For some lesbians, straight women are the ultimate conquest—even though it will most likely be a train wreck. For Marie and Emma, the train is off the tracks, flipped over, and on fire. When Marie, a bright-eyed and beautiful aspiring pianist, moves in with her more sophisticated, pouty-lipped childhood friend, Emma, she is initially happy for the reunion. Emma’s place is spacious and posh, decorated in the solemn work of Emma’s artist mother who has deserted her. Though Emma is a bit intense with her medical school studies, the girls giggle and bond over sushi like they were never apart. After a rowdy party, Emma saves Marie from a group of pawing, out-of-control guys. Ever gracious, Marie openly accepts Emma’s…ahem, “affections.” Marie becomes both intrigued and frightened by the possibility of an emotional and physical relationship with Emma, and runs hot and cold—sometimes she welcomes Emma’s advances, sometimes she flagrantly flaunts her male love interests in Emma’s face. As the games become more intense, Emma becomes more controlling and intimidating (think Single White Female with a beret and a baguette). Both Emma and Marie become desperate to get what they want, but only one will take it all the way. —Angelique Smith for Reeling You Will Be Mine (Je Te Mangerais) Sophie Laloy (France, 2008, 96 min.) In French, with English subtitles 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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