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
Moonlight: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison delve into the 2016 Oscar-winning film 'Moonlight.' Joe experiences the film for the first time while Allison provides her take after a fourth viewing. They discuss the...
Stick It: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 2006 film 'Stick It,' exploring its themes, character dynamics, and queer undercurrents. They react to the rebellious protagonist, Haley Graham; her unique ...
Heavenly Creatures: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive deep into Peter Jackson's 1994 film, 'Heavenly Creatures.' They discuss the intense, imaginative, and destructive relationship between two teenage girls in 1950s N...
Thirteen & Mysterious Skin: A Queer Cinema Catchup Double Feature
This episode of Queer Cinema Catchup is a double feature! Joe and Allison discuss the films 'Mysterious Skin' and 'Thirteen.' . Their discussion includes a comparative analysis of the two films; reflections on their own teena...
The Passion of Joan of Arc: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Queer Frame Arch…
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are again joined by guest Andrew from the Queer Frame Archive to discuss Carl Theodor Dreyer's 1928 silent film masterpiece, 'The Passion of Joan of Arc.' The trio delv...
The Wedding Banquet: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 2025 remake of the 1993 film 'The Wedding Banquet'. Directed by Andrew Ahn, this modern reimagining brings a fresh perspective to the beloved 1993 film by A...
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Recent Blog Posts
The Surprising Definition of Love in HBO's 'The Last of Us'
In a Queer Cinema Catchup video essay, I took the time to explain how the first season of the HBO television series The Last of Us uses queer love stories to suggest something important about love as a universal concept. Unlike many great stories, T…
Predicting the End of 'Hacks' Using Reversals in the TV Comedy-Drama
In Queer Cinema Catchup’s latest video essay, I examined how the use of reversals throughout a television series can, when considered alongside tone and character development, help us predict where a show might ultimately end. Specifically, th…
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…
