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As founder of The Warren Report, Warren Etheredge hosts over 250 events every year,
a podcast and television series. The Warren Report promotes "slow culture" through commentary, outreach,
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The Warren Report does all it can for the lesbian and gay cause, whether championing universal marital rights or suggesting a new acronym for the community. Imagine if they simply shifted LGBQT to… GQBLT. It sounds classy and delicious and just consider all the marketing tie-ins with diners and a leading men’s magazine! And because of, or despite my silliness, the community gives back… and The Warren Report passes the savings on to you!
This Friday night, the 14th Annual Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival kicks off with its Opening Night Gala Screening of AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK, starring the inimitable John Hurt. Readers of The Warren Report can attend for half-price! That’s right, for only $15 — rather than thirty — you can see the movie and meet a member of its amazing cast, Denis O’Hare, whose prior credits include MILK
After the film and post-show frivolity, return to The Warren Report and provide your reviews, please. I’d love to know what you THINK of the ENGLISHMAN.
And now, a few more details from SLGFF‘s rambunctious Rachael B…
In the highly anticipated AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK, John Hurt reprises his role as Quentin Crisp, this time in the latter years of the legend’s life. The film begins in the late ‘70s when Crisp is invited to New York to dispense his unique brand of advice from the stage in an one-man off-Broadway show called “How to Be A Happy Person.” The tumultuous love affair between the wry eccentric and the Big Apple begins instantly upon his arrival; the bond is cemented when he attains resident alien status based on his “unique qualities.” Through the years, his talent and wit bring a host of uncommon characters into his circle, but it’s also that same outspoken nature that occasionally puts him at odds with the gay community.
With an outstanding ensemble cast that includes Denis O’Hare, Swoosie Kurtz, Jonathan Tucker, and Cynthia Nixon, and a nostalgic, infectious soundtrack, AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK will please both longtime fans of Quentin Crisp and those encountering this delightful, prolific, and influential gay pioneer for the first time.
Your ticket includes the Opening Night Gala at Sodo park, 3200 First Ave. S. Enjoy delicious food and taste a variety of refreshing beverages–all included in your ticket price.
Leave your car at the Egyptian Theatre and hop on the big yellow bus, which will provide round trips from the Egyptian Theatre to Sodo Park. Ample parking will also be available.
In person: Denis O’Hare MILK
Link to the film description and watch the trailer:
http://seattlelgff.bside.com/2009/films/anenglishmaninnewyork_seattlelgff2009
Link to buy tickets:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/83568
The special code for Warren Report members to get $15 tickets (half price) is:
WRNGF09