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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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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In the season one finale of Queer Cinema Catchup, hosts Joe and Allison delve into the new romantic comedy 'A Nice Indian Boy,' directed by Roshan Sethi and based on Madhuri Shekar's acclaimed play of the same name, and interview the film's screenwriter, Eric Randall (48:10). Starring Karan Soni as Naveen and Jonathan Groff as Jay, A Nice Indian Boy explores the relationship between love, identity, family, and cultural expectations. The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2024 and has garnered critical acclaim. Joe and Allison share their thoughts on the film's heartfelt portrayal of queer love, while Eric shares insights into the adaptation and writing process, the challenges of translating a play to the screen, and his journey as a screenwriter. Tune in for an in-depth discussion and an exclusive interview with the talented writer behind this excellent film.
00:00 Introduction to 'A Nice Indian Boy'
01:04 Meet the Hosts: Joe and Allison
01:27 Special Episode: Interview with Screenwriter Eric Randall (48:10)
02:28 Diving into the Movie: Initial Impressions
03:49 Exploring Themes: Family and Queer Identity
05:14 Cultural Context and Bollywood Influence
06:43 Character Analysis: Naveen and Jay
08:07 Romantic Comedy Tropes and Realism
11:15 The Impact of Family Dynamics
38:05 The Proposal Scene: A Turning Point
44:59 Rising Tensions and Jay's Realization
45:30 Jay's Emotional Struggles and Family Dynamics
47:01 Introduction to Eric Randall
56:33 Adapting 'A Nice Indian Boy'
59:02 Character Development and Personal Experiences
01:06:34 The Collaboration Process
01:13:32 Comedy and Improvisation in Filmmaking
01:24:17 Future Projects and Advice for Writers
01:29:39 Joe's Wedding Videographer Nightmare
01:39:09 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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