Boy Party

This week we're discussing Gus Van Sant's 1991 gay classic My Own Private Idaho starring Keanu Reeves and the late River Phoenix as two young hustlers in a film loosely based on William Shakespeare's Henry IV.
We touch upon the ups and downs of Gus Van Sant's career, River Phoenix's tragically short-lived reign as a Hollywood leading man, and the varying faces of Keanu Reeves as romantic lead, action hero and respected theatre actor over the decades.

Cue the Roy Orbison because it's Pretty Woman week on Boy Party! We're discussing Gary Marshall's beloved 'hooker with a heart of gold' rom-com starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. We'll be discussing the film's parallels to Anora, Gere's Hollywood blacklisting since becoming an advocate for Tibet, and Julia's 90s run as the world's biggest female star.

It's our first ever Watch-along Commentary, and we're joined by Eoghan and Michael to talk you through Scott Derrickson's The Gorge, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy!

It's the third annual Golden Boy Awards! Join Lucien and Shane as we celebrate the best films, performances and craft of the past year, handing out Golden Boys to all of our favourites. Plus, we present the Lifetime Achievement Award to the iconic Richard Jenkins.

00:02:45 - Supporting Actor
00:13:20 - Original Score
00:18:00 - Needle Drop
00:21:40 - Original Song
00:23:40 Supporting Actress
00:34:40 Cinematography
00:39:00 Editing
00:41:00 Casting
00:45:20 Scenes of the Year
00:52:00 Lifetime Achievement Award
00:56:00 Pills Performance
1:00:00 Adapted Screenplay
1:02:00 Original Screenplay
1:04:30 Lead Actress
1:12:20 Lead Actor
1:22:30 Young Performer
1:24:40 Best Picture

Katie returns to the show for her fourth appearance, discussing Greta Gerwig's beloved 2019 adaptation of Little Women and the careers of its stars: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Emma Watson!