Our M. Night Shyamalan Twist

Season 1

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 19, 2025

Stranger by the Lake: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Fish Jelly Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison welcome back Nick and Joseph of Fish Jelly Film Reviews to discuss the 2013 French erotic thriller 'Stranger by the Lake' directed by Alain Guiraudie. 00:00 Welcome and...

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March 12, 2025

Mayhem: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Referential Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison are once again joined by Dr. Khaliden Nas of the Referential podcast to review Lady Gaga's latest album, 'Mayhem.' Together, they discuss Gaga's evolution as an artist;...

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March 5, 2025

Sundance 2025: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review of Sally, Plainclothes, …

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive into their virtual experience of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. They review three standout films: James Sweeney's Twinless (starring Sweeney and Dylan O'Brien);...

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Feb. 27, 2025

13 Going on 30: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Sassy Grilled Cheese Review

Casey of Sassy Grilled Cheese joins Allison and Joe for another pink movie. This time it's the 2004 classic 13 Going on 30 starring Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, and Judy Greer! Together they reminisce about the first time t...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Queer: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison delve into the 2024 film 'Queer,' directed by Luca Guadagnino. They discuss the plot nuances, surreal elements, character dynamics, and thematic takeaways on queerness ...

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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 ...

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Feb. 6, 2025

Slaughterhouse-Five: A Queer Cinema Catchup and Banned Camp Review

In this crossover episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are thrilled to be joined again by Dan and Jennifer of Banned Camp to discuss the 1972 film adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut's semi-autobiographical science fictio...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Conclave: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison break down the 2024 political thriller film 'Conclave,' directed by Edward Berger. Together they explore the film's intriguing portrayal of a papal conclave, detailing ...

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Jan. 23, 2025

What Keeps You Alive: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Happy Horror Time Revi…

On this week's Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe are joined by Tim Murdock and Matt Emert of the Happy Horror Time podcast to discuss the 2018 Canadian psychological horror film 'What Keeps You Alive.' The discussion cove...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Emilia Perez: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

In this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Joe and Allison discuss the 2024 Spanish-language musical comedy crime film Emilia Pérez. They explore their initial reactions and delve into the plot, highlighting the film's multiple...

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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 into th...

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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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