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 this episode of Queer Cinema Catchup, Allison and Joe dive deep into Peter Jackson's 1994 film, 'Heavenly Creatures.' They discuss the intense, imaginative, and destructive relationship between two teenage girls in 1950s New Zealand, focusing on themes of adolescent intensity; burgeoning queer identity; and the potentially dangerous allure of fantasy. Their conversation also highlights the remarkable performances of Melanie Lynskey and Kate Winslet in their film debuts, with analysis of significant scenes; the impact of social and familial pressure; and the depiction of queerness amidst a true crime narrative.
00:00 Introduction to Heavenly Creatures
03:39 Melanie Lynskey's Queer Filmography
05:26 Kate Winslet's Queer Filmography
10:54 Emotional Impact of Heavenly Creatures
16:37 Background and Analysis of the True Story
30:11 Juliet's Nightmare and the Murder
31:54 Exploring Queerness in the Film
33:50 Parental Concerns and Societal Pressures
40:23 Fantasy vs. Reality
50:26 Christianity and the Fourth Realm
01:04:14 Final Thoughts on the Film
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