The arrival of Fall means that it is time for the Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Festival and this year’s festival looks like it will be fantastic. Come on- all you guys and gals who complaint that there is nothing gay to do in Pittsburgh, outside of the bars- this is for YOU! What could be better than days and days of awesome films and wonderful folks? Grab a date and come on down, or come alone and meet the person of your dreams?

This year, thomascwaters.com is proud to be a screening sponsor and help bring unique, provocative, evocative and interesting films to the tri-state area. I’m thrilled to be the sponsor for “The Happy Sad”, screening on Saturday at 5PM at the Harris Theater.

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While I didn’t select the film, it is a great fit for me to sponsor as I write often about relationship norms, gender roles, sex, and monogamy. I haven’t seen the film yet, so I’ll wait until after the screening to offer my viewpoints, but the storyline looks great.

Two young couples in New York — one black and gay, one white and heterosexual — find themselves intertwined as they create new relationship norms, explore sexual identity and redefine monogamy in this 2013 American film.

Annie is an upwardly mobile professional educator dating a seemingly drifting musician named Stan. Trying to break up with him as painlessly as possible, Annie pretends to date her female co-worker. Heartbroken Stan quickly attempts to get over Annie by hooking up with a man who just started having an open relationship with his long-term boyfriend.

A chance encounter between the couples on a train platform forces them all to reevaluate their ideas of fidelity and redefine relationship norms.

Why not join me for this film and let’s chat afterwards, OK? Tickets and info here.

You have few opportunities to be exposed to this many varied and interesting films. Why not get a pass and make it to as many of the screenings as possible? You will see me there! Those re-runs of Will and Grace on Logo? DVR them for a cold winder’s night. Come OUT and see some great films!