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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

Jan. 9, 2025

Nosferatu: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe discuss Robert Eggers' 2024 remake of the 1922 silent film Nosferatu. They delve into the film's gothic horror elements; its faithfulness to and history of the 1922 sil...

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Jan. 2, 2025

Clueless: A Queer Cinema Catchup Reveiw

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe is joined by his friend Chris Pritchard to talk the 1995 teen comedy classic Clueless. Together they discuss the film's cultural significance, share their favorite quotes, dissect its ...

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Dec. 26, 2024

Heretic: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Allison and Joe are joined by their returning guest and new producer Will Schlaack to discuss the 2024 psychological horror film 'Heretic' (directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods; starring Sophie Thatcher, Chloe East, and Hug...

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Dec. 19, 2024

Female Trouble: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Queen Coke Francis Review

In this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Queen Coke Francis joins Joe and Allison to discuss John Waters' cult classic Female Trouble. Together they explore the themes of fame, vanity, and societal rejection through the lens of ...

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Dec. 12, 2024

Shared Rooms: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Queer Film Reviews Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Michael of Queer Film Reviews to discuss the 2016 holiday ensemble film 'Shared Rooms.' Together they delve into the film's seemingly separate storylines ...

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Dec. 5, 2024

Girl, Interrupted: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Movies That Made Us Gay R…

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are joined by Scott and Pete of Movies That Made Us Gay to dive into the 1999 film Girl, Interrupted (based on the memoir by Susanna Kaysen). Together they dive …

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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