But I'm a Cheerleader
Most recently screened in February 2011 / Most recently screened in January 2025
Director: Jamie Babbit. Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, RuPaul, Melanie Lynskey, Kip Pardue, Katrina Phillips, Katharine Towne, Joel Michaely, Douglas Spain, Dante Basco, Michelle Williams, Mink Stole, Bud Cort, Eddie Cibrian, Kyle Thatcher, Robert Pine, Rachelle Carson, Julie Delpy, Ione Skye, Wesley Mann, Richard Moll. Screenplay: Brian Wayne Peterson and Jamie Babbit.
In Brief:
Budget limits clear. Main arc, lead perf misfire. Rest of cast has some verve. Lesbian camp always welcome.
VOR:③
Direction wobbles, and never landed for me on clearest balance of tones. But it remains a gum-colored standout and a rare New Queer Femme comedy.
