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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 Stories
03:04 Review of 'Sally'
16:56 Review of 'Plainclothes'
40:02 Review of 'Twinless'
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Allison and Joe dissect season 3 episode 3 of The White Lotus ("The Meaning of Dreams").
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Allison takes a critical look at Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 4 ("12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis").
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Allison and Joe break down the heart-breaking, show-defining episode "Chikhai Bardo" of Severance Season 2.
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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.
00:14 Defining Pink Films
00:46 First Impressions of 13 Going on 30
01:47 Revisiting Childhood Favorites
03:40 Analyzing Key Scenes and Themes
05:48 The Role of Nostalgia
06:13 Judy Greer and the Best Friend Role
15:46 Razzles
18:51 Romantic Plot Complications
29:42 The Thriller Scene and Jenna's Iconic Dress
32:35 Exploring the Fish Out of Water/Born Sexy Yesterday Trope
36:41 The Magazine Rivalry and the Betrayal
40:00 Mark Ruffalo's Reluctance to Dance
41:48 Reflecting on Life Choices and Time Travel
44:38 Writing Letters to Your Future Self
48:46 Casting a Modern '13 Going on 30'
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Allison and Joe recap the latest episode of The White Lotus ("Special Treatments")
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Allison recaps and theorizes about Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 3 ("Them's the Brakes").
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Joe and Allison talk Severance Season 2 Episode 6 ("Attila").
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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 Discussing the Movie 'Queer' and Its Background
01:42 Intro to William S. Burroughs
06:55 Themes and Characters
11:02 Analyzing the Ayahuasca Experience
29:31 Reflections on the Film's Ending
34:44 Drugs and the Narrative Surreal
36:59 Exploring the Novella
40:55 The Beat Generation and its Influence
49:20 Luca Guadagnino's Filmography
57:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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Check in at The White Lotus with Allison and Joe as they break down season three, episode one of the returning series.
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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").
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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).
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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 Twists
10:07 Character Dynamics and Plot Development
14:12 The Big, Robotic Reveal and Its Impact
28:53 Film Comparison
30:49 Personal Reflections and Tangents
34:49 Nightmares and Dusty Memories
35:24 Teeth Dreams
37:20 Queer Love and Robotic Emotions
38:53 Queer Representation in Media
41:26 AI Ethical Dilemmas
48:37 Companion's Final Showdown
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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."
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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.
00:00 A Queer Cinema Catchup Banned Camp Mash-Up!
01:07 Personal Experiences with Slaughterhouse-Five
03:44 Relevance of Slaughterhouse Five to Today
08:41 Summary and Themes of Slaughterhouse Five
13:48 Differences Between the Book and the Movie
16:20 Character Analysis and Key Scenes
24:48 Kilgore Trout and Kurt Vonnegut
26:03 Anti-War Message
29:53 Billy Pilgrim Character Deep Dive
34:41 Montana Wildhack and Time Travel
37:25 Censorship & Kurt Vonnegut's Letter to North Dakota HS Head of School Board Chris McCarthy
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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 might be integrated.
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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 all up for discussion in this week's episode.
00:22 Plot Overview and Initial Impressions
01:36 Realism and Dramatic Elements
04:44 Cardinal Vincent's Journey
05:43 The Big, Queer Twist and Its Implications
09:01 Character Dynamics and Political Intrigue
11:28 Theological Themes and Gender Issues
26:07 Historical Context and Female Representation
31:33 A Female Pope?
33:37 Pope Francis and LGBTQ+ Issues
37:20 Replicating the Sistine Chapel
37:50 Childhood Memories and Letting Go
39:57 Religious Artifacts and Family Stories
44:03 Reflections on Catholic Upbringing
45:02 Religious Reactions to 'Conclave'
51:42 Personal Pope Stories
57:44 Trivia and Theological Musings
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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).
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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 Introducing 'What Keeps You Alive'
00:38 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences
02:14 A Shocking Moment
03:47 Wifey Red Flags
04:33 Queer Representation in Horror
06:01 Behind the Scenes
07:34 Horror Film Comps
15:28 Themes and Symbols
28:32 Psychological Insights and Sociopaths
31:51 Horror Movie Tropes
54:18 Film Recommendations
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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.
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