 30th LGBT Film Fest Boasts Local and International Talent(Page 2 of 2) Andrea Myerson, director of Laughing Matters . . . More, echoes that sentiment. "Our world is so heterosexual, the entertainment that we see is so heterosexual — I like to provide homosexual entertainment!" Comedy fans will recognize former Bay Area comics Sabrina Matthews and Elvira Kurt in Laughing Matters . . . More, which also showcases Vicki Shaw and Rene Hicks. (Those who have seen Vallejo native Hicks riffing on male/female relationships should be delighted to see that she conclusively comes out in the film, addressing both on and offstage her decision to throw open the closet door.) More is not just a sequel, Myerson explains, referring to her first film, Laughing Matters, which focused on four pioneers of lesbian comedy. "In More, the comics interact with each other, they all perform together, discuss personal and political topics, and share more of who they are." Narrowing the selection down to only four comics was difficult this time, Myerson says. "I went for "funny" first, and then I wanted to show different types of humor, different kinds of backgrounds, different personalities. There were some highly talented comics whom I just couldn't include." Myerson plans two more films in her series, one presenting five gay male comics, and the final one highlighting several younger lesbian and gay male comics. Musical Themes Music having emerged as one of this year's themes, Frameline 2006 has numerous documentaries on offer. Certain to be one of the most popular is For the Love of Dolly, an hour-long documentary focusing five fans who are really, really devoted to country music icon Dolly Parton. The Kinsey Sicks: I Wanna Be a Republican brings back the witty and beloved "dragapella" group; Why We Sing! depicts LGBT choral groups around the world; and The Believers, features the world's first all-transgender gospel choir. Two Showcase documentaries are also centered on music. In the first, Follow My Voice: With the Music of Hedwig, "queer and questioning" young people draw strength from the music of the musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch, performed by artists including Sleater-Kinney, Cyndi Lauper, and Frank Black. The second Showcase, Pick Up The Mic, delves into "homo hip-hop," featuring a dozen male and five female hip hop artists, DJs, MCs and producers, including Tina G, Deadlee and jenRO. | ||
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