Category Archives: Film
Bridegroom Chicago Movie Premiere
Cocktail reception, 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
*Includes light hors d’oeuvres.
*Cash bar.
Film screening, 6:30 p.m.
There will be a Q & A session with Shane immediately following the screening.
The event is free to attend, but
**RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED**
YOU MUST REGISTER at the following link:
http://chicagohistory.org/
Shane Bitney Crone, Producer and subject of the film
BRIDEGROOM tells the emotional journey of Shane and Tom, two young men
in a loving, committed relationship, with plans toward a bright future
together. Those plans take a tragic turn when Tom is accidentally killed
and Shane is refused from attending the funeral. This film tells the
story of how people without the legal protections of marriage can find
themselves ostracized from their loved ones. The events that transpired
after Tom’s death open a window onto the issue of marriage equality and
basic human rights.
The film was written, directed and produced
by Linda Bloodworth Thomason, creator of Designing Women, and inspired
by the powerful YouTube video, “It Could Happen To You,” by Shane Bitney
Crone
http://www.youtube.com/
FREE Films March 20th – LGBT History
The 1920s saw a revolution in technology, the advent of the recording
industry, that created the first class of African-American women to sing
their way to fame and fortune. Blues divas such as Bessie Smith, Ma
Rainey, and Alberta Hunter created and promoted a working-class vision
of blues life that provided an alternative to the Victorian gentility of
middle-class manners. In their lives and music, blues women presented
themselves as strong, independent women who lived hard lives and were
unapologetic about their unconventional choices in clothes, recreational
activities, and bed partners. Blues singers disseminated a Black
feminism that celebrated emotional resilience and sexual pleasure, no
matter the source.
American lesbian, recounts her life. As a lesbian academic interviewed
in the documentary puts it, “Ruth is a gift to us” as she is able to
tell what it was like to suffer “triple oppression, being a woman, being
black, and being a lesbian.” Ellis tells about discovering her
sexuality some 80 years ago, and when discussing her romantic
involvements (which included one relationship lasting 35 years), she is
utterly honest.
had sex, and she replies it was when she was 95, adding with a laugh,
“that was a one-night stand.” A businesswoman, Ellis lived openly as a
lesbian and often played host for an active social circle of gays and
lesbians in Detroit at a time when mainstream America scarcely
acknowledged the existence of the community. The film is illustrated
with vintage photographs of Ellis, her family, lovers, and friends, and
footage shot in the present day shows her at dance class, having fun at
her favorite bowling alley, and shooting pool with friends. This is an
engaging look at a special character, a woman who was always true to
herself.
Final Days to catch Scrooge and Marley in Chicago
Scrooge & Marley is a modern day variation on Charles Dickens’
classic story of the holidays, “A Christmas Carol.” On Christmas Eve,
Ben Scrooge, the man who hates the holidays, is given the chance to
begin again when he is visited by three spirits – the Ghosts of
Christmas Past, Present and Future. Revisiting the tragic missteps of
his life enables Scrooge to rediscover the joy of the holiday season and
make a journey back to love. Recounted from a gay sensibility with
heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’ timeless tale comes alive
from a fresh perspective that will appeal to audiences of all
persuasions.
I urge you to support this wonderful independent film! It is very well done with excellent acting and SURE TO BRING A TEAR TO YOUR EYE! It is such an awesome cast loaded with great original music!
Ebenezer Scrooge- David
Pevsner
Jacob Marley’s Ghost – Tim
Kazurinsky
Freda – Rusty Schwimmer
Fezziwig – Bruce Vilanch
Terry, Ghost of Christmas Present – Megan Cavanagh
Colin – Richard Ganoung
Bob Cratchit – David
Moretti
Randy, Ghost of Christmas Past – Ronnie Kroell
Young Ebenezer Scrooge – Drew
Anderson
Young Jacob Marley – Nicholas
Bailey
FINAL DAYS Bat the MUSIC BOX
in Chicago…
✴ Dec. 4, Tuesday, 2:30 p.m.
✴ Dec. 5, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Benefit for Lambda Legal of Chicago
✴ Dec. 6, Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
later this month –
Dec. 21, Friday, 8:15 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Dec. 22, Saturday at 7:45 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
Dec. 27, Thursday, 7:45 p.m. Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State Street, Chicago, IL http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
You can even buy the DVD NOW!
‘Scrooge & Marley’ Chicago Red Carpet Premiere at Music Box Theatre November 29
Chicago Indie Film “Scrooge & Marley,” a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol,” will have its Chicago Red Carpet Premiere and one-week run at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre (3733 N. Southport Ave.) November 29 thru December 6th.
The Chicago Premiere run will kick off with a gala opening night celebration featuring most of the stars of the film including Pevsner, Schwimmer, Vilanch, Cavanagh, Kroell, Moretti and Ganoung.
The film will also screen over Christmas at the Gene Siskel Film Center 164 N., State Street, Chicago: Friday, Dec. 21, 8:15 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 22 at 7:45 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m.
Chicago Gay Film Weekend of Queer Shorts Oct 18-21
Screenplay Finalists! AND Short Film Program!
CENTER ON HALSTED’S HOOVER-LEPPEN THEATER
3656 N HALSTED ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613
$10 Individual Tickets
$45 Weekend Pass
Pride Films and Plays’ Gay Film Weekend will feature enhanced staged
readings of the Five Finalists in the Great Gay Screenplay Contest,
panels on the history and creation of LGBT film, and a Queer Shorts Film
Program guest curated by Indie Boots Film Festival.
Tickets for the screenplay readings and Queer Shorts Film Program are
each $10. The panels are both free. A Gay Play Weekend Pass allowing
admission to all events is $45. Tickets for individual events can be
purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com, or calling 1 800 838 3006. Weekend passes can be purchased at 773 250 3112 or www.pridefilmsandplays.com
The schedule for the weekend is:
Thursday, October 18
– 7:00pm – A Friend Of Dorothy’s, directed by Chuck Berglund
– 9:00pm – Opening Night Reception
Friday, October 19
– 7:00pm – Barrio Boy, directed by Kyra Morris
Saturday, October 20
– 3:00pm – Fr. Frances, directed by Sarah Ballema
– 5:00pm – Panel “The Evolution of LGBT Cinema”
– 7:00pm – Visalia, directed by John Nasca
Sunday, October 21
– 2:00pm – Snowmen, directed by Alex. St. John
– 4:00pm – Panel “Making LGBT Films in a Changing World”
– 5:00pm – Queer Shorts Film Program
– 7:00pm – Closing Night Reception
Each screenplay reading, and the Queer Shorts Film Program, will be followed by a discussion.
Pride Films and Plays Writers Contest
Pride Films and Plays is accepting entries into the Great Gay Play and Musical Contest now through October 22, 2012.
Each of the five finalists will receive $400, and their scripts will be performed as ‘enhanced staged readings’ during Gay Play Weekend at Center on Halsted, Chicago, in spring 2013.
A complete list of contest rules can be found here. Our list of judges for the contest is extensive and includes veteran theater directors, an international array of Artistic Directors and Academic Professionals, and well as working professionals from across the country. Please note there is an entry fee to enter the contest, but Dramatist Guild Members may enter the contest for free between September 8 and 15, 2012. Date for final entry is October 22, 2012.
For more informationhere, or visit the Contest page of Pridefilmsandplays.com.
Magic Mike Movie Night at Kit Kat June 19
“Magic Mike” Night at
Kit Kat Lounge
Magic Mike Movie Tickets,
Merchandise and Themed Martinis
Tuesday, June 19
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Free to attend
Magic Mike is set to hit theaters on Friday, June 29. In advance of the hotly anticipated male stripper-themed film, Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will hold a movie promotion event on Tuesday, June 19. Starting at 8 p.m., dancers from “SinZation,” Chicago’s sexiest male revue show, will put on a high-energy, provocative performance. Kit Kat Diva Kathryn Cole will perform throughout the evening as well.
The Lakeview/Boystown restaurant and lounge will hold a “Magic Mike” raffle with prizes including passes to the advance screening of Magic Mike on Tuesday, June 26, along with Magic Mike merchandise (t-shirts, hats, gym bags, dog tag necklaces and more). Gift certificates to Kit Kat and tickets to SinZation will also be given away.
In addition to shakin’ up half-priced martinis all night, the movie premiere party will feature three specialty drinks: “The Big Cucumber Richie” martini, “Magic Mike” martini and “Dallas” cocktail ($6 each).
See you all there!
Nate & Margaret in Chicago June 8
Another MUST SEE film this summer!
NATE AND MARGARET.
Nate & Margaret asks the question: What if your best friend was your only friend?
Prior to its DVD release coming in August, Nate & Margaret will play at the Gene Siskel Film Center in Chicago (starting June 8).
Filmed in Chicago, Nate, a 19-year-old film student, and Margaret, a 52-year-old spinster with a coffee mug addiction, are best friends in an odd, quirky, totally working kind of way…until Nate’s audacious classmate Darla sets him up on a date with James. Nate’s new romance shakes up his friendship with Margaret, who goes off on her own to pursue her lifelong dream of being a stand-up comedian. As Nate and Margaret attempt to navigate their new lives apart, they come to realize just how important true friendship really is.
Starring noted television actor and theater performer Natalie West (“Roseanne”, Bushwhacked), Tyler Ross (The Wise Kids), and Gaby Hoffmann (200 Cigarettes, Now & Then), Nate & Margaret shows that age really does not matter in the grand scheme of life, love, and friendship. Directed and co-written by Nathan Adloff, star of Blackmail Boys, Nate & Margaret is a tale as old as time, but a fresh twist as a 21st century gay Harold and Maude.
The Breaking Glass DVD release will be loaded with special features including a behind the scenes featurette, deleted scenes, audition tapes, multiple audio and video commentaries with the director, producers, and writers, and the full version of “Untied Strangers”, a short film featured in Nate & Margaret.
Watch a clip at NATE & MARGARET
Scrooge and Marley Cast Party May 6th at Marys Attic
Come meet the cast and crew of Scrooge & Marley, a new kind of Christmas movie, being filmed in Chicago this May.
Several stars and behind-the-scenes personalities will be greeting the public on Sunday, May 6, at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N. Clark St. (upstairs from Hamburger Mary’s), 3-5 pm. A $20 entry fee avails you of a choice of hors d’ oeuvres, half-priced drinks, and a chance to win some fun prizes.
Scrooge & Marley is a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic story of the holidays, A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay sensibility, with heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’ timeless tale of a man’s redemption at the holidays—thanks to the help of three ghostly spirits—comes alive from a fresh perspective that will appeal to audiences of every persuasion. The screenplay is written by Ellen Stoneking, Richard Knight, Jr. and the late Timothy Imse
Casting Call for Scrooge and Marley
Scrooge
& Marley is a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic
story of the holidays, A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay
sensibility, with heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’
timeless tale of a man’s redemption at the holidays-thanks to the help
of three ghostly spirits-comes alive from a fresh perspective that will
appeal to audiences of every persuasion.
& Marley is a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic
story of the holidays, A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay
sensibility, with heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’
timeless tale of a man’s redemption at the holidays-thanks to the help
of three ghostly spirits-comes alive from a fresh perspective that will
appeal to audiences of every persuasion.
Several actors are already tentatively signed to the project, including: Megan Cavanagh (A League of Their Own, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Exes and Ohs); Rusty Schwimmer (North Country, The Surrogate, Drop Dead Diva, Bones,
Louie); Ronnie Kroell (Bravo’s Make Me a Super Model, Eating Out-Drama Camp and Into the Lion’s Den); and Becca Kaufman, a renowned Chicago-area vocalist.
EXTRAS ARE NEEDED –
“We are NOT casting
the NON-PAID EXTRAS for this film, but the production company (a good
group to work with) will provide a meal should you work more than 6
hours, and will make every effort to provide parking. “
All Chicago Locations.
A breakdown of extras needed:
Monday, May 7th – Cabaret Scene – Male/Female, Age 35-50, All Ethnicity – 15 extras
Tuesday, May 8th – Cabaret Scene Continues – 10 extras needed to repeat (must have open availability for the entire day)
Wednesday, May 9th – Disco Scene, circa 1975 – All Ethnicity – as it is
an independent film, they are looking for as many people as possible
who have some 70s wardrobe in their collection – please state your
wardrobe options in the email submission.
3 Males, very
attractive, strapping hunks with extremely nice bodies (20 to 30 years
of age), 3 Young Male go-go dancers (at least 21 years of age), 5 ragged
looking Male street hustlers (19-23 years of age), and 1 Older Man (40
to 50 years of age), who is cruising the hustlers.
Saturday,
May 12th – Bedroom Scene – 2 attractive and fit Males, Age 25 to 35, All
Ethnicity, who are okay being in bed together with their shirts off.
an independent film, they are looking for as many people as possible
who have some 70s wardrobe in their collection – please state your
wardrobe options in the email submission.
attractive, strapping hunks with extremely nice bodies (20 to 30 years
of age), 3 Young Male go-go dancers (at least 21 years of age), 5 ragged
looking Male street hustlers (19-23 years of age), and 1 Older Man (40
to 50 years of age), who is cruising the hustlers.
May 12th – Bedroom Scene – 2 attractive and fit Males, Age 25 to 35, All
Ethnicity, who are okay being in bed together with their shirts off.
To submit, send an email directly to casting@ScroogeandMarleymovie.com
with name, age, height, weight, ethnic background, phone number, email
address and recent photo (attach a jpeg no larger than 1MB), and
reference the date/scene/character in the subject line.
with name, age, height, weight, ethnic background, phone number, email
address and recent photo (attach a jpeg no larger than 1MB), and
reference the date/scene/character in the subject line.
REGISTER TO BE AN EXTRA: Go to www.atmospherecastingchicago.com and follow the instructions!!! Be sure to “LIKE” this page to receive casting notices and updates in your News Feed!!
Gay Christmas Film to Shoot in Chicago with Ronnie Kroell
Scrooge & Marley
is a modern-day variation on Charles Dickens’ classic story of the
holidays, A Christmas Carol. Recounted from a gay sensibility, with
heart, comedy and music, the magic of Dickens’ timeless tale of a
man’s redemption at the holidays-thanks to the help of three ghostly
spirits-comes alive from a fresh perspective that will appeal to
audiences of every persuasion.
Scrooge & Marley, an independent film, will be shot in
Chicago May 2012. The film is based on an original script by Ellen
Stoneking, Richard Knight, Jr. and the late Tim Imse. It will be
directed by Knight and Peter Neville.
The film is being financed by investors, and is also launching an Indie
GoGo campaign this week, under the name Scrooge & Marley film.
They
hope to raise $15,000 by April 4, to add to the investor funding. See Indiegogo.com .
Several actors are already tentatively signed to the project, including: Megan Cavanagh (A League of Their Own, Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Exes and Ohs); Rusty Schwimmer (North Country, The Surrogate, Drop Dead Diva, Bones,
Louie); Ronnie Kroell (Bravo’s Make Me a Super Model, Eating Out-Drama Camp and Into the Lion’s Den); and Becca Kaufman, a renowned Chicago-area vocalist.
Auditions for additional roles will be held in March. Casting will be coordinated by Heather Schmucker. For details email casting@scroogeandmarleymovie.
“I think movie fans of all types will love Scrooge & Marley
– especially those with a soft spot for good old-fashioned Christmas
movies like myself,” Knight said. But the completed film will also be
the realization of a long-held
dream. “At last, there will be a holiday movie that gay people can call
their own something that we can return to year after year.”
ScroogeAndMarleyMovie.com
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HollyWood to DollyWood FREE Screening Feb 25
Peace on Earth Film Festival (POEFF) is a not-for-profit festival
established to celebrate and encourage the work of independent
filmmakers from around the globe on the themes of peace, nonviolence,
social justice and an eco-balanced world. POEFF invites filmmakers’ challenging perspectives on issues such as
human rights, neighborhood violence, food deserts, domestic violence,
bullying, war, world politics, environment, economics and more, while
presenting alternatives of peace from all cultural perspectives.
The Film Festival takes place Feb 23 – 26, and all movies are FREE. First come, first served seating.
on Saturday, Feb. 25th – 2 great LGBT films will be shown.
INSPIRED: The Voices Against Prop 8 (89 min)
Directed by Charlie Gage
On November 4, 2008 the voters of California passed Proposition 8 revoking marriage rights for same sex couples.
The next day in Los Angeles a movement was born.
INSPIRED is a documentary film chronicling several people’s lives in the
wake of the passage of Prop 8. Arresting live footage follows average
people from all walks of life, inspired to action in ways they never
dreamed. Experience the passionate rallies and defiant marches of the
new gay rights movement as it swept through Southern California.
Intimate interviews reveal all the ways the movement comes together, and
the subtle and not-so-subtle ways it can be pulled apart from within.
INSPIRED: THE VOICES AGAINST PROP 8 goes behind the headlines and propaganda to explore the real people who make up a movement. More details about INSPIRED!
THEN, the Award Winning HOLLYWOOD to DOLLYWOOD by the Lane Twins!
On the fumes of a dream, twin brothers Gary and Larry Lane have
written a script with a plum roll for one of their idols, Dolly Parton.
Having had no luck getting the screenplay into her hands, they embark on
a cross-country journey to personally deliver it to her. They set off
from Dolly’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame heading East for Pigeon
Forge, TN. Driving an RV they (named Jolene) is friend and partner Mike
Bowen. All along Interstate 40 at rest stops, RV parks, bars, and hair
salons our intrepid band of travelers meet everyday Americans, as the
encounter everything from Floods in Nashville to an Oklahoma Tornado.
The journey is also one of discovery for the brothers, as well: their
relationship with their parents; their hopes, fears and ambitions; the
bigotry they’ve encountered; as they search for tolerance and acceptance
and the joy of realizing their biggest dream handing their screenplay
to Dolly Parton.
Featuring appearances by Leslie Jordan, Chad
Allen, Beth Grant, Dustin Lance Black, Ann walker, and maybe even Dolly
herself! Hollywood to Dollywood is a documentary of chasing dreams down
the road of life.
The film will be followed by a Q&A with the Lane Twins.
Hollywood to Dollywood official site
The festival takes place at the historic Chicago Cultural Center’s Claudia Cassidy Theater, 78 E Washington. Chicago.
I would suggest getting there about 6:00-6:30 – if you want to both films.
Schedule that evening –
6:08 pm – 6:20 pm Break
6:21 pm – 6:42 pm Admissions (21 min)
6:43 pm – 6:45 pm White + Black = RED (2 min short)
6:45 pm – 8:14 pm INSPIRED: the Voices Against Prop 8 (89 min)
8:15 pm – 8:45 pm Q&A with Filmmakers of INSPIRED
8:46pm – 10:07 pm Hollywood to Dollywood (81 min)
10:08pm – 10:38 pm Q&A with Hollywood to Dollywood Filmmakers, THE LANE TWINS!
10:39pm – 10:44 pm Festival Closing
From Illinois to Hollywood – Elliot London
Filmmaker Elliot London
is one to watch in Hollywood.
The charismatic director/producer calls himself a dreamer, and now
he’s offering you the opportunity to share his dream of making a movie
that’s very close to his heart.
The 30-year-old London, born in Australia, but raised in America,
says growing up gay was not always easy, especially in Rockford,
Illinois.
With that in mind, his latest short film, The Wedding Dance, tells the story of marriage equality — but he promises, with a twist.
London plans to start shooting in Los Angeles in a few weeks, but
like so many small independent filmmakers, he needs additional funding
to complete the project, so he’s taken the unusual and highly creative
step of using social media to entice investors who can actually receive a
credit on the film.
RadarOnline.com chatted with London about his journey from America’s Heartland to Hollywood — and what it was like to intern for Jerry Springer along the way!
Like most small independent films these days, the filmmaker must raise their own funds. London is currently trying to raise $5,000 – and he already has $4,400! He just needs $600 within the next 16 days, to get things rolling! Stop by his page and find out more, how you can help!
(Did you see his short called 306? Set in Chicago, IL, this 11 minute short film
shows a day in the life of a young man. Without a single word spoken,
‘306’ is full of emotion and shows us exactly how Eric (played by Brian
Estel, from Wisconsin) feels at all times. Beautifully shot and great acting.)
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306 a Short Gay Film by Elliot London, Filmed in Chicago
Check out the short gay film ‘306’; written, directed and produced by
film maker Elliot London.
Set in Chicago, IL, this 11 minute short film
shows a day in the life of a young man. Without a single word spoken,
‘306’ is full of emotion and shows us exactly how Eric (played by Brian
Estel, from Wisconsin) feels at all times. Beautifully shot and great acting.
In just 25 days, ‘306’ received over 44,000 hits on Vimeo and was viewed in over 150 countries in every continent of the world.
When you watch ‘306’ you will think you know it all, but you don’t. Judge for yourselves.
Elliot London is an OUT film maker living in Los Angeles. “I love
making film and had a great success with my short last year titled
(306). You can follow me on my weekly video Blog called the E Life on
Vimeo or Youtube. Currently I am putting a feature together titled
Perfect Lies. I think it is very important to make film that you love.
Right now it is about making film for my community and sharing it with
the world. “
Ronnie Kroell and The Lions Den in Chicago Nov. 8th
“Into the Lion’s Den” is an incredible new thriller directed by Dan Lantz and distributed by Breaking Glass Pictures. The film has premiered in some cities already – And you can catch it in Chicago NOV. 8th!! 9:15 at Landmark Century Cinema.
The cast includes:Ronnie Kroell, Jesse Archer, Kristen Alex Griffith, Jodi Shultz, and Michael McFadden.
Bored with the West Hollywood gay scene, best friends Michael, Johnny and Ted have embarked on a cross-country road trip from LA to New York City. Though their friendship hits a few speed bumps along the way, the trio decides to have one last hurrah during their last night on the road. That’s when fate brings them to The Lion’s Den, a secluded backwoods bar where not everything is as it seems. …
As the three out-of-towners toast the end of their journey, someone at the bar is watching them and setting a deadly trap. Now, as closing time draws near, a night of unspeakable horrors is about to begin…
Jesse Archer (Violet Tendencies, Going Down in LA-LA Land) and Ronnie Kroell (Eating Out: Drama Camp, Bravo’s Make Me a Super Model) headline in this bold, uncompromising thriller that plunges into the depths of human depravity. With its unpredictable plotline and raw performances, Into the Lion’s Den is a twisted nightmare that viewers won’t soon forget.
GET A SNEAK PEAK NOW! GET TICKETS NOW ONLINE
PS – Ronnie will be in town for the Chicago showing!!
And he is hosting an after-party at Mini Bar, right after the movie.
Hollywood to Dollywood and the Lane Twins Arrive in Chicago!
IT ALL STARTED WITH A DREAM….
AND AN RV NAMED JOLENE.
Everybody has a dream. Most of us are only willing to go so far to see it materialize and often find ourselves waiting for the right opportunity to come to us. Not so for the Lane twins -they were not content to send their screenplay Full Circle to Dolly Parton’s manager or publicist. No, they were determined to get it into the hands of their idol and on the 25th Anniversary of Dollywood, no less.
“WE grew up listening to Dolly’s music and always thought she was an amazing person. So why not write a screenplay about her, and go on a cross country roadtrip to try to put it in her hands! “ say the Lane Twins, Gary and Larry.
And that’s just what they did.
And the result is An amazing film and journey about courage and acceptance.
Now in 51 Film Festivals Around the World …They won 6 Awards so far!
“Dolly Parton herself Is 100% behind Our Movie and Gave us 15 Of Her Songs Free For the Documentary and Her Image for the Movie Poster!”
Hollywood to Dollywood Plays in CHICAGO!!
Nov. 9th! 7pm ONE NIGHT ONLY! Landmark Theater.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW – SURE TO SELL OUT.
The twins are hosting an after-party at SPIN, right after the movie.
ALSO the guys taped the Rosie show NOV 8th “she has just seen HOLLYWOOD TO DOLLYWOOD and wants to Chat about it!! WE ARE SO EXCITED!” say the Lane Twins! – The show airs NOV. 9th! Rosie LOVED the film!
DON’T MISS IT!
Hollywood to Dollywood
Hollywood to Dollywood blog
The Lane Twins
FREE Film Screening -CUT: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcison Oct. 13th
The Whole Network
is proud to present independent film maker Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon and his film “Cut: Slicing Through the Myths of Circumcision.”
The 70 minute film takes a critical look at the usually unquestioned practice of infant circumcision from the director’s Jewish perspective. Mr. Ungar-Sargon will host a discussion after the screening.
CUT is a documentary which discusses male circumcision from a religious, scientific, and ethical standpoint. Using cutting-edge research, in addition to interview footage of rabbis, philosophers and scientists, CUT challenges the viewer to confront their biases by asking difficult questions about this long-standing practice.
The screening is free to the public. To cover room rental snacks and drinks will available for sale. Children are welcome to attend the event with an adult, but please note that the film does contain footage of a circumcision.
For more information visit the film’s website at
Thursday October 13th, 2011
7:00pm Introductions and screening
8:30pm Discussion
Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington (enter at 625 Church St)
Evanston, IL 60201
Patty Duke in Chicago Area to benefit Open Door Clinic
Patty Duke Live September 18, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. Aracada Theater Buy your tickets online now! The afternoon starts with the showing of Patty’s Academy Award winning film “The Miracle Worker” After the film there will be a ‘Question & Answer’ interview with Patty. Patty will not be signing after the show due to the ‘Meet & Greet’ after the show for the VIP ticket holders only. Photos and books signed by Patty will be available for purchase in the theater lobby. General admission: $25.00 each (Includes film and Q&A with Patty) VIP admission only: $55.00 each (60 tickets available. Includes film, Q&A and ‘Meet & Greet’ with a photo of your choice for Patty to be personalized) Patty will have many photos to choose from her collection. You may also bring items from your personal collection for Patty to sign at $20.00 per signature. You may also bring your own camera to take photos with Patty. Light Hors D’oeuvers will be served at the ‘Meet & Greet’ with a cash beer & wine bar. All proceeds benefit Open Door Clinic.
105 East Main Street in St. Charles
Chicago premiere of “Beyond Brokeback” Nov. 13
Chicago premiere of Beyond Brokeback at Auditorium Theatre celebrates role of LGBT community in attaining equality for all.
Contributions made by the LGBT community in attaining the American dream of inclusiveness and equality for all will be celebrated Nov. 13 at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University (50 E. Congress Parkway) with a screening of the 2005 film Brokeback Mountain and the Chicago premiere of Beyond Brokeback.
Joining the Chicago History Museum’s ongoing year-long exhibit, Out in Chicago, Roosevelt’s day-long program will feature a 2 p.m. screening of the Academy Award-winning film Brokeback Mountain, followed by a 4:35 p.m. panel discussion with makers of the film and a 5:35 p.m. staged reading with music of messages, essays and poetry that have been inspired by the landmark movie. Attendees are invited to come and go as they like during the event.
“It has been a little more than five years since Brokeback Mountain captured our nation’s conscience and imagination. With this production of Beyond Brokeback, we are not only remembering the movie, but we are also embracing its impact and a desire to be inclusive, which is in keeping with Roosevelt University’s historic mission of social justice,” said Brett Batterson, executive director of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University.
One of Hollywood’s highest-grossing romance films of all time, Brokeback Mountain tells the story of a complex romantic and sexual relationship between two men in the American West between 1963 and 1983, and is based on a short story written by Annie Proulx.
Its award-winning director, Ang Lee, screenwriters Diana Ossana and Larry McMurtry and producer James Schamus have been invited to participate in the panel discussion on the impact the movie has had since its release in 2005.
Adapted for the stage by Gregory Hinton, and based on a book by the same name, Beyond Brokeback is a staged reading with music. It features excerpts of poignant and humorous messages, essays and poetry that were written by contributors to the Ultimate Brokeback Forum discussion website.
Original music is by composer Shawn Kirchner and director of the production is David Zak, an instructor in The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University’s Chicago College of Performing Arts. Students and faculty from Roosevelt’s theatre conservatory, working alongside several celebrity actors, also will have parts in the Chicago premiere, which is being presented for the first time in the Midwest and only the third time ever in the United States.
Tickets are $15, $20 and $25, and are on sale at Ticketmaster.com or at the box office of the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. For information, call 312-922-2110.
