Movies by Joshua Grannell

Joshua Grannell, better known by his drag persona Peaches Christ, is a singular voice in independent and underground cinema. As both a filmmaker and a performer, Grannell brings a delightfully subversive sensibility to his work, blending campy humor, outrageously over-the-top characters, and a keen social commentary. Grannell's films delight in pushing boundaries and upending expectations. From the raunchy, irreverent comedy of "Bloody Gays" to the gleefully meta-textual thrills of "A Nightmare on Castro Street," his projects revel in the seedier, more transgressive corners of pop culture. Yet beneath the shocks and the silliness, there is a genuine social consciousness – Grannell uses his platform to elevate marginalized voices and shine a light on the LGBTQ+ experience. Films like "Whatever Happened to Peaches Christ?" and "Who Does That Bitch Think She Is?" showcase Grannell's talent for crafting larger-than-life alter egos, whose outrageous antics belie a deeper examination of identity, performance, and the power dynamics at play. As both director and star, Grannell brings a magnetic, commanding presence to the screen, commanding attention even as he skewers the tropes of mainstream cinema. For anyone seeking a cinematic experience that is equal parts hilarious, subversive, and thought-provoking, the work of Joshua Grannell is an essential must-see.