Urbania
First screened in August 2007
Director: Jon Shear. Cast: Dan Futterman, Samuel Ball, Matt Keeslar, Josh Hamilton, Alan Cumming, Lothaire Bluteau, Paige Turco, Scott Denny, Barbara Sukowa, Bill Sage, Megan Dodds, Marylouise Burke, Gabriel Olds, Pamela Shaw, James Simon, David Wheir, Cheryl Brubacker, Joe Danisi, Melinda Wade, Gerry Bamman. Screenplay: Daniel Reitz and Jon Shear (based on the play by Daniel Reitz). Twitter Capsule:
I admire the ambition and the pain in it. That said, too many formal and story conceits hamper the impact of the feelings.
VOR:③
Unusual but timely blend of jagged, self-conscious New Queer style and more character-driven storytelling. Aims high, on a budget. A real favorite for some.
