Go Fish
In 1992, film critic B Ruby Rich coined the term ‘New Queer Cinema’ which defined a decade in film history, where a boom in DIY and independent filmmaking made fertile ground for filmmakers to tell stories that centred on queer themes. The July to September screenings of Queer Cinema Sundays showcase three of the finest films to come out of this movement. In her acclaimed directorial debut, Rose Troche (Bedrooms and Hallways), along with her co-writer and lead actress, Guinevere Turner, delivers a lively, warm-hearted romantic comedy about the quest for Ms Right. Feisty, beautiful Max (Turner) is an outgoing young woman looking for romance. Tired of hearing her whine about the missing ‘X factor’ in her life, Max’s roommate sets her up with bashful, older but homely Ely (V S Brodie). Needless to say, there’s no sign of fireworks. But just as Max begins to think that she is destined to be alone forever, she discovers that some of life’s best surprises come in plain, brown paper packages. A major hit at the 1994 Sundance Film Festival, Go Fish is shot in beautiful black and white, and is both a stellar example of low-budget DIY filmmaking and a comedic, feel-good entry in the New Queer Cinema movement of the early 1990s. Go Fish has been digitally restored by the Academy Film Archive and UCLA Film & Television Archive, in conjunction with Sundance Institute. Funding provided by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Amazon MGM Studios, Frameline, Sundance Institute, and UCLA Film & Television Archive. YEAR OF CELEBRATION: 2024 marks 85 years since our cinema (originally the Cosmo) was built, 50 years since GFT was founded and the 20th edition of Glasgow Film Festival. Whilst our box office and bar sales only cover around 50% of our annual costs and help keep the film reels rolling, we rely on donations and fundraising to run our education and community activities. We need your help! Celebrate 50 years of GFT by donating £50 at checkout. A £50 donation also secures your seat at our special January screening. Find out more or donate via glasgowfilm.org/donate. Your contribution matters.DramaPT1H23M182024-08-25Guinevere Turner
V.S. Brodie
T. Wendy McMillan
Rose Troche
Guinevere Turner
Rose Troche
Go Fish"Go Fish"Showtimes
August 25, 7:40 pm
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