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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

April 1, 2025

The White Lotus S3E7: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

Joe and Allison unpack The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 7 ("Killer Instincts") and make a big announcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 30, 2025

Yellowjackets S3E8: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

Join Allison as she recaps and unpacks the queer representation of Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 8 ("A Normal, Boring Life") Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 26, 2025

Tatiana Maslany: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Big Gay Energy Celebration

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Kaitlynn and Theora of the Big Gay Energy Podcast to dive into the versatile career of an actress they all love: Tatiana Maslany. Anchored around her perf...

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March 25, 2025

The White Lotus S3E6: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

Allison and Joe talk The White Lotus Season 3 Episode 6 ("Denials"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 23, 2025

Yellowjackets S3E7: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

Allison - with a surprise guest from the wilderness, er, podcast - recaps and reacts to a much stronger Yellowjackets episode (Season 3, Episode 7, "Croak"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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March 21, 2025

Severance S2E10: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries Finale

Innie Allison and Innie Joe get excited for the Severance Season 2 Finale ("Cold Harbor"), while Outie Allison and Outie Joe delve into their frustrations with what ultimately transpires. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

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Recent Blog Posts

Sept. 12, 2024

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…

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Aug. 4, 2024

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…

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July 10, 2024

The Queer Lady Writer and Me (A Writer who is Queer, a Lady, and Unsu…

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…

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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