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Feb. 13, 2025

Companion: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison dive into the 2025 movie 'Companion.' They discuss the plot's twists and turns, focusing on themes of AI, consciousness, and queer representation. They also debate the merits of the the film's feminist undertones and share their reactions to key scenes.



01:15 Companion Into

05:56 Synopsis

07:36 Analyzing the Movie's Themes and Twists

10:07 Character Dynamics and Plot Development

14:12 The Big, Robotic Reveal and Its Impact

28:53 Film Comparison

30:49 Personal Reflections and Tangents

34:49 Nightmares and Dusty Memories

35:24 Teeth Dreams

37:20 Queer Love and Robotic Emotions

38:53 Queer Representation in Media

41:26 AI Ethical Dilemmas

48:37 Companion's Final Showdown





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