Bisexual Awareness Film Series: Being John Malkovich (1999)

Welcome to the first annual Bisexual Awareness film series, presented by and . This inaugural event will feature four films that we feel evoke the all pleasures, chaos, and confusion of bisexuality—with a twist.

Join us as we celebrate the best of bisexuality in cinema, culminating in a triple feature on Bisexual Visibility Day.

Now playing: BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (1999) dir. Spike Jonze

In this Charlie Kaufman original, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for an eccentric doctor. While at work, Craig discovers a portal that leads into the mind of renowned actor John Malkovich. When he lets his attractive co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener) in on the secret, they begin both an unusual business scheme and an odd relationship that involves Craig's restless wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz). 1h 52m.

Academy Award nominee — Catherine Keener, Best Supporting Actress (1999)

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Other films in our series:

Saturday, September 21 @ 11am | Film Noir Cinema
THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT (2010): Lesbian couple Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore) have been together for twenty years and raised two children, thanks to the contributions of a anonymous sperm donor. As 18-year-old Joni (Mia Wasikowska) prepares to leave for college, she and her younger brother Laser (Josh Hutcherson) decide to contact said sperm donor—Paul (Mark Ruffalo), an earthy and unreliable restaurateur. In doing so, they set off a chain reaction that rocks the family. 1h 46m. 1h 46m.

Academy Award nominee — Mark Ruffalo, Best Supporting Actor (2010)

Monday, September 23 @ 7pm | Stuart Cinema
Y TU MAMÁ TAMBIÉN (2001): Like many17-year-old boys, the lives of Julio (Gael Garcia Bernal) and Tenoch (Diego Luna) are ruled by raging hormones, intense friendships, and a headlong rush into adulthood. Over the course of a summer, the two best friends live out a carefree cross-country escapade with a gorgeous older woman (Maribel Verdú) while also finding connection with each other and within themselves. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. 1h 46m. .

Academy Award nominee — Best Original Screenplay (2003)

Monday, September 23 @ 7pm | Film Noir Cinema
THE HUNGER (1989): In this gothic cult classic, John (David Bowie) is the lover of the gorgeous immortal vampire Miriam (Catherine Deneuve), led to believe that he'll live forever, too. Unfortunately, he quickly deteriorates into a horrible living death, and Miriam seeks a new companion: Sarah (Susan Sarandon), a doctor specializing in sleep and aging research. Directed by Tony Scott. 1h 37m. .

Host or Publisher Ludwig Hurtado