Still, so much great GAY film for tonight October 23, 2008.
6:00pm Stefan Braun (Israel – subtitled) at Northwest Film Forum
When Stefan Braun died in the early 1990s, he left a fascinating legacy behind him. Life as Tel Aviv’s premier furrier had made him a social darling catering to the chic and the wealthy with his high-end fur coats. When he died he left his estate to his longtime lover and partner, Eliezer Rath, prompting Braun’s family to contest the will. Fabulous archival footage provides a glimpse into gay 1950s Tel Aviv, while interviews, diary entries, photo stills, and home movies attempt to provide some insight into Braun’s private life.
6:00pm: Dogme 41: Lonely Child (French Canadian – subtitled) at Harvard Exit Theatre
At Médéric’s birthday party, his mother meets his boyfriend William for the first time. She seems accepting, saying “teenagers have to make their own experiences.” But she doesn’t really mean it, and soon an argument ends the party. William’s video journals of his adventures with Médéric offer us an intimate opportunity to visit their world. Extraneous elements such as artificial lighting, makeup, and music produced apart from the action were eliminated, allowing the talented, photogenic actors to flesh out their improvised roles with a sense of spontaneity and casual authenticity, creating a perfect environment for this film’s story.
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6:00pm: Gay TV Dinner: Angels In Chains at Central Cinema
What could be more queer than putting Charlie’s bold and bouncy Angels in a women’s prison? In this unforgettable first-season episode, Farrah, Jaclyn, and Kate go undercover as inmates in a women’s prison farm to investigate the mysterious death of a young prisoner. Warhol superstar Mary Woronov plays Maxine—aka “Max”— an über-butch correctional officer who gives the shapely Angels her full attention. Look for Kim Basinger in an early role as a fellow inmate.
7:30pm: Love My Life (Japan – subtitled) at Northwest Film Forum
Japanese college student Ichiko’s blossoming, seemingly perfect romance with the intelligent, beautiful Eri prompts her to finally come out to her widower dad—only to discover that was actually the easy part. Ichiko has to navigate surprising family secrets; help her gay best-friend Take come out; combat the family pressure on Eri to give up a promising writing career to become a lawyer; and struggle with her attraction for that mysterious, edgy girl she always sees at the music store. Throw in her father’s obsession with eggplant, some girl-on-girl action, and a sassy pop soundtrack by Noodles, and you’ve got a charming and fun Japanese coming-of-age flick.
7:30pm: Save Me at Harvard Exit Theatre
For those that can’t get enough of Chad Allen. Mark (Chad Allen) enjoys more than his fair share of drugs and anonymous sex. But when he finally hits rock bottom, his brother decides to check him into Genesis House, a Christian retreat dedicated to healing “sexual brokenness” through a 12-step program of spiritual guidance and life lessons. When Mark grows closer to longtime resident Scott (Robert Gant), his friendship soon grows into an attraction both Mark and Scott have difficulty suppressing.
Out gay actors Allen and Gant impress in their roles, achieving a rapport that breathes life into their characters’ relationship, making SAVE ME an unforgettable and powerful film. Ticket sales has ended for this event but there may be tickets at the door.
Includes the SAVE ME Centerpiece Gala 9:15pm Chapel – 1600 Melrose Avenue.
7:30pm: It’s Still Elementary: The Movie And The Movement at Central Cinema
Twelve years after IT’S ELEMENTARY: TALKING ABOUT GAY ISSUES IN SCHOOL premiered comes IT’S STILL ELEMENTARY as they share stories from behind the scenes of the original film and recount the changes it’s ignited around the globe.
9:45pm Eleven Minutes at Northwest Film Forum
Project Runway fans will love this as filmmakers Michael Selditch and Rob Tate go backstage to chronicle the year-long journey after designer Jay McCarroll’s big win on the first season of Project Runway. A bitchy but resilient McCarroll pours sweat and tears into his life’s passion as numerous disasters threaten his moment in the spotlight—a show lasting eleven minutes.
9:45pm: Lesbian Sex & Sexuality at Harvard Exit Theatre
If you have always wondered about lesbians, award-winning filmmaker Katherine Linton offers an unblinking look inside the world of lesbian culture in this provocative docu-series. Get a sneak peek at LESBIAN SEX & SEXUALITY, an uncharted journey where the subject of sexuality and desire isn’t whispered, but celebrated. This series goes beyond mass appeal to find out what really turns on lesbians.
9:45pm: Scab at Central Cinema
This sexually charged vampire thriller mixes damnation and dildos. Sexy slutboy Ajay gets more than he bargained for from his latest one-night stand: two holes in his neck and a bug no antibiotic can cure. Fueled by lust and hunger, but also repulsion, Ajay is desperate to bring more buddies into the vampire club. Ajay and his friends face a horrifying truth: if you can’t beat ‘em, eat ‘em.
This screening is 21+ only!
