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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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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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