“To win big, somebody else has got to lose big.” This exemplifies the tone of Flight of the Cardinal, an incredibly gratifying thriller set in a remote location in the mountains. As Grady Wilson prepares his Appalachian inn for his visiting friends, a misleadingly charming local weed dealer, Beetle, convinces Grady to hire him as extra help for the weekend. As each of Grady’s friends arrive at the inn, they bring along a multitude of secrets and deceptions. Early in the weekend, Grady’s boyfriend dumps him for another man back in New York. With an approaching storm—and an emotionally unstable, previously suicidal host—everyone becomes increasingly tense. Using the inn’s extensive system of cameras and microphones to listen in on friends he doesn’t trust, Grady slowly begins to unravel. The treacherous and opportunistic Beetle only worsens matters by manipulating the fractured friendships for his own gain. Accusations mount, emotional wounds are reopened…even prescription medications are tampered with. As the inn’s cameras capture more and more secrets, the closer to danger the guests come. Before this ominous weekend is over, someone will have it all and someone will have lost everything. —Zachary Togami for Reeling Flight of the Cardinal Centerpiece Film! Robert Gaston (USA, 2010, 87 min.) Reeling: The Chicago Lesbian & Gay International Film Festival, the second oldest film festival of its kind in the US, is presenting 54 programs over 10 days from November 4-13, 2010. Advance sales are available until the day before the show. After that, tickets must be purchased at the theater box office on the day of the screening. Regular Screenings: $10 ($8 members), Matinee Screenings (before 5:00 pm): $8 ($6 members).
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