Girl, Interrupted: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Movies That Made Us Gay Review

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 the film's cultural impact; its portrayal of mental health; and its queer subtext. In addition, they discuss the performances and careers of stars Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, and Brittany Murphy.

02:51 Personal Stories and the Movie's Impact

06:53 Winona Ryder's Role and Production Insights

09:25 Mental Health Themes in the Movie

13:49 Casting Choices and Character Analysis

16:34 Angelina Jolie's Career Trajectory

35:22 Hollywood's Last Movie Star

45:26 Memorable Book Elements

48:00 Wizard of Oz Connections

50:08 The Girl, Interrupted Musical?

51:43 Analyzing the Film's Ending

01:02:32 Winona Ryder, Brittany Murphy, and Whoopi Goldberg's Careers and Roles

01:12:30 Jared Leto's Fake Beard

01:13:45 Promiscuity and Gender Double Standards

01:20:13 Stranger Things

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