Queer Cinema Catchup

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 co...

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.

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. 00:10 In...

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.

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 th...

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. 00:31 Reconnect...

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,...

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 an...

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 th...

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 Gogichaishvili 00:20 Queer Film Reviews Intro 01:18 'Shared Rooms' 02:00 Plot Breakdo...

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,...

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. Ed...

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 elemen...

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 pr...

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 refl...

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. 00:26&...

On this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, Casey from the YouTube channel Sassy Grilled Cheese joins Allison and Joe for a discussion of 2003's Freaky Friday. Together they explore the familiar story's history and timeless appeal; the pitch perfect performances of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan; Lindsay's highlights; Freakier Friday predictions; possible queer updates; 2024 reactions to the fil...

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, hosts Joe and Allison explore the 1992 cult classic 'Death Becomes Her,' starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. They delve into the film's queer undertones; its themes of aging, beauty, and power; the cultural invisibility of female-led projects; and its impact on queer and drag communities. They also touch on alternate endings, societal and...

Allison and Joe are joined by media and culture expert Dr. Khaliden Nas of the podcast Referential to discuss the 2001 film Josie and the Pussycats. In this episode, they explore the film's cultural, cult-classic significance, its satirical representation of the music industry, and its perspective on consumerism. If you're interested in a comparison of Parker Posey's character to Elon Musk; films...

On this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 1996 British film 'Beautiful Thing,' directed by Hettie Macdonald and written by Jonathan Harvey. Listen as they discuss the raw, surprising scenes that make this film about first queer love in a working-class setting so powerful; delve into Jonathan Harvey's unexpected inspiration for creating this play-turned-film; and compare...

Fall is almost here, and so is Queer Cinema Catchup's review of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (with some thoughts on the original thrown in for good measure, too)! Hosts Joe and Allison delve into the impact of Tim Burton's work, focusing on Winona Ryder's iconic roles and heartfelt interviews. They discuss the sequel to Beetlejuice, as well as the cultural impact of the original film and B...

Joe and Allison are joined by Tomatometer-approved Rotten Tomatoes critics Nick and Joseph of Fish Jelly Film Reviews in this week's episode of Queer Cinema Catchup. Together, they unpack the 1959 film Suddenly, Last Summer based on the Tennessee Williams play; directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz; written by Gore Vidal, Mankiewicz, and Williams; and starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn,...

It's a Queer Cinema Catchup double feature centering around two music biopics with a surprising connection : 8 Mile and Rocketman. Listen to Joe and Allison compare and contrast these films. They'll analyze Eminem's relationship to queerness; Elton John's dark grappling with addiction and identity; and the time they got to see Elton John together. Hear all that and more on this week's episode, and...

Joe and Allison talk growing up as they unpack Sean Wang's new coming-of-age film Dìdi. In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, your hosts reveal their old AIM screennames (00:23); discuss Sean Wang's filmmaking influence and style (8:19, 22:17); praise the exceptionally talented and wise actress, director, writer, and producer Joan Chen (27:23); compare the role that certain heart-wrenching ques...

Allison and Joe return to their inherently queer (because they are queer), movie-making origins (because they made movies together in the backyard once upon a time) by discussing their OG filmmaking muse: M. Night Shyamalan. Hear our thoughts on M Night's latest film Trap, as well as our hot takes on nepotism in the film industry, Shyamalan's long and controversial career, and whether or not Josh...