Beautiful Thing (MacDonald, 1996): Genesis Cinema, 6.15pm
This 35mm screening will feature a Q&A with director Hettie Macdonald, moderated by Reclaiam The Frame's Melanie Iredale.
Time Out film:
A real winner this, from producer Tony Garnett and Channel 4: an 'urban
fairytale' set in darkest Thamesmead, South London. Jamie (Berry) is in
love with next-door neighbour Ste (Neal), but he's terrified his mum
will find out, and Ste has plenty of troubles of his own. It may sound
like a feelgood movie, but throw in the timeless tunes of Mama Cass, a
funny romantic screenplay by Jonathan Harvey (skillfully adapting his
own play), and a formidable performance from Linda Henry as Jamie's
independent-minded mother, and you have the likeliest gay crossover hit
since My Beautiful Laundrette.
Tom Charity
Here (and above) is the trailer.
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