{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65ed032755ff890017322df5/68d4bcf15f6bcc112900267e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Lurker: A Queer Cinema Catchup Review","description":"<p>Welcome back to Queer Cinema Catchup! To kick of season two, Joe and Allison dissect the 2025 psychological drama thriller 'Lurker' directed by Alex Russell and starring Theodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe. The movie explores the dark ascent of protagonist Matthew Morning as he transforms from awkward retail worker to dangerous member of pop musician Oliver's entourage. This episode focuses in on the film’s portrayal of obsession, male jealousy, queer desire, and the more disturbing elements of fame. Joe shares his anxious experience watching the film, while Allison reveals how a rewatch changed her initial perception. Key scenes like the charged recording studio encounter and the impromptu wrestling match are broken down beat by beat.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction to 'Lurker': Expectations vs. Reality</p><p>01:01&nbsp;Podcast Hosts Introduce Themselves</p><p>01:13&nbsp;First Impressions and Viewing Experiences</p><p>03:38&nbsp;Character Analysis: Michael and Oliver</p><p>10:40&nbsp;Director Alex Russell's Background</p><p>12:37&nbsp;Q&amp;A Insights and Behind the Scenes</p><p>16:07&nbsp;Music &amp; Film Industry Realism in 'Lurker'</p><p>19:23&nbsp;The Wrestling Scene</p><p>26:39&nbsp;The Recording Studio Scene</p><p>30:08&nbsp;Final Thoughts and Meta Interpretations</p><p>35:31&nbsp;Comparing Characters Across Films</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Allison Theveny & Joe Murphy"}