{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ed032755ff890017322df5/682ea2b510ca442d5f076a4d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Heavenly Creatures: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review","description":"<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction to Heavenly Creatures</p><p>03:39&nbsp;Melanie Lynskey's Queer Filmography</p><p>05:26&nbsp;Kate Winslet's Queer Filmography </p><p>10:54&nbsp;Emotional Impact of Heavenly Creatures</p><p>16:37&nbsp;Background and Analysis of the True Story</p><p>30:11&nbsp;Juliet's Nightmare and the Murder</p><p>31:54&nbsp;Exploring Queerness in the Film</p><p>33:50&nbsp;Parental Concerns and Societal Pressures</p><p>40:23&nbsp;Fantasy vs. Reality</p><p>50:26&nbsp;Christianity and the Fourth Realm</p><p>01:04:14&nbsp;Final Thoughts on the Film</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Allison Theveny & Joe Murphy"}