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 review the new Max movie 'The Parenting'. They discuss the film's horror-comedy genre; the queer representation around which the plot is centered (but not focused on!); and its mixed reception. They also examine the performances of the cast, including Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, and Brian Cox. Throughout the episode, they share personal anecdotes, discuss favorite B movies, and debate the nuances of comedy and horror in modern cinema.
00:00 Introduction and Movie Title Confusion
00:46 Initial Impressions and Cast Overview
01:54 Favorite Scenes and Character Dynamics
03:08 Plot Twists and Character Missteps
05:30 Horror Elements and Critiques
17:34 Proposal and Relationship Dynamics
22:04 Casting Choices
24:52 Family Movie Nights and Moulin Rouge Obsession
26:02 Lisa Kudrow's Role in Feel Good
27:06 Queer Representation and Homophobia in Media
28:35 Character Dynamics and Stereotypes
37:25 Emotional Beats and Character Arcs
40:29 Dean Norris and Breaking Bad Anecdote
44:32 Analyzing Movie Watching Habits
45:51 Favorite B Movies and Podcast Outro
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