6.03.2010

by hook or by crook

















By Hook or By Crook – 5/5

genre: lesbian/drama
director: Harriet Dodge & Silas Howard
year: 2001
length: 1hr. 38 min.
language: English
RT rating: 62%
my keywords: san francisco, butch, friendship, hussling

two partners in crime struggle through life and form an unbreakable bond.

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one of a kind gem. a nice balance between the grit and humor and the deep endearment of the brotherly friendship that forms between Shy and Valentine. had a crush on Shy :).

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maggie and annie

















Maggie and Annie – 4/5

genre: lesbian/drama/romance 
director: Kimberly K. Wilson
year: 2002
length: 1hr. 25 min.
language: English
RT rating: n/a
my keywords: coming out, bisexual, marriage

An unexpected relationship develops between two softball teammates.

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this one really hit home for me in a few ways. lower budget style and refreshing, this film is one i think a lot of women can relate to. i love the build-up, and final release, between the two women. to me, the ending was a surprise - will remember to have tissue handy next time.

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treading water

















Treading Water – 3.8/5

genre: lesbian/drama  
director: Lauren Himmel
year: 2001
length: 1hr. 35 min.
language: English
RT rating: n/a
my keywords: coming out, family dysfunction, acceptance

A woman suffers from her family's unwillingness to accept her lifestyle.

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i love movies like this - far from the mainstream. i thought the acting was pretty good and i found the realism in the characters and plot refreshing. i love that no part of the relationship between the two main characters was glamorized and there are some memorable intimate moments between the couple. i also think the film is successful in portraying the harshness of a very real issue.

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