In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I review Moving Parts, the documentary that follows drag superstar Trixie Mattel during one of the most demanding and transformative periods of her career.

Recommended to me by my daughter—a fellow longtime RuPaul’s Drag Race fan—this wasn’t a documentary I had planned to watch. What I expected was a behind-the-scenes look at a drag performer. What I found instead was a thoughtful and surprisingly vulnerable examination of ambition, identity, friendship, and the personal cost of success.

In this episode, I discuss how the documentary peels back the larger-than-life persona of Trixie Mattel to reveal David Silver, the person behind the makeup, the brand, and the performance. I also explore the film’s portrayal of the pressures of fame, the challenges within creative partnerships, and why some of its most powerful moments have nothing to do with drag at all.

Whether you’re a longtime fan of Trixie Mattel and Katya, a follower of drag culture, or simply someone interested in documentaries about the human experience, Moving Parts offers an honest look at what can happen when professional success arrives faster than life can keep up with it.

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This episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I discuss Emerald Fennell’s bold new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.

While much of the conversation surrounding the film has focused on its departures from Emily Brontë’s novel, the casting of Heathcliff, and the controversy that has followed, my experience with the film was shaped by something else entirely: the filmmaking.

From breathtaking cinematography and stunning costume design to a haunting score and emotionally charged performances, Wuthering Heights is a film that feels meticulously crafted in every frame. I explore what makes Fennell such a distinctive filmmaker, why Margot Robbie’s Catherine captivated me, and whether a film adaptation should be judged by its faithfulness to the source material or by its success as cinema.

I also dive into the criticism surrounding the film, including the debate over Jacob Elordi’s casting and the broader question of what audiences expect from beloved literary adaptations.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Emily Brontë’s novel or simply curious about one of the year’s most talked-about films, there’s plenty to unpack in this gothic romance that has audiences sharply divided.

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Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.

Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:

Is this movie actually worth your time?

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In this episode of Movies I Give a Fork About, I discuss Better Man, the unconventional musical biopic that tells the story of Robbie Williams in a way no other music biography has dared to attempt.

At first glance, the decision to portray Williams as a CGI chimpanzee seems bizarre. But as the film unfolds, that creative choice becomes one of its greatest strengths, offering a powerful visual representation of insecurity, self-doubt, and the gap between how the world sees us and how we see ourselves.

Directed by Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), Better Man delivers spectacular musical sequences and stunning visual effects, but what impressed me most was its willingness to confront addiction, fame, self-destruction, and vulnerability without glamourizing any of it. This is a film about the search for validation, the damage we do trying to outrun ourselves, and the long road toward self-acceptance.

I also talk about why the film resonated with me personally, particularly its portrayal of addiction and recovery, and why one reimagined musical number sent me straight to Spotify afterward. Sometimes the most moving stories aren’t about becoming famous—they’re about learning to live with yourself once the applause stops.

🍴 Movies I Give a Fork About

Movies don’t get stars — they get forks.

Hosted by AJ Jones, this podcast cuts through hype, marketing, and awards buzz to answer one simple question:

Is this movie actually worth your time?

🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

📸 Follow on Instagram: @moviesigiveaforkabout

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New episodes drop when a movie earns a fork.