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Queer Cinema Catchup

Allison Theveny & Joe Murphy

Once upon a time two childhood neighbors made movies together in the backyard until one of them had to move away. Twenty years later, they are shocked to discover that they share a queer identity and a need for a roommate as they pursue their movie-making dreams in Los Angeles. What"s that? You"re not shocked that two gay people left home for Hollywood? Well, WE are and WE have a lot to catch up on when it comes to movies and our lives. We"d love for you to join us, even if you think we"re a cliche

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1:09:08

Companion: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2025/02/13

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison dive into the 2025 movie 'Companion.' They discuss the plot's twists and turns, focusing on themes of AI, consciousness, and queer representation. They also debate the merits of the the film's feminist undertones and share their reactions to key scenes.01:15 Companion Into 05:56Synopsis 07:36Analyzing the Movie's Themes and Twists10:07Character Dynamics and Plot Development14:12The Big, Robotic Reveal and Its Impact28:53 Film Comparison

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15:01

Severance S2E4: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

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2025/02/09

Joe and Allison reconvene for Queer Cinema Catchup's miniseries on Severance. This week they're covering the surreal and shocking season 2 episode "Woe's Hollow." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:11

Slaughterhouse-Five: A Queer Cinema Catchup and...

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2025/02/06

In this crossover episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are thrilled to be joined again by Dan and Jennifer of Banned Camp to discuss the 1972 film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's semi-autobiographical science fiction novel Slaughterhouse-Five (1969). Together they delve into changes from the book to screen, as well as the story's anti-war message; its narrative structure; and its historical and modern relevance to the dangers of censorship.00:00A Queer Cinema Catchup Banned Camp Mash-Up

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14:40

Severance S2E3: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

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2025/02/01

Allison and Joe discuss season two episode three of Apple TV's Severance ("Who is Alive?"). This episode includes a quick recap of outie Mark's plan to pass messages to the severed floor; innie Mark and Helly's journey to Mammalians Nurturable; innie Irv's reconnection with O&D; innie Dylan's first encounter with his unsevered wife; Ms. Cobel's half-hearted journey to Salt Harbour; and Milchick's reaction to a problematic Lumon gift. There's also a bit of theorizing on Helly/Helena and who else

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1:07:06

Conclave: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2025/01/30

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison break down the 2024 political thriller film 'Conclave,' directed by Edward Berger. Together they explore the film's intriguing portrayal of a papal conclave, detailing the procedural and dramatic elements as cardinals gather to elect a new pope amidst secrets, scandals, and surprising revelations. Themes of power, faith, and institutional corruption; some personal anecdotes related to the papacy; and their take on the film's queer twist are

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9:50

Severance S2E2: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

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2025/01/25

The second episode of Queer Cinema Catchup's first miniseries. Join Allison and Joe as they recap and react to Severance S2E2 (Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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58:17

What Keeps You Alive: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Happy...

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2025/01/23

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Tim Murdock and Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the 2018 Canadian psychological horror film 'What Keeps You Alive.' The discussion covers the movie's plot and shocking, cliff-pushing twists, as well as its last-minute but effective queer representation and its relationship to other horror films. 00:10Introducing 'What Keeps You Alive'00:38First Impressions and Viewing Experiences02:14 A Shocking

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Severance: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

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2025/01/22

Introducing Queer Cinema Catchup's weekly review of the Apple TV series Severance. Tune in each week to hear our unfiltered thoughts on the newest episode from season two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:50

Emilia Perez: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2025/01/16

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 2024 Spanish-language musical comedy crime film Emilia Pérez. They explore their initial reactions and delve into the plot, highlighting the film's multiple genres. They discuss the performances of Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, and Karla Sofía Gascón and dissect the film's perhaps problematic representation of Mexican culture and the LGBTQ+ community. 00:45Plot Overview and Initial Reactions02:59Mixed Feelings and Musical

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1:05:58

Nosferatu: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2025/01/09

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu. They delve into the film's gothic horror elements; its faithfulness to and history of the 1922 silent classic; the performances of Lily-Rose Depp, Bill Skarsgård, and the rest of the cast; and its thematic depth, including its relation to queer desire. 00:31Reconnecting and Roommate Life02:10First Impressions and Viewing Experiences 02:55Analyzing Nosferatu as a

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49:18

Clueless: A Queer Cinema Catchup Reveiw

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2025/01/02

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe is joined by his friend Chris Pritchard to talk the 1995 teen comedy classic Clueless. Together they discuss the film's cultural significance, share their favorite quotes, dissect its iconic fashion, and reveal some behind-the-scenes facts and casting trivia.They also touch on other works by Amy Heckerling and the careers of Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, and Brittany Murphy. Episode edited by Guram Gogichaishvili.01:58Clueless: Plot and Cultural

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53:44

Heretic: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2024/12/26

Allison and Joe are joined by their returning guest and new producer Will Schlaack to discuss the 2024 psychological horror film 'Heretic' (directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; starring Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Hugh Grant). The conversation kicks off with some holiday cheer before diving deep into the movie's plot, themes, and character dynamics. Over the course of this episode, they analyze the film's portrayal of the relationship between religion, faith, and control; discuss whether or

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44:32

Female Trouble: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Queen Coke...

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2024/12/19

In this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Queen Coke Francis joins Joe and Allison to discuss John Waters' cult classic Female Trouble. Together they explore the themes of fame, vanity, and societal rejection through the lens of the film's outrageous protagonist Dawn Davenport, played by the legendary Divine. They also delve into Waters' influence on queer cinema and broader film history, as well as the cultural significance of his unique filmmaking style. 00:03Introducing Queen Coke

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1:06:51

Shared Rooms: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Queer Film...

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2024/12/12

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Michael of Queer Film Reviews to discuss the 2016 holiday ensemble film 'Shared Rooms.' Together they delve into the film's seemingly separate storylines involving LGBTQ+ characters navigating the holiday season. Edited by Guram Gogichaishvili00:20Queer Film Reviews Intro 01:18'Shared Rooms'02:00Plot Breakdown: Cal and Laslo02:39Plot Breakdown: Sid and Gray03:19Plot Breakdown: Julian and Dylan04:11Ensemble Film Dynamics05:12Rob

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1:24:18

Girl, Interrupted: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Movies...

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2024/12/05

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are joined by Scott and Pete of Movies That Made Us Gay to dive into the 1999 film Girl, Interrupted (based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen). Together they dive into the film's cultural impact; its portrayal of mental health; and its queer subtext. In addition, they discuss the performances and careers of stars Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, and Brittany Murphy. 02:51Personal Stories and the Movie's Impact06:53Winona Ryder's Role and Production

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48:09

Home for the Holidays: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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2024/11/28

In this special episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe discuss Jodie Foster's 1995 film 'Home for the Holidays' while sharing a Thanksgiving feast. Together they delve into the film's queer themes; reflect on Robert Downey Jr.'s portrayal and personal struggles during filming; share their own Thanksgiving traditions and favorite holiday films; and dissect the concept of chosen family. Edited by Anton Kryvytskyi00:09Introducing 'Home for the Holidays'00:39Plot Summary and Initial

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1:04:02

The Shining: A Queer Cinema Catchup Special Guest Review

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2024/11/21

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe's joined by his sisters Anna and Olivia and Olivia's fiancé Gavin to discuss the 1980 horror film The Shining just after exploring the grounds of one of the movie's iconic locations while on vacation. They share their personal experiences and memories of the movie; analyze key scenes; discuss interpretations and theories about the film's haunting elements; delve into director Stanley Kubrick's unique filmmaking style; unpack Jack Nicholson and Shelley

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1:06:06

Michael: A Queer Cinema Catchup & The Queer Frame...

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2024/11/14

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, hosts Joe and Allison are joined by Andrew Proctor (@andrwprctr) from The Queer Frame Archive to discuss the 1924 silent film 'Michael'. They delve into the movie's portrayal of queer relationships, its historical and cultural context, and the director Carl Theodor Dreyer's unique filmmaking style. Their conversation also touches on the availability and preservation of early queer cinema and draws parallels between 'Michael' and contemporary films. From

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55:38

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the...

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2024/11/07

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Dan and Jennifer of Banned Camp podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz's Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Their conversation covers key differences between the book and movie; the representation of LGBTQ+ identity; and the importance of creating diverse media. They also reflect on the challenges of adapting introspective narratives into visual stories and explore the

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52:03

The Others: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Spooky Tuesday...

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2024/10/31

On this week's Halloween episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are joined by Sydney Thompson, Chelsea Duff, and Monica Heidt of the horror movie podcast Spooky Tuesday to dissect Alejandro Amenábar's 2001 film 'The Others.' Their discussion covers everything from Nicole Kidman's A+ performance to the film's thematic grappling with faith to some first-time reactions to that twist. 00:26Introduction to Queer Cinema Catch Up00:40Meet the Spooky Tuesday Team02:08First-Time Viewing and

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