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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 Connections
05:24 Themes and Symbolism
22:27 Exploring the Cruising Setting
25:57 Character Analysis and Relationships
30:04 Ambiguity of Time and Final Thoughts
31:08 Exploring Themes of Sexuality and Emotional Disconnection
33:02 Cinematography and Ambiguity in Key Scenes
34:22 Character Analysis: Franck and Michel
40:30 The Haunting Ending and Alternate Versions
44:41 Comparative Analysis with Other Films of the early Twenty-Tens
47:33 Cultural Context and Societal Reflections
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Allison and Joe delve into The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 5 ("Full-Moon Party")
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Allison dives into Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 6 ("Thanksgiving (Canada)").
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Joe and Allison talk Severance Season 2 Episode 9 ("The After Hours").
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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 Personal Histories with Lady Gaga
03:42 Gaga's Evolution and Public Persona
08:31 Reactions to Born This Way
17:40 Theater Kid Roots and Artistry
20:04 Expectations for the New Album
35:12 Madonna's Influence and Pop Culture Shifts
36:10 Album Review: Mayhem's Chaotic Intentionality
36:57 Fan Feedback and Emotional Themes
37:35 Comparing Albums: Fame Monster vs. Mayhem
39:32 The Pressure of Reinvention in Pop Music
42:10 Success Anxiety and Artistic Authenticity
50:15 Track-by-Track Breakdown: Disease & Abracadabra
53:39 Garden of Eden and Perfect Celebrity
57:50 Vanish into You & Killhah
01:01:20 Zombie Boy & Gwen Stefani
01:03:1 Love Drug
01:06:40 Taylor Swift and 80s Influence in How Bad Do U Want Me
01:08:12 Diverse Songwriting Styles
01:10:13 Emotional Ballads (Blade of Grass) and Personal Stories
01:21:11 Final Thoughts and Final Review
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Joe and Allison recap and react to season 3 episode 4 of The White Lotus ("Hide or Seek")
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Allison recaps and delves into the queer representation of Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 5 ("Did Tai Do That"?).
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Allison and Joe talk Severance season 2 episode 8 ("Sweet Vitriol") and celebrate the return of Ms. Cobel (Patricia Arquette)!
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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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