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Queer Cinema Catchup

Queer Cinema Catchup

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!

Recent Episodes

May 16, 2024

My Sexual Orientation is TV Shows

Joe and Allison break down I Saw the TV Glow right after they return from the movie theater. Allison feels scared, Joe feels underwhelmed, but perhaps their conversation shifts their opinions on the film. Listen to find out a...

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May 9, 2024

Watch Out for Gritty

Allison and Joe debate whether they can talk about TV on their Cinema podcast and then delve into the first four episodes of Hulu's true crime limited series Under the Bridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

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May 2, 2024

Academic Accoutrements

Threesomes, tension, and tennis. Joe and Allison debate their very different takes on Luca Guadagnino's Challengers in this week's QCC. Email thoughts, questions, and suggestions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com Hosted on Acas...

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April 25, 2024

Tattooed Golden Retriever

Allison and Joe listen and react to the new Taylor Swift album. Send your reactions to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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April 18, 2024

Vamps and Camoulouge

Allison and Joe just got back from New Orleans. This inspired them to rewatch the Interview with a Vampire TV show, which has gotten them - and they hope you! - excited for season 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …

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April 11, 2024

Regina Rapp Has A Lot of Spunk

Allison and Joe discuss Mean Girls: The Movie Musical. Unexpected revelations, one or two arguments, and a whole lot of singing (we're sorry) abound. Send in your thoughts to queercinemacatchup@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See...

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Recent Blog Posts

I'll Keep the Vampires from Your Door: A Deep Dive into Queer Cinema Catchup's Second Episode on All of Us Strangers

In grad school, I took a Writing Horror, Fantasy, and Supernatural course where my professor stated there was a difference between a horror film and a ghost story. Both contain scares and incite dread, but the former ends without relief, plunging yo…

You're Ny-Ver Too Old: Diving Deep into Queer Cinema Catchup's Take on the Oscar-Nominated Film Nyad

Welcome to Queer Cinema Catchup, a podcast where we talk about queer-related themes in film and TV. Who’s we, you ask? Joe Murphy and Allison Theveny, movie-lovers who have a long history together. That history began in the 90s and almost end…

About the Hosts

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Allison Theveny

QCC Co-Host

In addition to hosting this podcast, Allison is a writer for the stage, screen, and page with an MFA from Northwestern University. Request samples of her work by emailing thevenyallison@gmail.com.

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Joe Murphy

QCC Co-Host

Joe is a film editor and the co-host of Queer Cinema Catchup. He is currently editing the short film SHAMS set to premiere at the Tasveer Film Festival. You can view his work at murphyeditor.com