Queer Cinema Catchup

By: Allison Theveny & Joe Murphy
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  • Summary

  • 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 and a need for a roommate as they pursue their movie-making dreams in Los Angeles. What's that? You're not shocked that two gay people left home for Hollywood? Well, WE are and WE have a lot to catch up on when it comes to movies and our lives. We'd love for you to join us, even if you think we're a cliche because, hey, that's entertainment and this is Queer Cinema Catchup!


    Send in your thoughts and suggestions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com and visit us at https://www.queercinemacatchup.com/.


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Episodes
  • Conclave: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review

    Conclave: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review
    Jan 30 2025

    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 the procedural and dramatic elements as cardinals gather to elect a new pope amidst secrets, scandals, and surprising revelations. Themes of power, faith, and institutional corruption; some personal anecdotes related to the papacy; and their take on the film's queer twist are all up for discussion in this week's episode.


    00:22 Plot Overview and Initial Impressions

    01:36 Realism and Dramatic Elements

    04:44 Cardinal Vincent's Journey

    05:43 The Big, Queer Twist and Its Implications

    09:01 Character Dynamics and Political Intrigue

    11:28 Theological Themes and Gender Issues

    26:07 Historical Context and Female Representation

    31:33 A Female Pope?

    33:37 Pope Francis and LGBTQ+ Issues

    37:20 Replicating the Sistine Chapel

    37:50 Childhood Memories and Letting Go

    39:57 Religious Artifacts and Family Stories

    44:03 Reflections on Catholic Upbringing

    45:02 Religious Reactions to 'Conclave'

    51:42 Personal Pope Stories

    57:44 Trivia and Theological Musings




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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Severance S2E2: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries

    Severance S2E2: A Queer Cinema Catchup Miniseries
    Jan 25 2025
    The second episode of Queer Cinema Catchup's first miniseries. Join Allison and Joe as they recap and react to Severance S2E2 (Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig).

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    10 mins
  • What Keeps You Alive: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Happy Horror Time Review

    What Keeps You Alive: A Queer Cinema Catchup & Happy Horror Time Review
    Jan 23 2025

    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 covers the movie's plot and shocking, cliff-pushing twists, as well as its last-minute but effective queer representation and its relationship to other horror films.


    00:10 Introducing 'What Keeps You Alive'

    00:38 First Impressions and Viewing Experiences

    02:14 A Shocking Moment

    03:47 Wifey Red Flags

    04:33 Queer Representation in Horror

    06:01 Behind the Scenes

    07:34 Horror Film Comps

    15:28 Themes and Symbols

    28:32 Psychological Insights and Sociopaths

    31:51 Horror Movie Tropes

    54:18 Film Recommendations



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    58 mins

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