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
Thelma: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Spooky Tuesday Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison reunite with Sydney, Chelsea, and Monica of Spooky Tuesday to delve into the perplexing universe of multiple Thelma films, primarily focusing on the 2017 supernatural t...
The Hole Story: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review & Interview
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss their experience at Slamdance 2025 in Los Angeles and then specifically dive into the documentary, "The Hole Story," which details the events, mythology, and se...
The Parenting: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison review the new Max movie 'The Parenting'. They discuss the film's horror-comedy genre; the queer representation around which the plot is centered (but not focused on!);...
The White Lotus S3E8: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
Allison and Joe got live for the first time and react to the season finale of the third season of The White Lotus ("Amor Fati"). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Yellowjackets S3E9: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
Allison reacts to Yellowjackets Season 3 Episode 9 ('How the Story Ends'). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wicked: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive into the beloved musical 'Wicked,' discussing its recent film adaptation and cultural impact. They explore their personal connections to 'Wicked,' impressions of t...
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Recent Blog Posts
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…
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…
