Let’s go to the movies! Fall in Chicago means it’s gay film festival time. Today we’re discussing some of the most fascinating, unique queer oriented movies showcased at Reeling, Chicago’s Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival.
Join us as we talk about what’s hot, sexy and interesting in this season’s queer films with Jason P Freeman, editor at large for Chicago Pride, and Michael Lehet, gay writer for the Chicago Examiner
We also wonder if gay film festivals even relevant anymore with the ease of watching and distributing movies on the internet. What do you think? We’d love to know.
Listen as we discuss the following films:
Breakfast with Scot
Thursday, Nov. 6 – 7:30 PM – Pipers Alley
Eric, a former hockey player turned sportscaster and Sam, a sport’s lawyer have been in a committed relationship for four years. But when Sam’s adventure seeking brother Billy, takes a job in South America, his ex-girlfriend, Julie, is discovered dead from a drug overdose leaving her son Scot (not Billy’s son) to Billy. With Billy no where to be found, this gay couple become unexpected foster parents to a flamboyant kid who just may out them. BUY TICKETS
Watercolors
Friday, Nov. 7 – 9:00 PM – Landmark (Theater 7)
A tale of two star-crossed lovers. When a gifted, young artist (Danny) arrives at the opening of his first New York exhibition his erotic paintings trigger memories of his first love (Carter), a troubled athlete whose depression and self-denial led to suicide. Through a series of flashbacks we see Danny and Carter struggle with their mutual attraction. BUY TICKETS
Trinidad
Saturday, Nov. 8 – 3:30 PM – Landmark (Theater 6)
Tucked into the mountains of Colorado lies tiny Trinidad, an Old West frontier outpost with the distinction of being the “sex change operation capital of the world.” With its intriguing disparate elements, the town functions as a main character of the film. But it is those who come to Trinidad to change their bodies and their lives that truly make this a fascinating story, as the film follows transgendered surgeon Dr. Marci Bowers in her fight to build a post-op clinic for her patients. BUY TICKETS
Ciao
Saturday, Nov. 8 – 9:45 PM – Landmark (Theater 7)
Critically-acclaimed director Yen Tan (Happy Birthday) directs a sensually contemplative and beautifully scripted story about the sexual tension that builds between two men brought together by the death of their mutual friend. When Mark dies unexpectedly, his best friend Jeff is left to put his affairs in order. Sorting through Mark’s email, Jeff discovers his intimate online correspondence with Andrea, an Italian man about to embark on a trip to Dallas to meet Mark for the first time. BUY TICKETS
Otto; or, Up with Dead People
Sunday, Nov. 9 – 8:00 PM – Lakeshore Theater
A young zombie named Otto appears on a remote highway. He has no idea where he came from or where he is going. After hitching a ride to Berlin and nesting in an abandoned amusement park, he begins to explore the city. Soon he is discovered by underground filmmaker Medea Yarn, who begins to make a documentary about him with the support of her girlfriend, Hella Bent, and her brother Adolf, who operates the camera. Meanwhile, Medea is still trying to finish Up with Dead People, the epic political-porno-zombie movie that she has been working on for years. She convinces its star, Fritz Fritze, to allow the vulnerable Otto to stay in his guest bedroom. BUY TICKETS
Pageant
Wednesday, Nov. 12 – 7:00 PM – Landmark (Theater 6)
Welcome to the most competitive, sequins-laden beauty pageant in America, featuring old-fashioned talent, evening gown, and interview competitions. But these aren’t your everyday contestants; they are the top drag queens from each state fighting it out for the title of Miss Gay USA. And did we mention the drama? We’re talking drag queens here… these girls mean business! More than a mere chronicle, Pageant draws the audience into the colorful and intimate lives of a number of the contestants. BUY TICKETS
Steam
Friday, Nov. 14 – 7:00 PM – Film Row Cinema
Three women of different generations who would be unlikely to know one another in the “outside” world share intimacies about their lives and loves in the steam room of their local gym. Doris (Academy Award nominee Ruby Dee) is a widow finding love again in her later years. Laurie (Hollywood icon Ally Sheedy) is a single mother going through a bitter custody battle with her vindictive ex-husband, while cautiously embarking on a romance with her son’s young soccer coach. BUY TICKETS
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As always boys – THANK YOU for having me on the show. I always have such a fabulous time with you and it was wonderful discussing these amazing movies with Jason! I hope that everyone in Chicago takes the opportunity to view some of the films at the Reeling Film Festival and if you’re not in the area try and find some of these movies locally!
Great Show! Love to hear about new gay movies..
I voted today!
Gotta check and see if the zombie movie is coming to my city..but fun show guys.
loved the show today ! it was a hoot! keep up the Great Work!
Great show but being an incurable romantic I have to disagree about Beautiful Thing, OK so two boys dancing in an East London estate wouldn’t happen like that but it’s only a film and it is sort of a happy ending and the boy who played Ste went on to play a gay policeman in The Bill so perhaps we see a trend?? I have to admit to having a soft spot for Get Real too, possibly because it was filmed in the town where I worked. Anyway back to the films, must keep an eye out for Ciao, Watercolors and Breakfast with Scot when they come out on DVD.
Right, off to watch Shelter and Latter Days again
Mark- I loved Beautiful Thing too! It was so sweet!
I enjoyed to hear about some new gay movies. Especially those which are not all about drama.
And remember people it is a Comedy podcast.
Okay, the Reba impersonator is Coti Collins, she’s amazing at work at http://www.legends-club.com The other queen I know and also works at Legends is Victoria ‘Porkchop’ Parker! She’s an amazing host for our drag shows in Raleigh, NC! Bigger is better! Glad to hear that Pageant made an awesome impression up north as it did down here. I only know some of their trials and troubles after working with them, however this film brought them to the mainstream.
Loved this show! I went to the Reeling Festival last year and it seems to be getting bigger each year. Thanks for the insight! As always, funny as hell!