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
The Life of a Showgirl: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison return to one of their favorite topics -- Taylor Swift -- to review her newest album 'The Life of a Showgirl.' They share their initial reactions; explore the album's p...
Lurker: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
Welcome back to Queer Cinema Catchup! To kick of season two, Joe and Allison dissect the 2025 psychological drama thriller 'Lurker' directed by Alex Russell and starring Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. The movie explore...
A Nice Indian Boy: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review & Interview w/ Scree…
In the season one finale of Queer Cinema Catchup, hosts Joe and Allison delve into the new romantic comedy 'A Nice Indian Boy,' directed by Roshan Sethi and based on Madhuri Shekar's acclaimed play of the same name, and inter...
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...
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Recent Blog Posts
When Queer Coding Works Better Than Representation: A Look at The Sum…
In this month’s Queer Cinema Catchup video essay, I dove into queer representation in the popular YA series The Summer I Turned Pretty. In this corresponding blog post, let me first fill you in on my relationship to the Belly, Conrad, Jeremiah…
What The Daddy Trope Says About Us
Happy Father's Day! As I stated in Queer Cinema Catchup’s monthly video essay, the internet has defined Pedro Pascal as Daddy, reaching a particular fever pitch when the first season of The Last of Us aired back in 2023. Watch any of Pascal&rs…
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…
About the Hosts
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. Her work can be found in Fresh Words: An International Literary Magazine. Request samples of her work by checking on QCC's blog or by emailing thevenyallison@gmail.com.
