With all the blockbuster movies that came out recently, Alec and I decided to see Chris & Don on July 4th like we planned. I've been wanting to see this movie since April when I first mentioned it here, and after seeing it last night, I think it's one of the most powerful and intimate love stories ever told on screen. It's always a pleasant surprise when a film turned out to be much more than one expected.
Don Bachardy [the young boy in the film, now 74] showed up last night at the premiere at Nuart Theatre, but we missed him since we saw an earlier show. It would've been nice to have actually met him and hear his words and see him in person. Him and the 2 filmmakers will actually be there this entire weekend for the 2 late shows. I liked the film so much I might just make another appearance.
Currently the film is out on limited release, but you can check to see if it'll be playing in your area. I've always been intrigued by films and pictures where they portray/depict people and person in different time and era through the years... and this movie is no exception. Here again is the trailer to the movie.
I read that they actually met on Valentine's Day in 1953! :-) See the film if you get the chance. Hope every one is having a great weekend. Stay kool.
Comments (4)
I've been waiting to see this movie for quite a while! I think it opens here next week! ...It played at the SF GLBT Film Festival, but I could not deal with the crowds there!
kisses,
matty
Posted by matty | July 7, 2008 10:43 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 22:43
Oooohhh....been wanting to see this to...I better check it out before it disappears.
How've you been Rawbutt? Long time not chat (and that's a shame!)!
xoxo
Posted by Christopher | July 7, 2008 2:58 PM
Posted on July 7, 2008 14:58
Thanks for the review. Hopefully it will come to the Chicago area soon, but I haven't seen any promos for it as of yet. I hope your Fourth of July weekend was a blast.
Posted by Steven | July 7, 2008 10:40 AM
Posted on July 7, 2008 10:40
Y’all live in civilisation! I have wanted to see this too, but I am certain it won't come here. Hopefully it will come out on DVD some day.
Posted by Kevin-Andrew | July 7, 2008 9:50 AM
Posted on July 7, 2008 09:50