Reeling 2004: The 23rd Chicago Lesbian and Gay International Film Festival kicks off this year on November 4th, and runs through November 11th. This is the world's second oldest gay and lesbian film festival, and screens almost 100 titles this year at Landmark's century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark, and Chicago Filmmakers, at 5243 N. Clark.

Opening night at the Music Box Theatre features Angela Robinson's D.E.B.S., a comic first feature. This spoof of female power spies tracks some super sexy secret agents , as they save the world, and seduce each other. Holland Taylor (Legally Blond, Two and a Half Men) is the headmistress, and The Green Mile's Michael Clarke Duncan is the president of D.E.B.S. Academy.

The Opening Night Festivities include a kick-off reception hosted by Pink Pages in the Music Box Theatre's lobby at 6:30, followed by the movie at 7:30. An after party follows at Izzo/Jones Arena and Studio for the Arts, a large and rambling gallery space at 1806 W. Cuyler, where I have witnessed many drunken partygoers at events in the past. I am sure you will be able to observe or participate at this event as well.

For a complete listing of titles and show times, as well as ticket information, discount multi-passes, directions, and more visit http://www.reelingfilmfestival.org/

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