre-festival Oscar FYCs for films that have already been released. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheGayvourites and like us on Facebook on The Gayvourites page. Theme Music: Concerto for Orchestra in C Major FXI No. 25 by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by the Gardner Chamber Orchestra /episode/index/show/thegayvourites/id/10956944

The Gayvourites

TOPICS