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 discuss the new Mae Martin Netflix series Wayward with staff writer Alex Eldridge. Their conversation covers the show's unique approach to genre; the importance of research and character to the writing process; queer representation within the world of the show; favorite moments and scenes; and where the story might be heading next. Eldridge also shares his personal journey toward screenwriting. Finally, Allison and Joe share their own thoughts on what got them hooked on Wayward and where they hope the show might go if renewed for another season.
00:00 Welcome to Queer Cinema Catchup
00:07 Special Guest: Alex Eldridge from Netflix's Wayward
01:24 Inside the Writer's Room
03:36 Crafting a Unique Genre Blend
04:29 Real-Life Inspiration Behind Wayward
10:15 Themes & Character Development
34:38 Queer Representation
50:04 Challenges in Writing the Show
52:17 The Leap
53:04 Unresolved Mysteries and Viewer Theories
55:06 Personal Reflections
56:43 Alex Eldridge's Career Journey
01:02:43 Advice for Aspiring Screenwriters
01:05:28 Deep Dive into Wayward's Themes
01:16:27 Comparing Wayward to Other Shows
01:25:21 Speculations and Theories about the Show
01:29:48 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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