Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival 2008

Comedian Vickie Shaw is throwing a Texas-sized bar-b-que in Rockford, Illinois, and you're invited! Join over 600 of Vickie's closest friends and family as special guests Roxanna Ward, Lisa Koch, and Suede entertain and roast their dear old friend Vickie Shaw. What happens when you get a bunch of menopausal women, good food and drink, and a night of incredible entertainment in one room? One big old Hot Flash Texas Bar-B-Que! - Out Takes Dallas Comedienne Vickie Shaw in attendance!

NOTE: Due to a printing error, Like a Virgin is listed as having a Saturday showing in the print version of the program guide. Certainly one of the best mainstream comedies of the year from anywhere, Like a Virgin isn't just another "confused teen finds self" type of coming-of-age film, it's also a violent portrait of a decaying family, and even a somewhat affecting sports film. Ryu Deok-Hwan plays Oh Dong-Gu, a Madonna-obsessed, chubby high-schooler working low-paying part-time jobs in order to save up the five million won he needs for his sex change operation. However, he has other things to worry about, such as his mother, who ran away from home years ago and now lives a satisfying life peddling products at a theme park; his unpredictably violent father, whose lost boxing career has made him angry at the world and himself; his detached younger brother, who is becoming more and more like his father everyday; his crush on his Japanese teacher; and his general unpopularity at school due to his appearance. One day, Dong-Gu learns from his best friend that he can win a large sum of money if he wins at an Ssireum tournament - a form of traditional Korean wrestling not unlike Sumo. Supported by his lazy, detached coach, Dong-Gu makes friends with his teammates after showing off his impeccable dancing skills, but he still has to win over the ambitious team captain, Joon Woo, and prove himself in competition. - Kevin Ma (edited) Sponsored by The Onion and Time Warner Cable