The 40th edition of REELING: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival will run from September 22 to October 6. Explore the schedule of films and start planning your Reeling experience!
Opening night promises to be magical, but it’s only the start! REELING continues with day two on Friday, September 23. Read about the films below. And make sure to check out all of our Pass Packages for the complete festival experience!
7:00 PM | Landmark
IN FROM THE SIDE
Matt Carter | UK | 2022 | 134 Mins
Dark-eyed Mark (Alexander Lincoln) is a new member of the “B” league of a gay rugby club. He’s also their greatest chance of showing up the muscle-bound star of the squad, Warren (Alexander King). Amidst the after-match pints of a particularly brutal game, Mark shares a quick dance with Warren and an even quicker hook-up in the john. Their heated encounter leads to the biggest danger of all: love. The heat rises from the screen in this film from director Matt Carter who also co-wrote, shot, edited, and scored.
Not Available for Streaming Online
7:15 PM | Landmark
HOMEBODY
Joseph Sackett | U.S. | 2021 | 75 Mins
This hilarious variation on FREAKY FRIDAY tells the story of a 9 year old boy trapped in his babysitter’s body. Johnny adores his babysitter Melanie, who never judges him when he puts on lipstick and tries on his mom’s dresses. But it’s Melanie’s last day before she becomes a full-time doula. Wanting to stay close to her, heartbroken Johnny discovers a YouTube video that shows him how to send his spirit into Melanie’s body. Things are all fun and games for Johnny until the pressures of Melanie’s life start to stack up in this tender and delightful comedy of errors.
Streaming Online from September 30 to October 6 | IL Only
9:00 PM | Landmark
VULVEETA
Maria Breaux | U.S. | 2022 | 93 Mins
“Internally Washed” lead singer Grrrilda Beausoleil is turning 50 and all she wants is a reunion with her 1990s riot grrrl band—the one she unceremoniously abandoned 20 years ago. Can they get it together to play a big reconciliation show? Strap on your Stratocaster and prepare to rock out in this hilarious and completely improvised mockumentary (think SPINAL TAP with BIPOC and queers). Co-Presented by the Artemis Singers.
Streaming Online from September 30 to October 6
9:30 PM | Landmark
IT IS IN US ALL
Antonia Campbell-Hughes | Ireland | 2022 | 92 Mins
Hamish, a handsome young businessman (Cosmo Jarvis), travels from England to a tiny village in Ireland to sell the home he inherited from his aunt. But a tragic, fatal car crash leads to an unexpected connection between Hamish and, one of the survivors, Evan (Rhys Mannion). IT IS IN US ALL was awarded Special Jury Recognition for Extraordinary Cinematic Vision at this year’s SXSW Festival.
Streaming Online from September 30 to October 6 | IL Only
SPECIAL SCREENING OF BROS ON 9/26!
The 40th edition of Reeling is proud to present the first romantic comedy from a major studio (Universal Pictures) about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. Maybe. They’re both very busy.
From the ferocious comic mind of Billy Eichner (BILLY ON THE STREET, 2019’S THE LION KING, DIFFICULT PEOPLE, IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY) and the hitmaking brilliance of filmmakers Nicholas Stoller (the NEIGHBORS films, FORGETTING SARAH MARSHALL) and Judd Apatow (THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND, TRAINWRECK, THE BIG STICK), comes BROS, a smart, swoony and heartfelt comedy about how hard it is to find another tolerable human being to go through life with.
EXPLORE ALL OF THE FILMS
This is just a small taste of what Reeling has to offer! Head over to reelingfilmfest.org to explore the complete schedule of films. With over 50 film programs including narrative features, documentary features, and shorts, there’s a little something for everyone.
Tickets are on sale now with flexible pass packages, special screenings, VIP memberships, and more.
