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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 6, 2002)
nnntnmhnr fi “fur Jfmwt — |-U P reviews Continued from Page 2 9 K e K ulana H e M a h u : R emembering a S ense of P lace Noon Sept. 28 fascinating documentary about the strug gles of Hawaii’s indigenous people, Ke Kulana He Mahu features interviews with writers, performers, educators, religious leaders and activists, shedding light on the negative influences of Western culture on this part of the world. As Western religion gave rise to homo phobia in high Hawaii, the sacred Mahu (androgynous or trans) in the ancient culture of the Kanaka Maoli has been destroyed. As they attempt to regain what has been lost, the public might learn by their example the tme meaning of unconditional love and community solidarity. n H appy B irthday IA 5 p.m. Sept. 28 en Tan’s directorial dehut is a quiet, sensi tive and, in many regards, masterful work about five people in crisis— all of whom are queer and share the same birthday. As the big day approaches, all five must confront various difficult family and social issues causing them to explore the nature of love, family and personal boundaries. Happy Birthday is a rare film— astutely directed with assured perfonnances— that causes viewers to reflect on their own lives. D addy & P apa 4 p.m. Sept. 28 See review on Page 25. G roup 6:15 p.m. Sept. 28 I nventive and original, Marilyn Freeman’s Group was shot on digital video with an improvised script and utilizing multiple frames to present the story from six different viewpoints simultaneously. The loosely struc tured narrative follows nine women for 21, weeks of “queer-friendly” therapy. T he women in the group consist of an assortment of odd and intriguing characters, including the ner vous Grace, played by Carrie Brownstein of the hand Sleater-Kinney. Group is a dynamic study of female bonding in the face of personal emo tional challenges that transcend race, religion, class and sexuality. A ll the Q ueen ’ s 8:45 p.m. Sept. 28 “Enigma” m achine— a decoding device th at will help end the war. However, w ith G e r man men o n the front lines, the Enigma fac tory is staffed entirely by women. Enter drag queen Tony (Eddie Izzard) to assure the men are trained in the skills and arts of...being women! Hijinks and hilarity ensue as the ragtag group form alliances, plan their infiltration and prove that w hether m en or queens, this troop w on’t “skirt” its patri otic duties! M en oosely based on a true story, All the Q ueen’s Men is an over-the-top espi onage comedy set in W orld W ar II G e r many. A n A m erican officer (hunky M att LeBlanc of Friends) must lead a group of British soldiers into G erm any to steal the BEYOND VANILLA Learn how to go Beyond Vanilla in this kinky, how-to erotic journey 11:15 p.m. Sept. 28 (explicit content; no one younger than 18 admitted) 8 W omen 5 p.m. Sept. 29 s the title suggests, Beyond Vanilla explores the kinkier aspects of sex. W ith his new film from France’s most daring and interviews, demonstrations and a good inventive writer/director, Francois Ozon, is dose of how-to instruction, this documentary a comedic murder mystery uniting an all- covers the gamut of fetishes and S/M prac star lineup of French cinema’s top actresses. A t tices. From bondage, flogging and fisting to an isolated mansion in the snowy countryside knife play, fire and golden showers, direc of 1950s France, a family is gathered for the tor Claes Lilja takes you on an unforget holiday season when their beloved patriarch is table journey th a t’s neither exploitive nor murdered! The killer can be only one of the clinical. Rather, it’s an honest, humanistic eight women staying in the house. Each has a approach seeking out the most informed, motive, but only one of them is guilty. Humor intelligent spokespeople for each subject. ous situations arise as the search for the killer unearths dark family secrets. Glamorous cos S ome R eal H eat tumes, colorful art direction and set decora 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 tions for each musical number destines 8 Women for camp classic status! n California, women didn’t become part S pecial S neak P review of the fire service until 1987. Some Real Heat offers a portrait of this upward 7.30 p.m. Sept. 29 climb by exploring the small and relatively new world of female firefighters in San lthough we can’t tell you the title of this Francisco. Six daring women demonstrate very special screening, we are honored how they single-handedly turn gender roles and excited to bring it to Portland. This upside down by putting their lives on the film has not screened at any other festival in line everyday. Uncovering both the myth the country! The director is a New Yorker who and reality of this dangerous profession, now makes Portland his home. During the past Some Real Heat intimately delves into the decade, he has created award-winning, strength and character that distinguishes provocative films that explore human nature these women as modern-day heroes. and interaction with uncommon depth and intelligence. He will be attending this screen Q uestioning F aith ing along with some cast and crew! JP1 3 p.m. Sept. 29 See review on Page 25. Film previews courtesy of SENSORY PERCEPTIONS. T I a Tough firefighting chicks in the celebrated Some Real Heat i^e&tsldey M akom Torah Dwelling Place of Torah a liberal reform congregation ser\ icing the Jew ish communities of Portland Our professionals unii arrange your delivery 602 SE 38th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503.231.3921 Wed - Sat P R U L M IT C H E L L Don Duncan owner Teleflora ( 503 ) 642-9992 1 - 800 - 356-1884 Aloha Market Centre 20455 S W TV Highway www.westsideflorist.net W estover H eights c N who desire a positive Jew ish identity. 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