Philadelphia
A Little Respect
Tom Hanks won his first Best Actor Oscar playing a Philadelphia lawyer filing a discrimination suit against the firm that fired him. Can Denzel Washington (Malcolm X) get past his own homophobia to prove Jason Robards (Dream a Little Dream) unlawfully terminated an employee for being a gay man with AIDS? And did director Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs) have to explain LGBTQ+ concerns like his audience was 6-year-olds in order for Hollywood to touch such controversial subject matter in 1993? Donate now to hear the hosts deliberate.
This Podcast Is for Supporters. Here’s How to Access It.
Now Playing Podcast is ad-free and sponsor-free, funded entirely by listeners. Your support lets us release new episodes every Tuesday without interruption.
Here’s how to support Now Playing Podcast and unlock this exclusive podcast:
One-Time Donation
Make a one-time Gold ($25) or higher donation directly to Now Playing Podcast via PayPal during our Winger/Spring 2026 Donation Drive. Once you donate:
- You’ll receive an email with download instructions within 1–2 business days.
- Your donation level determines how many bonus episodes you unlock, including retrospectives on Anaconda, The Birds, Lake Placid, Alligator, 28 Days Later, The Strangers and more!
Monthly Pledge on Patreon or Podbean
Pledge at the Gold Level to Now Playing Podcast on Patreon and you’ll get:
-
Access to this exclusive retrospective series during the donation drive
-
Over 100 Patron-exclusive episodes, plus other bonuses which include show shout-outs, extended reviews, and early access to new podcast releases
Individual Purchase
Prefer a one-time option? Purchase this podcast individually through the Patreon Digital Shop.
Tip: Prices are higher in the Patreon iOS app. Use the Patreon website to save.
Leave a Comment