Queer Cinema Catchup

Innie Allison and Innie Joe get excited for the Severance Season 2 Finale ("Cold Harbor"), while Outie Allison and Outie Joe delve into their frustrations with what ultimately transpires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison welcome back Nick and Joseph of Fish Jelly Film Reviews to discuss the 2013 French erotic thriller 'Stranger by the Lake' directed by Alain Guiraudie. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:19 'Stranger by the Lake' 01:21 Director Alain Guiraudie 02:11 Plot Summary and Initial Reactions 03:44 Personal Experiences and Connecti...

Allison and Joe delve into The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 5 ("Full-Moon Party") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison dives into Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 6 ("Thanksgiving (Canada)"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison talk Severance Season 2 Episode 9 ("The After Hours"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are once again joined by Dr. Khaliden Nas of the Referential podcast to review Lady Gaga's latest album, 'Mayhem.' Together, they discuss Gaga's evolution as an artist; reflect on their personal relationships to her music; and complete a track-by-track analysis. 00:00 Welcome to the Queer Cinema Catchup and Referential collab 01:10&nbsp...

Joe and Allison recap and react to season 3 episode 4 of The White Lotus ("Hide or Seek") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison recaps and delves into the queer representation of Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 5 ("Did Tai Do That"?). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe talk Severance season 2 episode 8 ("Sweet Vitriol") and celebrate the return of Ms. Cobel (Patricia Arquette)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive into their virtual experience of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. They review three standout films: James Sweeney's Twinless (starring Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien); Carmen Emmi's Plainclothes (starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey); and Cristina Costantini's Sally (detailing the life of Sally Ride). 00:09 Sundance Experience and Stori...

Allison and Joe dissect season 3 episode 3 of The White Lotus ("The Meaning of Dreams"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison takes a critical look at Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 4 ("12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe break down the heart-breaking, show-defining episode "Chikhai Bardo" of Severance Season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Casey of Sassy Grilled Cheese joins Allison and Joe for another pink movie. This time it's the 2004 classic 13 Going on 30 starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer! Together they reminisce about the first time they watched the movie; discuss 'pink movies' and what made the early 2000s chick flicks so appealing; and even toy with the idea of remaking the film for a modern audience. 00...

Allison and Joe recap the latest episode of The White Lotus ("Special Treatments") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison recaps and theorizes about Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 3 ("Them's the Brakes"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison talk Severance Season 2 Episode 6 ("Attila"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison delve into the 2024 film 'Queer,' directed by Luca Guadagnino. They discuss the plot nuances, surreal elements, character dynamics, and thematic takeaways on queerness and identity. The conversation also touches upon the film's inspiration (the William S. Burroughs' novella) and compares 'Queer' to Guadagnino’s other works. 00:06 Discus...

Check in at The White Lotus with Allison and Joe as they break down season three, episode one of the returning series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison has a love-hate relationship with Yellowjackets. She's going to break that complicated dynamic down for you week-to-week for season three, starting with a very quick look at episodes 1 ("It Girl") and 2 ("Dislocation"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Queer Cinema Catchup's episode on Severance S2E5 Joe and Allison ponder just who the "Trojan Horse" of the series might be and give Ben Stiller and Adam Scott a call to lament the absence of their favorite character Ms. Cobel (Patricia Arquette). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 05:56 Synopsis 07:36 Analyzing the Movie's Themes and Twis...

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.

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 histori...

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 Milchic...