This Valentine's Day sees an unexpected scarcity of romcoms, prompting a search for alternative date-night entertainment. One notable option is the '40 Years of Queer' series at the Roxie, co-curated by Lex Sloan and Jenni Olson. This six-week event features significant LGBTQ+ films, beginning with Arthur Bressan Jr.'s works, which explore themes like the AIDS epidemic. Bressan's films, including 'Daddy Dearest' and 'Buddies,' reflect a complex blend of narrative and genre, while also emphasizing the cultural impact of LGBTQ+ cinema, culminating in future screenings such as Cheryl Dunye's ‘The Watermelon Woman.’
This Valentine’s Day lacks notable romcom releases, prompting audiences to explore alternative date-night options like the LGBTQ+ film series ‘40 Years of Queer’.
‘40 Years of Queer’ offers significant LGBTQ+ films, including Arthur Bressan Jr.'s work, highlighting both entertainment and historical importance in the context of the AIDS epidemic.
The series showcases Bressan’s unique vision in adult films, often infusing them with more artistic depth and narrative coherence than typically found in the genre.
Cheryl Dunye's ‘The Watermelon Woman’ will screen on March 1, further emphasizing the cultural contributions and narratives within the LGBTQ+ film landscape.
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