What’s in Store for LGBT Film Festivals?

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

While film festivals like Sundance face an uncertain future in the current economic climate, queer film festivals like Outfest and Newfest face even more significant challenges as they struggle to hold onto sponsors, attract younger audiences, and face competition from increasingly inclusive mainstream fests. So what must LGBT festivals do to adapt and thrive? This [ ... ] ...

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What to Watch: This Weekend

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Published Jan. 23, 2009 at 5:00 a.m.

CANCEL YOUR SATURDAY NIGHT PLANS! It is imperative you stay home and watch the Lifetime Original Movie Prayers for Bobby, starring Sigourney Weaver in what many are calling the performance of her career. Read more about it!Friday> 9:00 PM Friday Night Lights, NBC (1 hr) ... NEWLesbian mayor Lucy Rodell confronts Principal Taylor on her decision [ ... ] ...

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River North Chicago Dance @ Moraine Valley Community College February 21st

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 6:34 a.m.
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  ... RIVER NORTH CHICAGO DANCE ... comes to Moraine Valley Community College ...          for 1 night only!   ... Saturday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m ... River North Chicago Dance Company " keeps you on the edge of your seat from the moment the curtain goes up" says the Chicago Tribune ... Founded in 1989 by four visionary dancers/choreographers, River North Chicago has grown into a professional, contemporary ensemble that performs at home in Chicago, and tours both across the United States

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2 for 1 Tickets! at The Gift Theatres STOP/KISS

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 6:32 a.m.
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  ... STOP/KISS  from Diane Son - ... Now thru  March 14th  ... @  The Gift Theatre ... From unpromising material--standard urban settings, stilted exchanges, missed cues, private jokes, half-finished sentences--Diana Son has crafted a subtle, moving drama about vulnerability and risk. Callie, a twentysomething New York traffic reporter, is an expert at avoiding conflict, which serves her well in the city. Sara, on the other hand, has willingly left her job at a Quaker school in St. Louis

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Navigating Hollywood with LGBT Content

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Published Jan. 22, 2009 at 2:46 a.m.

For many filmmakers — novices and seasoned vets alike — presenting their LGBT-inclusive film to big-name distributors can be a daunting task. For many, it seems impossible that their gay film will ever hit theaters. For those in doubt, Queer Lounge assembled a group of experts who have beaten the odds and gotten their LGBT [ ... ] ...

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Feel Like an OUTSIDER?

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 7:07 p.m.

Queer Lounge hosted a panel this morning entitled, “The Outsiders: Forming Identities from the Margins.” It was a fascinating hour, moderated by Kyle Buchanan, film critic for The Advocate, and featured Mary Jane Sklaski and David Brind (Dare), Lee Daniels and Gabourey Sidibe (Push) and Steve Kelly (City Rats). These three LGBT-inclusive films address a [ ... ] ...

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Kyle Buchanan’s Take on Sundance 2009

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 5:03 p.m.

Kyle Buchanan, film critic for The Advocate, has moderated two panels for Queer Lounge this week, lending his unique insight and expertise to all who attended. Of course we wanted to pass on his riches to you! Watch our interview with him as he gives us the run-down on which Sundance movies to look out [ ... ] ...

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David Brind Dares Us to See Dare

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 4:52 p.m.

Screenwriter David Brind stopped by Queer Lounge today to talk about Dare, his new film now screening at Sundance. Though Dare has a gay character and addresses gay themes, Brind doesn’t classify it specifically as a “gay movie.” Find out why by watching our interview ...

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Benjamin Bratt, Peter Bratt & More Talk Up La MISSION

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 4:07 p.m.

Brothers Benjamin and Peter Bratt visited the Queer Lounge yesterday with their cast and crew in tow, to talk up their new Sundance film, La MISSION. The movie addresses homophobia in ethnic communities and machismo culture, and promises to be an emotional and powerful film. Castmembers Erika Alexander, Jeremy Ray Valdez and Jesse Borrego also [ ... ] ...

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Coverage of the Lesbian And Gay Band Association During Inaugural Parade

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Published Jan. 21, 2009 at 12:00 p.m.

The Lesbian and Gay Band Association was selected to be the first-ever openly LGBT organization to march in the presidential inaugural parade.  Some news outlets took note of this important piece of history.Below are some videos of that coverage.  As we find more outlets who covered the band, we’ll be sure to update this post.CNN’s [ ... ] ...

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