Midnight Mass
Join cult leader Peaches Christ & filmmaker Michael Varrati for some hilarious and hardcore audio worship of their favorite cult movies! Each episode focuses on a unique film, filmmaker, performer, or genre and includes special guest stars, super-fans, and surprises befitting midnight movie celebration. Subscribe today and truly become one of the Children of the Pod-corn! Episodes released every other week.
Midnight Mass
Episode 39: Barbarella
June 08, 2022
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Peaches Christ & Michael Varrati
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Season 2
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Episode 39
She's out of this world! This week, Peaches and Michael are braving the sensual depths of space in celebration of 1968’s BARBARELLA! In addition to discussing this cult classic’s message of galactic free love, our hosts delve into why Jane Fonda just might be the star to save us all. Joining the conversation is acclaimed performance artist April Kidwell, who shares stories about how Barbarella’s agency helped her own sense of personal empowerment. Then, drag superstar Lady Bear stops by to dig into her time embodying the galaxy’s most glamorous gal in a stage show that some foreign nations deemed sacrilegious! From the Great Tyrant to killer dolls, this episode has it all! Go!