Queer Cinema Catchup

Queer Cinema Catchup

By Allison Theveny & Joe MurphyTV & FilmTV ReviewsFilm Reviews
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Queer Cinema Catchup episodes

  • 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 and identity. The conversation also touches upon the film's inspiration (the William S. Burroughs' novella) and compares 'Queer' to Guadagnino’s other works.



    00:06 Discussing the Movie 'Queer' and Its Background

    01:42 Intro to William S. Burroughs

    06:55 Themes and Characters

    11:02 Analyzing the Ayahuasca Experience

    29:31 Reflections on the Film's Ending

    34:44 Drugs and the Narrative Surreal

    36:59 Exploring the Novella

    40:55 The Beat Generation and its Influence

    49:20 Luca Guadagnino's Filmography

    57:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Yellowjackets: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
    Allison has a love-hate relationship with Yellowjackets. She's going to break that complicated dynamic down for you week-to-week for season three, starting with a very quick look at episodes 1 ("It Girl") and 2 ("Dislocation").

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    5 min
  • Severance S2E5: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
    On today's Queer Cinema Catchup's episode on Severance S2E5 Joe and Allison ponder just who the "Trojan Horse" of the series might be and give Ben Stiller and Adam Scott a call to lament the absence of their favorite character Ms. Cobel (Patricia Arquette).

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    18 min
  • 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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    1 hr 10 min
  • 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 fiction novel Slaughterhouse-Five (1969). Together they delve into changes from the book to screen, as well as the story's anti-war message; its narrative structure; and its historical and modern relevance to the dangers of censorship.


    00:00 A Queer Cinema Catchup Banned Camp Mash-Up!

    01:07 Personal Experiences with Slaughterhouse-Five

    03:44 Relevance of Slaughterhouse Five to Today

    08:41 Summary and Themes of Slaughterhouse Five

    13:48 Differences Between the Book and the Movie

    16:20 Character Analysis and Key Scenes

    24:48 Kilgore Trout and Kurt Vonnegut

    26:03 Anti-War Message

    29:53 Billy Pilgrim Character Deep Dive

    34:41 Montana Wildhack and Time Travel

    37:25 Censorship & Kurt Vonnegut's Letter to North Dakota HS Head of School Board Chris McCarthy


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    47 min
  • Severance S2E3: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
    Allison and Joe discuss season two episode three of Apple TV's Severance ("Who is Alive?"). This episode includes a quick recap of outie Mark's plan to pass messages to the severed floor; innie Mark and Helly's journey to Mammalians Nurturable; innie Irv's reconnection with O&D; innie Dylan's first encounter with his unsevered wife; Ms. Cobel's half-hearted journey to Salt Harbour; and Milchick's reaction to a problematic Lumon gift. There's also a bit of theorizing on Helly/Helena and who else might be integrated.

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    15 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…