Tag Archives: Reeling Film Festival

3 things about James Fanizza’s SEBASTIAN

Posted on September 21, 2017 by

Sebastian [2017] 1. They don’t bother to close the front door. 2. “I’m Meryl!” 3. An interesting mystery: why is the dead man’s wife at a gay bar? This film screens at REELING 35 on September 27.

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3 things about Daniel Armando’s DADDY’S BOY

Posted on September 26, 2016 by

Daddy’s Boy [2016] 1. The first glimpse of high heels. 2. “No. You can take off your shirt if you’d like.” 3. A trail of suds slithers down his back.

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3 things about Joseph Graham’s BEAUTIFUL SOMETHING

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

Beautiful Something [2015] 1. Lava lamp on the bar. 2. “I tried it with guys—” “Guys?” “I tried it with you, and you were guys for me.” 3. He pats Brian on the shoulder. Brian looks down. A wholly inadequate … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephen Cone’s BLACK BOX

Posted on November 12, 2013 by

Black Box [2013] 1. “I was just trying to make something work and I lost track of time.” 2. He exits through the door that isn’t there. 3. Curled up on the couch with a mug of tea. Birds chirping … Continue reading →

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3 things about Stephen Cone’s THE WISE KIDS

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

The Wise Kids [2011] 1. He gets up on the cross in flip-flops. 2. “You go to where you were before you were born. You go to where you were in 1722. That was a good year.” 3. Tim is … Continue reading →

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Rob at Reeling

Posted on November 4, 2010 by

The Reeling Film Festival opens tonight here in Chicago. There’s a whole mess of great movies to check out, and you can read some tidbits about some of them right here. I’ll be introducing two of the films: The Adults … Continue reading →

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3 things about Rikki Beadle-Blair’s FIT

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Fit [2010] 1. The discolored teeth of the football promoter. 2. He pulls up the picture on the phone and zooms in on Tegs’ chest. 3. “You’re not a straight knob, you’re just a knob.” This film screens Friday, November … Continue reading →

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3 things about André Schäfer’s ROCK HUDSON: DARK AND HANDSOME STRANGER

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Rock Hudson: Dark and Handsome Stranger [2010] 1. Sign attached to a crib: AIDS–DO NOT TOUCH. 2. He’s thrown head-first into a giant vat of grapes. 3. Rock Hudson: “Will you scratch my back? No one will touch me.” This film screens Tuesday, November 9 … Continue reading →

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3 things about Joselito Altarejós’ THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

The Game of Juan’s Life [2009] 1. “100 will get you 150 if you win,” the bookie tells him. 2. A man bangs on the bathroom door. “Open up. I’m about to give birth.” 3. He has left his sandals … Continue reading →

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3 things about JC Calciano’s IS IT JUST ME?

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Is It Just Me? [2010] 1. Plain white boxers. 2. “Don’t do what you think you should do. Do what you know you should do.” 3. He walks to the door with the cold bottle of beer between his legs. … Continue reading →

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