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Queer Cinema Catchup

Queer Cinema Catchup

Once upon a time two childhood neighbors made movies together in the backyard until one of them had to move away. Twenty years later, they are shocked to discover that they share a queer identity and a need for a roommate as they pursue their movie-making dreams in Los Angeles. What's that? You're not shocked that two gay people left home for Hollywood? Well, WE are and WE have a lot to catch up on when it comes to movies and our lives. We'd love for you to join us, even if you think we're a cliche because, hey, that's entertainment and this is Queer Cinema Catchup!

Recent Episodes

Oct. 10, 2024

Josie and the Pussycasts: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Referential Podcas…

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...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Beautiful Thing: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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 mak...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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 Bur...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Suddenly, Last Summer: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Fish Jelly Film Review

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 b...

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Sept. 5, 2024

8 Mile & Rocketman: A Queer Cinema Catchup Double Feature

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 relations...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Dìdi: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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 an...

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Recent Blog Posts

Manic Pixie Dream Girls Are More Than a Trope

When I studied abroad at La Universidad de Sevilla in Spain, I took an art history course. As the class was in a foreign language and many, many years ago, I can only remember the most general of lessons. Zeus and his lightning bolt; Ares and his he…

MaXXXine As a Metaphor for Fame

At one point in MaXXXIne (Ti West’s movie about a porn star seeking crossover fame), a director (played by Elizabeth Debicki) tells the eponymous main character she booked the part in her big, splashy movie because of what she had said after h…

The Queer Lady Writer and Me (A Writer who is Queer, a Lady, and Unsure of What This Means)

I came out and began to call myself a writer in the same year. The year was—wait, that’s not right. I began an MFA program and wrote my way out of the—no! Sorry, not right either. Let’s try again. Just once more. In 2019, I…

About the Hosts

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Allison Theveny

QCC Co-Host

In addition to hosting this podcast, Allison is a writer for the stage, screen, and page with an MFA from Northwestern University. Request samples of her work by emailing thevenyallison@gmail.com.

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Joe Murphy

QCC Co-Host

Joe is a film editor and the co-host of Queer Cinema Catchup. He is currently editing the short film SHAMS set to premiere at the Tasveer Film Festival. You can view his work at murphyeditor.com