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, Joe and Allison delve into the 2016 Oscar-winning film 'Moonlight.' Joe experiences the film for the first time while Allison provides her take after a fourth viewing. They discuss the film's structure; key themes of masking and vulnerability; pivotal scenes; and some background information about the filmmaking process.
00:02 Intro to Moonlight
00:30 Oscar Fiasco and Initial Thoughts
01:08 Plot Overview and Key Themes
02:33 Character Analysis and Emotional Impact
03:37 Structure and Storytelling Techniques
05:23 Personal Reflections and Cultural Significance
08:47 Comparisons and Final Thoughts
33:10 Behind the Scenes and Filming Challenges
35:02 Exploring Barry Jenkins' Filmography
36:46 The Editing Process of 'Moonlight'
44:04 Personal Reflections re: Queerness, Masculinity, and Identity
59:12 Memory Lane
01:04:51 Final Thoughts on 'Moonlight'
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