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Jennifer Tilly, Mitchell Anderson, Cynda Williams, Lori Petty, Serena Scott Thomas ... see more see more... , Eddie Garcia , Timothy Paul Perez , Chris Cleveland , Terrence 'T.C.' Carson , Billy Writh , Gibbs Toldsdorf , Susan Tyrrell , Seymour Cassel , Paul Winfield , Billy Wirth

Tara (Jennifer Tilly) hosts a dinner party. When she discusses the HIV-positive results of her lover's brother, others join in with their opinions on AIDS. Black artist Buzz (T.C. Carson), brought to ... read more read more...the party as the date of Vincey (Mitchell Anderson), quickly becomes a twosome with Javi (Eddie Garcia). Megan (Serena Scott Thomas) breaks up with her black lover Sarina (Cynda Williams) after Megan reveals her affair with Sarina's cousin Jered (Billy Wirth). With lesbian, gay, and straight interactions throughout, the film's framework leans toward Schnitzler's La Ronde (1900), as an assortment of characters talk directly into the camera to introduce other characters. Shown at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 50 min.

Directed by: P.J. Castellaneta

Release Date: March 5, 1999

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DVD Release Date: January 11, 2000

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  • ileo
    January 16, 2008
    ileo
    Great movie!
  • kewibo
    August 29, 2007
    kewibo
    this is a good movie. I thought it was supposed to be all comedy...but it has some real good storylines with the funny stuff...
  • devisun7
    October 24, 2006
    devisun7
    Jennifer Tilly is great as the sort of Fag Hag Mom of several gay men who go through a range of emotions. From one finding he is HIV positive, to one who attacks a gay basher....each will go through their own hell, until everyone is full circle. Enjoyed this movie greatly.

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Michael Dequina
January 6, 2010
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

The more interesting and likable characters are overshadowed by the more annoying ones. Full Review

Emanuel Levy
December 23, 2006
Emanuel Levy, Screendaily

This lifestyle comedy deserves credit for trying to blend together gays, lesbians, and heteros (rare sight in the 1990s), but the writing, direction, and execution are below mediocre. Full Review

David Noh
January 1, 2000
David Noh, Film Journal International

As brightly written by Castellaneta and enacted by possibly the best ensemble cast ever assembled in gay film, it's a real gem. Full Review

Widgett Walls
January 1, 2000
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

It's a film that deals intelligently and honestly with its subject matter and has the good sense not to pander or wimp out on its ending. Full Review

Jeff Vice
January 1, 2000
Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

The film quickly falls apart amid chaotic plotting and stiff acting. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Edward Guthmann
January 1, 2000
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

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Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

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