Been There, Done That

Rating: Null/10 (23 July 2001)

San Francisco got it's premiere of this smashing film last April at the 44th SF International Film Festival, sell out at the Castro with an appearance by John Cameron Mitchell, on his birthday yet. A month later, at the Gay & Lesbian Film Fest, yet another screening. So opening night of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, last Friday, should have been no big whoop, Except someone had the bright idea to make it a party.
Calling upon local Glam Rock band (and SF Weekly Wammie Winner) Blue Period to bring a bit of their own Club Glitz to the Landmark Embarcadero Theaters for two live sets of the real thing. Nicely covering signature song from the film, `Angry Inch,' lead singer Adrian Roberts could have passed for John Cameron Mitchell's evil twin wearing a blond wig.
For the glitter and the glamour the other regular feature of Club Glitz was the Instant Glamour Booth set up in the theater lobby providing hair and make up to the needy. This was all part of the costume contest, graciously judged by the band. Costume? What costume? We dress like this everyday! Guests also received Gift bags stuffed with Hedwig Postcards, a sing-along book of lyrics, a candy necklace with matching bracelet, but sadly no MAC glitter lipstick as rumored.
The party was fabulicious. And oh, yeah, it was great to see the movie again. And again.