Dallas’ USA Film Festival kicks off its 41st season with a tribute to bisexual actor Cary Grant and with several gay guests in attendance.
• The centerpiece of the festival is Remembering Cary Grant: An Evening with Jennifer Grant, the actor’s daughter with Dyan Cannon. Jennifer will sign her memoir about her father and host a 55th anniversary screening of To Catch a Thief. Cary, of course, was among the most suave of golden era leading men, but in addition to women has a long romance with cowboy actor Randolph Scott. (April 27)
• The Perfect Host — Gay TV icon David Hyde Pierce (Niles from Frasier) will be in attendance for the screening of this psychological thriller, which stars the Tony and Emmy winning actor. (April 27)
• Take Me Home — This comedy-drama features Victor Garber (Alias, Milk) who we hope will be among the cast members who may be in attendance. (April 28)
• The Green — A gay couple (Jason Butler Harner, Cheyenne Jackson) are challenged when one is accused of inappropriate behavior toward a student. The filmmakers will be in attendance. (Presented with the support of Equality Texas.) (April 30)
• Warriors of the Discotheque — This documentary about the legendary Starck Club, which opened 27 years ago and was radical in its acceptance and tolerance of all lifestyles. (April 30)
Hey Arnold how about a heads up on WHERE the movies will be screened? Info about tickets in advance? Anything?