Queer Cinema Catchup

In their first video podcast (available on their YouTube channel @QueerCinemaCatchup), Joe and Allison break down the commercial-flop-turned-cult-classic Connie and Carla written by Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fame (who stars in the film alongside the Oscar-nominated Toni Colette). Hear all about Allison and Joe's relationship (or lack thereof) to drag (5:09); Vardalos's long and surp...

The excellent writer and wonderful friend Hayley Sigmon joins Allison and Joe on this week's Queer Cinema Catchup. Listen as they delve into Luke Gilford's National Anthem. Over the course of the episode, they'll unpack the disconnect between their negative reactions and the critical praise the film has received (9:30; 26:10); the ways in which Luke's own history does and does not make its way int...

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison delve into Oz Perkins' Longlegs. They cover scary and silly Nicolas Cage moments; Neon's marketing trickery; and queer subtext (with some help from Them's Samantha Allen and her excellent analysis of gender, the horror genre, and Longleg's connection to the closeted star of Psycho Anthony Perkins). Check it out and send your thoughts to quee...

This week, Allison and Joe are on location in Chicago discussing Ti West's latest film MaXXXine with some lovely and insightful guests. Join them on the shore of Lake Michigan as they break down the plot and follow them back to the mean streets of Hollywood (54:45) to hear some in-depth analysis of the film's queer-coded character and symbolic representations of fame as well as some insight into w...

Julio Torres' film Problemista teaches Joe and Allison some important lessons about standing up for yourself and trusting Tilda Swinton even (or maybe especially) if she's the bad guy. Hear more by listening to this week's Queer Cinema Catchup and email us your thoughts at queercinemacatchup.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first twenty minutes of this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison time travel back to their very first attempt at a QCC episode, a review of the film Bros just after its theatrical release in September of 2022. They then (21:37) launch into their updated thoughts on Bros and compare it (50:00) with another queer film Dicks: The Musical. Let us know your thoughts on this gay dou...

Joe and Allison love Hacks but feel so-so on Hannah Einbinder's first stand-up special Everything Must Go. They discuss both, take Allison to task for her TV watching cheating, talk to a surprise guest, and read their very first piece of fan mail. Tune in to hear it all and send your thoughts to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When they were kids, Joe and Allison tried to re-create M Night Shyamalan films. Now, they watch EVERY movie from ANY Shyamalan auteur, including that of M Night's daughter Ishana. Their thoughts on her directorial debut might be a bit harsh, but their nostalgia for the Nights' twisty horror persists and you can bet they'll be seated for Ishana Night Shyamalan's next film. Listen and send your own...

Allison and Joe recently saw the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play A Strange Loop. The experience made them dissect the depths and limits of themselves, which is what the play is all about and thus the strange loop continues. Find out what we mean by downloading this latest episode of Queer Cinema Catchup and by buying tickets to A Strange Loop at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles...

In their very first "part two" episode, Allison and Joe discuss how their opinions shifted as they continued to watch the Hulu series Under the Bridge. The true story of Rebecca Godfrey, the invented story of Lily Gladstone's character Cam, and the reality of this terrible crime makes them revisit their initial glowing assessment and question why a queer romance was a part of this story. While the...

Joe and Allison don't like Furiosa as much as they like Fury Road. Hear why on this week's Queer Cinema Catch-Up and send your thoughts to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison go song-by-song through Billie Eilish's new album Hit Me Hard and Soft. Listen in and share your own thoughts with queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison discuss not one but two newish queer lady films - Love Lies Bleeding and Driveway Dolls. Is it problematic that they try to decide which was better? Listen and email your thoughts to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Please note both movies are rated R...as is this podcast episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison break down I Saw the TV Glow right after they return from the movie theater. Allison feels scared, Joe feels underwhelmed, but perhaps their conversation shifts their opinions on the film. Listen to find out and send your reactions and suggestions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe debate whether they can talk about TV on their Cinema podcast and then delve into the first four episodes of Hulu's true crime limited series Under the Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Threesomes, tension, and tennis. Joe and Allison debate their very different takes on Luca Guadagnino's Challengers in this week's QCC. Email thoughts, questions, and suggestions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe listen and react to the new Taylor Swift album. Send your reactions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe just got back from New Orleans. This inspired them to rewatch the Interview with a Vampire TV show, which has gotten them - and they hope you! - excited for season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe discuss Mean Girls: The Movie Musical. Unexpected revelations, one or two arguments, and a whole lot of singing (we're sorry) abound. Send in your thoughts to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fantasy, conspiracy, and reality (at least from a literary POV) of “Gaylor” helped Allison come out. She explains why to Joe in this episode of QCC! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison (mostly, Allison) are late to the Friends phenomenon but they're here to tell you it is (kind of) gay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Allison and Joe discuss the moving journey that is All of Us Strangers (with some sidebars about the movie's beautiful men and the indelible Claire Foy). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe and Allison catch up on the Oscar nominated film Nyad. Send your thoughts on the movie and the pod to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.