The Rainbow Remix

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 181- The ladies of "Fishy" the Lesbian Short Film

Denise and JD talk with writer, director Nicole de Menses and actor, comic Jackie Monahan about their short film "Fishy", the story of lonely marine biologist who falls for a mermaid. They discuss what it takes to make a short film, how the idea evolved, and a bunch of other things including the script and the cast. It's screening right now, online with The Gilbert Baker Film Fest until August. Watch the chat on our YouTube Channel by clicking this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 180- The Q Review Has Got Queer Music For You

Denise and JD welcome Kenney Fitzpatrick from Halifax, Canada, a queer radio show and podcast host who curates music from queer artists from around the globe. Kenney's passion for getting these queer artists heard is insatiable, giving them a platform on both the community radio station he works at and his Q Review podcast that's available from a number of places and affiliates. To watch the conversation on our YouTube channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix-Ep. 178- The Lovely Ladies of our Pride 2024 series

It's a Best Of moment, with a few of our favourite lady guests: Jill Bennett discussing FairPlay Films, her micro budget production company that could change the Hollywood eco system, and re-shape filmmaking for queer indie industry people. Kelly Perez launched a cool initiative selling koala graphics at Queer Koalas that act like a membership for awesome perks as the money goes to build new queer spaces starting in LA. Last by no means least, we have an in-depth important discussion with Suzi Fox of The Rainbow Stores in the UK to bring our attention to what's at stake in this month's UK election. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 177- Suzi Foxx on The VERY Important Upcoming UK Election

Denise and JD meet up with Suzi Foxx, owner of The Rainbow Stores and very active trans awareness & rights advocate. With the upcoming UK election happening on July 4, she explains what's at stake, reading from the Tories manifesto, she points out that LGBTQ rights, trans healthcare, many programs and services could be taken away among some other important issues like conversion therapy not being addressed. Suzi also explains tactical voting, and shares nine very important questions to have handy when those campaigners and MP's come knocking at your door. To watch the show on our YouTube Channel, click on this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 175- Pride Month Flick Picks With Aria Velz!

We talk about what we're all watching including TV and movies during Pride Month 2024 and why. Aria tells us about some interesting choices and we ask if she actually watches things that her vast fan base recommend. To watch on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 170- Lez Go Travel with Christin and Stacey!

With JD off at the "Heart" concert, Denise welcomes Christin Baker and her wife Stacey to the show to talk about their newest project called "The Lez Go Travel Show" while they are visiting South Florida. They'll be traveling all over the world and show casing the lesbian communities in places like New Orleans, Barcelona, Florida -to name a few. They'll offer travel trips, they'll talk to the women who've created safe spaces for us, hearing their stories. The teasers will start on Instagram and the longer segments will debut on Tello Film dot com in June. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 168- Scott Galvin from Safe Schools Florida is Here

JD and Denise welcome Scott Galvin the director of Safe Schools Florida, an initiative that started years ago to help teachers and students  in the South Florida school system learn and grow with GSA's and talks about LGBTQ issues but after COVID and the the governor's latest anti-gay campaign, Scott and the company had to pivot and adjust, becoming more digital and now appealing to a more global audience. On top of all that Scott is also a councilman in North Miami- what a busy guy! To watch this chat on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 166- Spring Fever Lesbian Movies with Aria Velz

Denise and JD explore some Spring Time lesbian movies with Aria Velz, who always knows what's good. We also talked about oldies but goodies, some new stuff that's out now and worth seeing as well as lesbian shorts and queer film fests. To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.

The Rainbow Remix- Ep. 164- Let's See how Nic's Oscar Picks Did!

Denise and JD have Nic Austin, our infamous Queer Cinephile from Denver back to see how he did with his Oscar predictions as they break down the winners and schmooze about the whole ceremony. Of course, we swerve around a bit but it's always good time! To watch the conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link.  

The Rainbow Remix - Ep 163- Dancin' Dan Watts of "Everybody Dance" is Here!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, so JD and Denise welcome Daniel Watt, whose documentary film "Everybody Dance" is free this month on Amazon Prime. It focuses on an all inclusive dance school with some amazing kids living with neurodiversity's whose journey to the year end recital is documented along with all they've learned through dance and a very special teacher. As Dan explains what the experience meant to him, how the idea came about and what HE himself learned, he also shares his own journey from small time dance student to NY, LA and his career at Columbia Pics as well as working with Simon Cowell.  To watch this conversation on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix- Ep 159- Hot Tips for Lesbian Valentine's Flicks!

JD and Denise have Aria Velz, otherwise known as The Critical Lesbian  on the socials and a big lesbian media enthusiast, back on the show to give us a run down of the best lesbian rom com's and films for a low-key Valentine's Day date night with your honey. To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link. 

The Rainbow Remix -Ep. 158- Author Dharma Kelleher Joins Us

Denise and JD welcome the gritty crime drama writer Dharma Kelleher, who is an out, proud trans author from Arizona with some awesome butt-kicking queer woman lead characters. We discuss her writing style, process, approach and character & topic research especially pertaining to her successful  "Jinx Ballou" book series.  To watch this on our YouTube Channel, click this link.