Queer Cinema Catchup

Queer Cinema Catchup

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Queer Cinema Catchup episodes

  • 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; reflect on their personal relationships to her music; and complete a track-by-track analysis.


    00:00 Welcome to the Queer Cinema Catchup and Referential collab

    01:10 Personal Histories with Lady Gaga

    03:42 Gaga's Evolution and Public Persona

    08:31 Reactions to Born This Way

    17:40 Theater Kid Roots and Artistry

    20:04 Expectations for the New Album

    35:12 Madonna's Influence and Pop Culture Shifts

    36:10 Album Review: Mayhem's Chaotic Intentionality

    36:57 Fan Feedback and Emotional Themes

    37:35 Comparing Albums: Fame Monster vs. Mayhem

    39:32 The Pressure of Reinvention in Pop Music

    42:10 Success Anxiety and Artistic Authenticity

    50:15 Track-by-Track Breakdown: Disease & Abracadabra

    53:39 Garden of Eden and Perfect Celebrity

    57:50 Vanish into You & Killhah

    01:01:20 Zombie Boy & Gwen Stefani

    01:03:1 Love Drug

    01:06:40 Taylor Swift and 80s Influence in How Bad Do U Want Me

    01:08:12 Diverse Songwriting Styles

    01:10:13 Emotional Ballads (Blade of Grass) and Personal Stories

    01:21:11 Final Thoughts and Final Review


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    1 hr 25 min
  • Sundance 2025: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review of Sally, Plainclothes, and Twinless

    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); Carmen Emmi's Plainclothes (starring Tom Blyth and Russell Tovey); and Cristina Costantini's Sally (detailing the life of Sally Ride).


    00:09 Sundance Experience and Stories

    03:04 Review of 'Sally'

    16:56 Review of 'Plainclothes'

    40:02 Review of 'Twinless'


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    1 hr 24 min
  • 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 they watched the movie; discuss 'pink movies' and what made the early 2000s chick flicks so appealing; and even toy with the idea of remaking the film for a modern audience.


    00:14 Defining Pink Films

    00:46 First Impressions of 13 Going on 30

    01:47 Revisiting Childhood Favorites

    03:40 Analyzing Key Scenes and Themes

    05:48 The Role of Nostalgia

    06:13 Judy Greer and the Best Friend Role

    15:46 Razzles

    18:51 Romantic Plot Complications

    29:42 The Thriller Scene and Jenna's Iconic Dress

    32:35 Exploring the Fish Out of Water/Born Sexy Yesterday Trope

    36:41 The Magazine Rivalry and the Betrayal

    40:00 Mark Ruffalo's Reluctance to Dance

    41:48 Reflecting on Life Choices and Time Travel

    44:38 Writing Letters to Your Future Self

    48:46 Casting a Modern '13 Going on 30'




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    54 min

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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…