Gory Gory Hallelujah

2003

Four actors -- a black revolutionary, a bisexual hippie, a Jew and a woman -- compete for the role of Jesus in an upcoming film. When all four fail to make the grade, they set out on their motorcycles to go audition for a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." But after running afoul of a gang in a small town, they're victimized by an evil conspiracy that can only lead one way: down! Stars Tim Gouran, Todd Licea, Tony Doupe and Paige Green.

2.0 Average Rating

Drifting Elegant

2006

In this complex tale of race relations in post-Sept. 11 America, Victor Saad (Donnie Keshawarz), an Arab-American convicted of rape, is freed when his African-American accuser recants her story. Victor enlists a journalist friend to tell his story -- not knowing the man had an affair with his alleged victim. With Victor sleeping on his couch, the journalist quickly finds his own life and relationships complicated by the secrets the man reveals.

2.0 Average Rating

Crocodile Tears

1998

When Simon Desoto (Ted Sod) tests positive for HIV, he decides to send several letters to the devil asking for help -- in particular, he wants to be healthy again. The devil ultimately comes through with a simple proposition, ensuring that Simon will return to his HIV-negative status if he agrees to become a homophobic stand-up comedian. Simon accepts and becomes the next big thing in Hollywood (with just a few skeletons in his closet).

2.0 Average Rating

Goldirocks

2003

Instead of pursuing her own rock 'n' roll dreams, Goldi (Sasha Ormond) chases after rock musicians to sleep with. While cozying up to members of the band Neglected, Goldi seizes her opportunity to perform on stage and discovers her true calling as a singer. But as Goldi becomes increasingly popular and gains confidence, her new lover, Miles (Greg LeGros), becomes resentful and starts pushing her away.

1.9 Average Rating

Walk the Talk

2000

Newly released ex-con Joey Grasso (Salvatore Coco) is intent on rehabilitation. He's also seeing a paraplegic woman whom he thinks is one of the keys to his salvation. But when Joey starts mooning over a lackluster singer at a local dive, he veers from the straight-and-narrow once again. He's headed for ruin for sure ... or is he?

1.9 Average Rating

Seattle Women in Film

2008

Twenty-one shorts from 21 directors comprise this eclectic collection saluting the diversely talented female filmmakers working in Seattle's bustling film scene. The roster includes Emmy winner Virginia Bogert's "Tootie Pie," Sue Corcoran's festival favorite "Circus of Infinity," Heather Ayres's "Lipstick Men," Lynn Shelton's "Moral Centralia," Dayna Hanson's "Diesel Engine" and Wilson Diehl's "How to Go on a Man Date."

1.9 Average Rating

Urban Visions

2003

Experience urban subcultures from a different perspective with this disc's 11 short, experimental films by artists from London, New York City, Paris and other places. Among these engrossing videos is a common thread that taps into the cities' rhythms. Selections include Push; One Last Thing; Fausse Solitude; Der Letzte Flug; Pako; Hi-Fi; Novanta; When the Floor Became the Ceiling; Raus aus Seinen Kleidern; Promenaux; and The Strip Mall Trilogy.

1.9 Average Rating

A Real Job

2001

Work to live or live to work? That's the question facing 38-year-old underachiever John (Paul Kolsby). When he meets the love of his life, Denise (Sharon Repass), he decides to leave his dream job as a video store clerk for a "real job" in the corporate world. But John soon finds office life uninspiring, especially when the demanding hours keep him away from his girlfriend.

1.9 Average Rating

City Loop

2000

Set in a Brisbane pizza parlor, City Loop is a night in the life of a group of confused youths whose lives are falling apart. From a virgin who's determined to change her circumstances to a girl whose crush might actually be gay to a paranoid co-worker, this gritty romantic comedy presents a series of humorous yet sincere situations that capture just how difficult it is to make the transition into adulthood.

1.9 Average Rating

The Young Unknowns

2003

This gripping drama follows a day in the life of 23-year-old Charlie Fox (Devon Gummersall), a brash, soon-to-be-successful commercials director from a troubled showbiz family. Accompanied by three friends -- his unhappy girlfriend, Paloma, his party-animal buddy, Joe, and Cassandra, a vulnerable newcomer -- Charlie rides an emotional roller coaster all the way from California dream to contemporary tragedy as the day unravels into disaster.

1.9 Average Rating

The Owls

2009

A decade after unplugging their all-girl band, the Screech, lesbian rockers Iris (Guinevere Turner), Lily (Lisa Gornick), MJ (V.S. Brodie) and Carol (Cheryl Dunye) are in an adult-contemporary rut ... until a hot young wild child named Cricket (Deak Evgenikos) enters their midst and mixes things up. Jealousy flares when Cricket turns on the charm, but when tragedy strikes, the women are forced to shelve their differences and work toward a common purpose.

1.9 Average Rating

Naked Jane

1995

Jane (Renee Stahl) is a withdrawn young woman who wants to be a novelist. To support herself in this endeavor, she types term papers for college students. When her model boyfriend leaves town on assignment, Jane begins an affair with an artist named Matthew (Christian Svensson). Will this relationship force Jane to put her life in perspective once and for all, or will it simply lead to more confusion?

1.9 Average Rating

Last Call

1999

Three compelling stories come together in an apartment building in Santiago, Chile. A woman comes home drunk and sleeps with her lover's brother; a couple of Americans get involved in a shady deal; and a model (Elizabeth Berkley) is taken hostage. Simultaneously caught up in a set of extraordinary circumstances, these strangers are about to be strangers no more as their lives are destined to collide with colossal impact.

1.9 Average Rating

Muffin Man

2003

In the distant future, excessive junk-food eating causes humans to evolve into disgusting slobs known as Homo twinkus. Recorded from the perspective of visiting aliens, this mockumentary traces humankind's downfall at the hands of processed food. Writer-director Jessica Eisner crosses a classic tale of romance with a shocking history lesson to craft a biting social satire that critiques the excesses of modern society.

1.9 Average Rating

Tax Day

1998

En route to the post office to mail their tax forms on April 15, Paula (Donna Sorbello) and Irene (Kathleen Monteleone) get sidetracked by two men who take them on an urban canoe ride on which they're repeatedly diverted by odd encounters, sidewalk spectacles and flashbacks. Writer-director Laura Colella helms this award-winning indie film about cherishing friendships, living in the moment and taking advantage of unexpected opportunities.

1.9 Average Rating

Best of Breed: Vol. 1

2008

Featuring award-winning, mostly gay-themed short films, this collection includes the Sundance Film Festival hit "Encounter" by Lou Peterson, "The Process" by David Kagan, "Plastic" by Ethan Feldbau and "Wonderfluff Sandwiches" by Leah Meyerhoff. Themes include reconciling the past with the present and human connection -- creatively through the use of plastic wrap and duct tape ("Wonderfluff") and a combination of live action and animation ("The Process").

1.8 Average Rating