Josie and the Pussycats [2001] (with Allison & Joe from the Queer Cinema Catchup Podcast!)

Tangent #15 Josie and the Pussycats (Crossover)I’m joined on this episode by hosts of the Queer Cinema Catch Up Podcast Allison and Joe!We get into 2001’s Josie and the Pussycats, directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan and starring Rachel Leigh Cook, Tara Reid, Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Missy Pyle and Parker Posey.The film was a commercial and critical failure that turned into a cult classic in the years since its release. We sit down to reappraise the biting satire and think about what it was trying to do in the context of today!+ Find out how we fit the following in the conversationNostalgiaPredicting pop-punkThe mainstreaming of punk musicRockism vs PoptimismDicks the MusicalAuthenticity in the age ofPop’s teen queens and sexuality Innuendo bopsParker Posey as Elon MuskAn ode to Missi PyleFind Joe and Allison on instagram @Queer_Cinema_Catchup and on their YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@QueerCinemaCatchup And make sure to check out their podcast!Keep up to date with Dr. Khaliden Nas by checking out www.alsopurple.com and following @AlsoPurp on all socials.Hosted and produced by Dr. Khaliden Nas.Music by PamperedFists & Anzahlung.All videos edited by Victor Alexander.Podcast Artwork by Valentine M. Smith. Find out more about REFERENTIAL’s upcoming episodes on www.alsopurple.com/citations*'Tangents' are audio-only episodes posted more frequently than Video Episodes because they require less work/research/editing!Expect quick reviews, edited out content, collabs, mailbags, live audio, and so on.. *If you liked this episode, help other people find the podcasts! Share, tell a friend, and remember to leave a rating and review!Thank you for listening!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy