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 reunite with Sydney, Chelsea, and Monica of Spooky Tuesday to delve into the perplexing universe of multiple Thelma films, primarily focusing on the 2017 supernatural thriller directed by Joachim Trier. The hosts analyze pivotal scenes of the film, exploring the movie's religious themes and reflecting on the broader implications of Thelma's journey from suppression to empowerment. Whether you're a queer cinema enthusiast or a horror movie aficionado, this episode offers a compelling exploration of desire, control, and self-discovery through a queer lens.
00:16 The Confusion of Thelma Movies
06:09 Introduction to Thelma (2017)
07:33 Comparing Thelma to Other Horror Films
10:02 Thelma's Powers and Their Implications
17:59 Religious Upbringing and Repression
24:46 Thelma's Queer Identity
28:04 Anja's Role and Thelma's Desires
32:40 The Party Scene and Its Consequences
36:38 Unraveling Anja's Disappearance
38:13 The Baby Brother Incident
40:02 Thelma's Struggle
42:40 The Parents' Dilemma
45:43 The Final Confrontation
48:03 Thelma's Transformation and Conclusion
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