Puccini For Beginners

Synopsis

A woman who loves opera finds herself playing a romantic version of musical chairs in this independent comedy from writer and director Maria Maggenti. Allegra (Elizabeth Reaser) is a writer who has been involved with Samantha (Julianne Nicholson) for some time, but Allegra just isn't willing to make a commitment. Eventually, Samantha decides she's had enough, and she not only leaves Allegra, she jumps to the other side of the gender divide and starts dating a man. While Allegra is none too pleased with Samantha's actions, she unwittingly finds herself following suit when she meets Philip (Justin Kirk), a college professor, at a party. After a few cocktails, Allegra and Philip end up in bed, and while Allegra is content to leave it as a one-night stand, Philip has different ideas, and goes so far as to dump his girlfriend to pursue a relationship with Allegra, even though she's made it clear to him she's not at all serious about him. At the same time, Allegra strikes up a new romance with Grace (Gretchen Mol), but she doesn't know all that much about Grace's previous lovers -- who happen to include Philip. Puccini for Beginners was screened in competition at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide [source]

Genre

Comedy

Cast

Maria Maggenti (dir), Justin Kirk, Gretchen Mol, Julianne Nicholson Elizabeth Reaser

Screening Times

Friday, September 29th at 7pm [Tickets]

Links

[aGLIFF Page] [iMDB] [RottenTomatoes]

Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds

Synopsis

Boasting a cast of hunks and a witty script from Q. Allan Brocka (Eating Out and Boy Culture) and Phillip J. Bartell, Eating Out 2 promises more sexy, irreverent fun for everyone who loved the first edition. Returning to head up the cast are "American Idol" finalist Jim Verraros as Kyle and Emily Brooke Hands as Gwen, the ultimate fag hag. New to the cast, along with an array of studs, is John Waters veteran Mink Stole in a hilarious turn as Kyle's mom. This time the gang is going to infiltrate the ex-gay group, "Coming In" in an attempt to score with the newly arrived, hot nude model from art class. Gay men pretending to be straight, straight girls kissing girls...what's the world coming to? This film is witty, charming and lots of fun for everyone. [source]

Genre

Comedy

Cast

Phillip J. Bartell (dir), Jim Verraros, Emily Brooke Hands, Rebekah Kochan, Marco Dapper, Brett Chuckerman

Screening Times

Friday, September 29th at 7:30pm [Tickets]

Links

[aGLIFF Page] [iMDB]

The Truth or Consequences of Delmas Howe

Synopsis

Delmas Howe, a pioneer artist of explicit gay-themed works, exhibits in Europe and major U.S. cities, to great acclaim---but not in his hometown of Truth or Consequence, New Mexico. The story of Howe’s manifesto creation “Stations: A Gay Passion,” a large-scale series of male nudes set against the wild-side of the Chelsea Piers in pre-AIDS New York City, is more than just a telling of the creative process. Brushing against disparate themes, the film explores religion, AIDS, sexual politics, rural culture, masculinity and the role of art in life and society. [source]

Cast

Matt Sneddon (dir), Delmas Howe

Screening Times

Friday, September 29th at 9:15pm [Tickets]

Links

[aGLIFF Page] [iMDB]

The Sex Movie

Synopsis

Co-workers on a porn spend an evening unwinding in a loft. Discussion turns to sex and the lifestyles of the co-workers. Promiscuous and gay Rafe. Close-minded and straight J.D. Super-tough lesbian Heidi. Manipulative straight girl Kris. The evening slowly becomes a sexual cat and mouse game as their defenses are stripped away and the four are forced to face the clichéd roles they’ve been playing. [source]

Genre

Drama

Cast

Colton Lawrence (dir), Michelle Mosley, Matthew Tyler, Mike Fallon, Eleese Longino

Screening Times

Friday, September 29th at 9:45pm [Tickets]

Links

[aGLIFF Page] [iMDB]