Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #514: Let's Do The Time Warp Again!

We’re back once again after an unintended (and very sniffly) hiatus! This time we’re jumping to the left and stepping to the right as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the ultimate cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. From midnight screenings to cosplay, callbacks, cultural impact, and why this bizarre little musical still thrills half a century later—we’re diving into all the gorgeous, weird, wonderful chaos. It’s just a jump… into fangirl history!

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:24 Intro

00:04:33 News

00:27:29 Feedback

00:35:08 Rocky Horror

01:38:39 Closing Thoughts

01:43:25 Outro

NEWS

Doctor Who actor, writer, and disability rights advocate Nabil Shaban dies at 72

PopCon Announces 2026 Ticket Launch With Community Give-Back Campaign Supporting Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

BBC Confirms future of Doctor Who and a new Christmas special in 2026

Spinal Tap at Stonehenge: The Finale Finale in theaters and IMAX 2026

Paul McCartney: Man on the Run Amazon Prime February 2026

Gold Standard Patreon: The Skeleton Twins

Gold Standard: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; Army of Darkness

Book Club

 

RESOURCES

Midnight Ghost Shows with Chelsea Weber-Smith

Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary: Tim Curry, Barry Bostwick & Cast Reunite

The Queer History of the Rocky Horror Picture Show

The infamous Rocky Horror set story, as told by Susan Sarandon

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Behind the Stage-to-Screen Adaptation | 50th Anniversary

What makes The Rocky Horror Picture Show a cult classic?

Rocky Horror Shop - Saturday Night Live

 
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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #492: Both Is Good

In this episode, we take a detour down the golden, chaotic path of The Road to El Dorado. Once considered a box office disappointment, this DreamWorks animated adventure has since earned cult classic status. We explore the film’s witty characters, iconic soundtrack, chaotic energy, and how it found a second life with fans years after its release. Plus, lots of “both is good” energy.

 

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TIME STAMPS

00:00:22 Intro

00:01:25 News

00:08:26 Feedback

00:24:44 The Road to El Dorado

01:22:15 Closing Thoughts

01:24:15 Outro

NEWS

Indy PopCon

Salt Lake Fan X

Gold Standard: Jurassic Park

Gold Standard Patreon: Joker

 

RESOURCES

The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling

The Man Who Would Be King (1975 film) trailer

The Road to 'The Road to El Dorado' | The Making of an Animated Cult Classic

The Road to El Dorado: How the Box-Office Bomb Became a Cult Classic 

The Road to El Dorado survived bad reviews, financial failure, and shitposting

the road to el dorado when in the context of a d&d game is the most astounding and hellish streak of 1′s and 20′s

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #476: Greetings, Starfighter!

In this episode, we dive into the 1984 cult classic *The Last Starfighter.* We explore the groundbreaking use of CGI in the film, the story of Alex Rogan, an ordinary teen recruited to become an intergalactic hero, and how this film still resonates with audiences today. We also discuss the movie's place in sci-fi history and the ongoing rumors of a sequel or reboot. Plus a little bit of fandom news, your feedback, and some important housekeeping!

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TIME STAMPS
00:00:18 Intro
00:03:54 News
00:05:49 Feedback
00:13:24 The Last Starfighter
01:08:43 Closing Thoughts/Housekeeping
01:17:18 Outro

NEWS

Music By John Williams trailer Streaming November 1 on Disney+

Book club updates

 

RESOURCES

From Box Office Bomb to Cult Beloved: The Story of The Last Starfighter

The Last Starfighter 40th Anniversary Panel - Retro Con 2024

 

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Five(ish) Fangirls Episode #465: We've Got It All On UHF!

Join us as we dive into the wacky world of the 1989 cult classic, "UHF." Rachel is particularly excited about this episode, as "UHF" is one of her absolute favorite movies of all time! We'll explore the hilarious antics of "Weird Al" Yankovic, the unforgettable characters, and the movie's unique blend of comedy and satire. From iconic scenes to behind-the-scenes stories, we celebrate everything that makes "UHF" a beloved gem. Plus we have a little bit of fandom news and your feedback.

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Time Stamps
00:00:24 Intro
00:02:18 News
00:18:45 Feedback
00:23:44 UHF
01:38:11 Closing Thoughts
01:40:52 Outro

NEWS

Bob Newhart dies at age 94

GenCon interactive map in now live

Gold Standard “The Chipmunk Adventure” (1989) with Chrissy

 

RESOURCES

UHF Deleted Scenes (2002)

The Complete History of UHF

UHF - A Return to Channel 62 - Filming Locations

 
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