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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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Nov. 28, 2024

Home for the Holidays: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this special episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe discuss Jodie Foster's 1995 film 'Home for the Holidays' while sharing a Thanksgiving feast. Together they delve into the film's queer themes; reflect on Robert...

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Nov. 21, 2024

The Shining: A Queer Cinema Catchup Special Guest Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe's joined by his sisters Anna and Olivia and Olivia's fiancé Gavin to discuss the 1980 horror film The Shining just after exploring the grounds of one of the movie's iconic location...

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Nov. 14, 2024

Michael: A Queer Cinema Catchup & The Queer Frame Archive Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, hosts Joe and Allison are joined by Andrew Proctor (@andrwprctr) from The Queer Frame Archive to discuss the 1924 silent film 'Michael'. They delve into the movie's portrayal of queer...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: A Queer Cin…

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Dan and Jennifer of Banned Camp podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Benjamin Alire Sáenz's Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Univ...

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Oct. 31, 2024

The Others: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Spooky Tuesday Review

On this week's Halloween episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are joined by Sydney Thompson, Chelsea Duff, and Monica Heidt of the horror movie podcast Spooky Tuesday to dissect Alejandro Amenábar's 2001 film 'The...

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Oct. 24, 2024

Freaky Friday: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Sassy Grilled Cheese Review

On this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, Casey from the YouTube channel Sassy Grilled Cheese joins Allison and Joe for a discussion of 2003's Freaky Friday. Together they explore the familiar story's history and timeless app...

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Oct. 17, 2024

Death Becomes Her: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catch Up, hosts Joe and Allison explore the 1992 cult classic 'Death Becomes Her,' starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis. They delve into the film's queer undertones; its themes ...

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Oct. 10, 2024

Josie and the Pussycasts: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Referential Podcas…

Allison and Joe are joined by media and culture expert Dr. Khaliden Nas of the podcast Referential to discuss the 2001 film Josie and the Pussycats. In this episode, they explore the film's cultural, cult-classic significance...

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Sept. 26, 2024

Beautiful Thing: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

On this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 1996 British film 'Beautiful Thing,' directed by Hettie Macdonald and written by Jonathan Harvey. Listen as they discuss the raw, surprising scenes that mak...

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Sept. 19, 2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Fall is almost here, and so is Queer Cinema Catchup's review of Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (with some thoughts on the original thrown in for good measure, too)! Hosts Joe and Allison delve into the impact of Tim Bur...

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Sept. 12, 2024

Suddenly, Last Summer: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Fish Jelly Film Review

Joe and Allison are joined by Tomatometer-approved Rotten Tomatoes critics Nick and Joseph of Fish Jelly Film Reviews in this week's episode of Queer Cinema Catchup. Together, they unpack the 1959 film Suddenly, Last Summer b...

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Sept. 5, 2024

8 Mile & Rocketman: A Queer Cinema Catchup Double Feature

It's a Queer Cinema Catchup double feature centering around two music biopics with a surprising connection : 8 Mile and Rocketman. Listen to Joe and Allison compare and contrast these films. They'll analyze Eminem's relations...

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Aug. 29, 2024

Dìdi: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Joe and Allison talk growing up as they unpack Sean Wang's new coming-of-age film Dìdi. In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, your hosts reveal their old AIM screennames (00:23); discuss Sean Wang's filmmaking influence an...

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Aug. 22, 2024

Trap: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

Allison and Joe return to their inherently queer (because they are queer), movie-making origins (because they made movies together in the backyard once upon a time) by discussing their OG filmmaking muse: M. Night Shyamalan. ...

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Aug. 15, 2024

Connie and Carla: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In their first video podcast (available on their YouTube channel @QueerCinemaCatchup), Joe and Allison break down the commercial-flop-turned-cult-classic Connie and Carla written by Nia Vardalos of My Big Fat Greek Wedding fa...

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Aug. 8, 2024

National Anthem - A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

The excellent writer and wonderful friend Hayley Sigmon joins Allison and Joe on this week's Queer Cinema Catchup. Listen as they delve into Luke Gilford's National Anthem. Over the course of the episode, they'll unpack the d...

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Aug. 1, 2024

Longlegs - A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison delve into Oz Perkins' Longlegs. They cover scary and silly Nicolas Cage moments; Neon's marketing trickery; and queer subtext (with some help from Them's Samantha Alle...

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July 25, 2024

MaXXXine - A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

This week, Allison and Joe are on location in Chicago discussing Ti West's latest film MaXXXine with some lovely and insightful guests. Join them on the shore of Lake Michigan as they break down the plot and follow them back …

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