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Nov
10
8:30 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Join us for 2 great films at the Reeling Festival, second oldest LGBT film festival in the world.
City of Borders & Shunned Link to Film Website with trailer Location Landmark Theater Landmark's Century Centre Cinema
2828 N. Clark St.
Located just north of Diversey on Clark b]
PARKING INFO AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFO AT END OF MOVIE INFO LINK TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE $10 plus $1.50 service fee Also I am asking $1 to cover the fees I have to pay to Meetup. Meet me in the lobby at the theater level at 8:30. I will be holding a Lavender Journeys card with a picture of the Effel tower and Rome's Colosseum. We can go out after the films to discuss them. Hope to see you there- Kathleen City of Borders won many awards. Poignant and moving, City of Borders explores the rifts that continue to separate our community and world from peace and coexistence. Filmed in Jerusalem and Ramallah, the documentary investigates the lives of the gay and lesbian community as they grapple with acceptance and learn how to put their fight for respect and equality above the differences that have been separating them for centuries.
Located in the heart of Jerusalem lies the city's only gay bar, Shushan, an underground sanctuary for the much-maligned GLBT community in the city and surrounding areas. The film follows the owner of the bar (the first openly gay city councilman in Jerusalem), and four of his regular patrons: a Palestinian who sneaks through the wall separating the territories to escape his oppressive life in Ramallah; a young Israeli settler who is building a home with his partner; and a lesbian couple—one Israeli and one Palestinian—who struggle with their differences to build a stronger relationship.
Constantly under threat from powerful conservative Jews, Muslims, and Christians, Shushan brings together and gives voice to a community no longer willing to remain silent. City of Borders gracefully shows the daily struggle for equality that continues around the globe. Also showing is Shunned (Igal Hecht, Canada/Israel, 2009): In Israel, where it’s not easy being gay or Arab, how do you navigate your life when you’re both? Shunned looks at the day-to-day lives of four homosexual Arabs living across Israel. Honest and straightforward, this film explores the questions that are raised when you are an outsider in your land and your religion.
A university student in Jerusalem lives openly, but far away from his oblivious family. Living openly with his family in Jaffa, a teenager struggles with balancing his sexuality and his heritage. A political activist discusses the rigid social codes that govern the country. And, in Haifa, the leader of a GLBT group fights the notion that homosexuality is a just another immoral trend from the West.
Each of the stories provides a look at the challenges unique to gay Palestinians. Already a minority within a minority, they look for a way to be proud of who they are when everyone surrounding them says they shouldn't be. The Israelis don't like that they're Palestinian, and their families don't like that they're gay, but each of these people are able to find some comfort in the fact that their actions are going to make life easier for future generations. —Benjamin Kelner (City of Borders)
—Zachary Togami (Shunned) An award-winning feature-length documentary by Yun Suh.
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PARKING INFO AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFO
Parking: $5 parking (with validation) for up to four hours in attached parking garage
CTA Trains: Diversey stop (brown line), walk east four blocks on Diversey to Clark and north on Clark. Belmont stop (red/brown/purple lines), walk east one block on Belmont to Clark, and south four blocks on Clark.
CTA Buses: #36 (Broadway) or #22 (Clark) to intersection of Clark and Diversey.
www.landmarktheatres .com mapquest(Theater 6)
Cost:
$1.00
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Landmark Century Centre Cinema
Chicago,
IL, 60657
41.933708,-87.645599
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2 Yes
0 Maybe
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Oct
20
8:00 PM
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5 attended (est.) –
4.001
Well I am back for traveling from my lesbian/bi women trips in Europe so I can host films again. BTW if you want to escape winter I am also organizing lesbian/bi women trips to CA: Palm Springs, San Diego and Redondo Beach/LA. We will sharing condo accommodations which makes for a nice environment for developing new friendships, $35-$75/ night. More info at www.lavenderjourneys.com. You can also e-mail me. With so many members it would be great if some members organized some film events, especially when I travel. Contact me if you have some interest in being an assistant organizer. Just us for dinner and the film or dinner or just the film. Dinner Join us for Asian cuisine Pls bring cash to pay for your dinner
Dinner at 5:45 PM or when you can make it. To RSVP for the dinner pls go to Lavender Journeys: Lesbian Travel & Friendship Meetup page so I know how many are coming, but you can also join us for dinner even if you decide at the last minute.
Miss Asia- real multicultural selection of Asian food: Thai, Cambodian, Indian, Mongolian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Indonesian, Filipino, Nepalese, Singaporean and Malaysian
Pls bring cash to pay for your dinner
Miss Asia
Sheridan and Diversey
434 W. Diversey Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60614
773-248-3999 Between Two Women (2000) Winner of the Best Feature Film in the New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 2003
Film is at 8 PM but I will not be home until 7:45 as I will be at the dinner. RSVP for the film at this meetup. As space is limited pls do not RSVP yes unless you can make it. Also please change your RSVP if your plans change so another woman can take your spot. About the film
Barbara Marten gives a bravura performance that tugs at the heartstrings in this drama co-starring Andrina Carroll and Andrew Dunn. Marten plays Ellen, a working-class mother in Northern England who struggles mightily with her feelings for another woman (Carroll) -- who happens to be her 10-year-old son's (Dunn) exuberant teacher. A fine smoldering portrait of repressed sexuality and the courage it takes to "come out of the closet." Film clip on You Tube
Cost:
$1.00
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5 Yes
0 Maybe
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Jun
25
6:00 PM
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3 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
This is an amazing, poetic and beautiful film by acclaimed Gay British filmmaker Terence Davies. It merges memoir and city symphony in this valedictory visit to the vanishing Liverpool where he grew up gay, poor, Catholic, and movie-mad. The social history of postwar Britain forms the backdrop to this luminous tapestry woven from archival footage, poetry pop-songs, and Davies' own resonantly sardonic/sepulchral voice. Here's the Reader review:
Terence Davies, England's greatest living filmmaker, has released only six features, and this one is his first documentary, a mesmerizing and eloquent essay about his native Liverpool. As autobiographical and intensely personal as Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988) and The Long Day Closes (1992), it encompasses his working-class background, his loss of faith in Catholicism (and, more generally, religion), and his evolution as a homosexual, as well as his taste in music and cinema. The film is made up chiefly of found footage and therefore lacks the mise en scene of its predecessors, but it has the added benefit of Davies's voice-over narration, which, thanks to his training and experience as an actor, is enormously powerful. (Check out the witty way he conveys his disdain for the Beatles through his delivery of one of their best-known refrains.) 72 min. -- Jonathan Rosenbaum
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Gene Siskel Film Center
Chicago,
IL, 60601
41.884834,-87.628723
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3 Yes
0 Maybe
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Jun
20
4:15 PM
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1 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
This is not a lesbian movie but Georgia thought some of you might like to join her to watch the film and go out to eat afterwards. I am entering the info for Georgia. She will be your hostess. Meet Georgia (see her picture in the RSVP yes column to your right) at the box office upstairs at 4:15 pm. The movie starts at 4:30 pm Chicago premiere!
24 CITY
(ER SHI SI CHENG JI)
2008, Jia Zhang-ke, China, 107 min.
With Joan Chen, Lu Liping, Zhao Tao
“Amazing and intricately structured...one of the most original filmmakers working today.”--Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
“As far as I’m concerned, history is always a blend of facts and imagination.”--Jia Zhang-ke
Jia Zhang-ke has been called “the most important filmmaker in the world” (Stuart Klawans, The Nation). Like all Jia’s films, including PLATFORM, THE WORLD, and STILL LIFE, 24 CITY is about the massive upheavals sweeping contemporary China. The setting is Chengdu, a city in Southwest China where a venerable munitions factory is closing its doors to make way for a luxury high-rise complex known as 24 City. Jia interviews a cross-section of citizens caught in the crosshairs of change; his controversial twist is that some of the “real people” are composites portrayed by professional actors, including Joan Chen as a frustrated actress and Zhao Tao (star of THE WORLD and STILL LIFE) as a paid shopper for wealthy women. In Mandarin with English subtitles. 35mm. (MR)
June 19--25
Fri., Tue., and Thu. at 7:45 pm;
Sat. at 4:30 and 8:15 pm;
Sun. at 3:00 pm;
Mon. and Wed. at 6:00 pm Trailer is available at http://www.artic.edu/webspaces/siskelfilmcenter/2009/june/6.html#anchor7
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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1 Yes
4 Maybe
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Apr
30
6:30 PM
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Mass Romantic Encore CHICAGO Screening - after last year's sold out World Premiere. When: Thursday, April 30th, 2009
Meet & Greet with Cast and Crew at 6:30PM | Screening at 7:30PM
Location: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema - 2828 N. Clark St at Diversey and Broadway
Tickets: $10 (Advance tickets available at www.mudgeonsoul.org) This exclusive screening is the first place to get your hands on advance copies of the Mass Romantic DVD before the June street date! Film Description:
A group of 20-somethings stumble in love & art in this indie dramedy. Jamie and Erin's activist theater company sets out to create a play based on PJ's book of political short stories. PJ hasn't written much in a while... or socialized much either, except for hanging out at Olson's vegan cafe. Erin's girlfriend Bel, having just moved from New York, prepares for a conference and searches for an apartment, as well as community, in Chicago. Meanwhile, Billy is void of direction even with the self-fulfillment classes, but his partner Sally hopes his new job at Olson's cafe will help. Olson's partner Annette is writing a new quantum physics book and feeling uninspired... as are her students. When you're an artist, academic or activist, where do you turn when your passion wanes? Your work? Your partner? How do you fall in love with life again? 112 Minutes . Black & White . 2008 . Not Rated . English FAQ about MASS ROMANTIC
What is this movie about?
-MASS ROMANTIC follows activists and academics struggling to find love while creating political art. Yeah, ok, but what happens?
-It’s a talky ensemble movie, the characters deal with new relationships, old relationships, new projects and old insecurities. They rehearse a play, dance, play music, talk & kiss. So if you are looking for explosions, car chases, mob conspiracies and secretive people smoking in trench coats, this isn’t it. Wait, is this a gay movie?
-Yes, two of the four main relationships involve queer characters (Bel and her girlfriend Erin and Annette and her partner Olson, who is F2M). Also, there are other queer characters and queer subject matter throughout. If you see a lot of gay movies, you will probably notice this one is a little different from most. This isn’t a coming out movie or a triumphing over/succumbing to homophobia movie. MASS ROMANTIC celebrates the everyday lives of queer people and their allies, and acknowledges the importance of allies in building meaningful, enriching communities. In doing this, MASS ROMANTIC focuses on the character’s relationships, while touching on queer politics and transphobia. It also touches on other controversial topics such as healthcare, abortion, food activism and corporate control of media. So, yes, it’s a queer movie. It’s also an activist movie and a relationship movie. Who made this film?
-We did! After years of development, the director self-financed MASS ROMANTIC and we shot it in the sweltering Chicago heat of late summer in just 11 days featuring 40 actors in over 10 locations, producing 33 hours of footage. The theme of coalition-building present in MASS ROMANTIC is reflected by the diverse group of individuals involved in the making of the film, many of whom are underrepresented in American cinema and identify as women, LGBTQ, people of color, non-native speakers and/or activists. Plus, the film features 13 independent bands, including live performances by Carrie Lydon, Kate Brown, ROFO and members of Head of Femur. A full list of the crew is available at www.mudgeonsoul.org. How much of the film is improvised?
-A couple scenes were completely scripted and a couple scenes were completely improvised, but most scenes were partly scripted and partly improvised based on a detailed skeleton script, workshopping and rehearsals.
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CENTURY CENTRE CINEMA
Chicago,
IL, 60657
41.940380,-87.653183
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1 Yes
7 Maybe
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Apr
27
7:00 PM
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Monday April 27
A film series showcasing the best of gay cinema chosen and hosted by gay film critics.
The Killing of Sister George
Hosted by Charlie Shoquist, Film Critic, Gay Chicago For its time, The Killing of Sister George was a groundbreaking film - and one of the first films in history to be released with an 'X' rating in the United States. George lives with her lover, Childie and plays a cheerful district nurse in a BBC soap opera. However, her character is to be killed off, and George realises that the only other job she can get is the voice of a cow in a children's tv programme. Her life begins to fall apart as Childie has an affair with a predatory tv producer. Written by Paul Baker {bakerjp@unix.lancs.ac.uk} "Sister George" is a BBC soap opera character who is "killed off" due to low ratings. The aging actress who portrays Sister George is a lesbian living with a childish middle-aged woman named Childie, who works in a factory when not playing with her doll collection. Conflict arises between the two lovers when the hard-nosed BBC female program director, who told George of her canceled part, also steals Childie away. As consolation for losing both her job and her lover, George is offered the voice part of a puppet cow in a new animated cartoon series. Written by alfiehitchie Viewing will be at Center on Halsted's Hoover-Leppen Theatre.
Suggested $5 donation. Cash bar / movie concessions available.
Seating is limited to first come, first seated.
View photos of this film.
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Center on Halsted
Chicago,
IL, 60657
41.946815,-87.649445
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10 Yes
6 Maybe
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Apr
14
7:00 PM
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3 attended (est.) –
4.002
The Chicago Bisexual/Lesbian Women's Group will also be attending this documentary in large numbers! Explore sexuality in a new way by joining us for a series of films about positive sexuality and sexual identity. This free documentary series will create a new space to discuss sex, culture, and sexual fun! Each film will be accompanied by delicious snacks and followed by relevant conversation. The Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is pleased to host this series as a new expression of the Hull-House Settlement’s historic advocacy for sex education.
"BI THE WAY" attacks bisexuality from several angles: wondering if anyone is actually equally attracted to both sexes, if bisexuality even means that you’re equally attracted to both sexes, and asking ourselves … is everyone bi? All are welcome. Sexy prizes will be given for regular attendance! CHICAGO SPONSORS:
+ Early to Bed Feminist Sex Toys
+ Women and Children First Feminist Bookstore
+ Galleria Domain Two NFP, Inc. VIEW THE TRAILER HERE!
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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3 Yes
2 Maybe
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Mar
27
7:30 PM
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1 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Join us for Chicago's Bi-Monthly Queer Film and Video Series presented by MamSir Productions, Moving Train Media, and Actor Slash Model. Doors are at 7:30
Screening begins at 8:00 Sliding Scale Entrance: $5-$10 Screening takes place on the 3rd floor. Proceeds from Threat Level go to film projects of co-curators MamSir
Productions, Moving Train Media, and Actor Slash Model. List of featured films forthcoming...
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Elegant Mr. Gallery
Chicago,
IL,
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1 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar
8
7:00 PM
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2 attended (est.) –
No rating yet
Episode: Last Word Finger food and beverages will be served.
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Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup
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2 Yes
0 Maybe
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Mar
6
7:00 PM
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7 attended (est.) –
4.504
Please do not RSVP "No" Only RSVP if "yes" Fri March 6 7:00 PM
Kathleen’s condo e-mail me for specific address (Clark & North Aves)- parking, CTA
Water Lilies (2007)
Naissance des pieuvres
To get in an international mood for the lesbian trips to Amsterdam and Berlin this summer- you are welcome to join us- www.lavenderjourneys.com, I am offering lesbian films from Europe.
This week is Water Lilies (2007) Naissance des pieuvres. In French with English subtitles NO French conversation or need to speak French for this film night. English subtitles. I do not ask any money for showing the film but will ask you to complete a 5 min. survey about your opinions about meeting women locally, nationally and internationally. A Caméra d'Or contender at Cannes, this coming-of-age drama from first-time feature film director Céline Sciamma tracks the sexual awakenings of three female friends over the course of a single summer. Finding privacy in the solitude of the swimming pool locker room, blossoming 15-year-olds Marie (Pauline Acquart), Anne (Louise Blachère) and Floriane (Adele Haenel) come to learn the true meaning of arousal and the power of sexual attraction. Movie trailer NOTE: movie has ENGLISH SUBTITLES. Water Lilies (Naissance Des Pieuvres) Review
By Saxon Bullock
Our rating:
Rating: 4.0 Stars
Entire review is at http://www.channel4.com/film/reviews/film.jsp?id=165336§ion=review&page=all#reviewnav
Verdict
A universe away from everyday American teen movies, this engaging and empathetic portrait of teenage life is packed full of stylish moments.
The lives and desires of three 15-year-old Parisian girls are intertwined in this French drama about sexual and emotional awakening, set in and around a local swimming pool The story is set during summer, and based around a municipal swimming pool in the Paris suburb of Cergy, where the local synchronised swimming team is in training for the next regional competition. Watching the training sessions is Marie (Acquart), a quiet and reserved girl who's soon asking if she can help out with the team. Her interest has less to do with her liking the sport and more about being closer to Florianne (Haenel), a gorgeous blonde swimmer disliked by most of the girls on the team, but who knows how to use her looks on boys.
As the story progresses, the relationships between the three girls go through various shifts and changes, and writer-director Sciamma nails the intensity and casual cruelty of teenage life. One of the cleverest devices she uses is to give the film an almost timeless edge - there are no mobile phones and no references to pop culture, and Sciamma creates a claustrophobic atmosphere by ensuring that this is a world almost entirely without grown-ups. Each of the young actresses does a fantastic job in creating their character, but it's Acquart as Marie who has the hardest job. Bearing a strong resemblance to a teenage Scarlett Johansson, Acquart has to express almost all of her desire for Florianne through looks and behaviour rather than dialogue, leading to sequences such as the one at a disco, where her desire to finally kiss Florianne is so brilliantly portrayed it's almost painful to watch. Warm, wise and achingly sexy, it's an impressively crafted debut, and Sciamma has singled herself out as a filmmaker who'll be worth keeping an eye on.
Verdict
A universe away from everyday American teen movies, this engaging and empathetic portrait of teenage life is packed full of stylish moments.
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9 Yes
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