• Heretic: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

  • Dec 26 2024
  • Length: 54 mins
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Heretic: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

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  • 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 Hugh Grant). The conversation kicks off with some holiday cheer before diving deep into the movie's plot, themes, and character dynamics. Over the course of this episode, they analyze the film's portrayal of the relationship between religion, faith, and control; discuss whether or not the story is well suited to the screen; and delve into their contrasting opinions on the movie's ambiguous ending.


    00:00 Festive Beginnings and Introductions

    00:53 Diving into 'Heretic': Plot and Cast

    01:09 Special Screening Experience and Q&A Insights

    02:31 Directors' Background and Inspiration

    04:07 Hugh Grant's Villain Monologue

    06:37 Analyzing the Film's Themes and Execution

    13:54 Comparing Religious Upbringings

    27:16 Unraveling the Basement Mystery

    29:00 The Prophet Plot Holes

    33:50 Unexpected Twists and Ambiguous Endings

    39:37 Interpretations and Themes of Faith

    49:41 Mormon Reactions to the Film



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