film review Everybody is talking about Jamie

 Watched this film last night I gave it a 10

Joy and Laughter

If you are a born again prude, or  Nazi Russian invader Or GOP maybe

then you may hate it

Me, I loved it, it reminded me of my years of theatre going

Also the lead character looked exactly like my Gay Boss Andy

at the tax office  over 40 years ago

Andy's boyfriend was a hairdresser and dyed his eyebrows and moustache

as well as his hair. He dyed it back again but the eyebrows were a lighter colour

Everybody in the small office was pregnant too

Office code was 69 as well

Pauline was the only one not pregnant, but a few months later, she joined the club

God Bless Pauline she'd be nearly 70 now, and her child would be 40 something

After that job I ended up in Computers

Anyway I watched the film again today

and still gave it a TEN out of 10

it is such a joyous film

If you are a man that would hate his son for being Gay

Then all I'll say is, you are not a Man

Your son is your son, no matter what

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This film was last shown on 21 October 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the true story of Jamie New, a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.

Directed by Jonathan Butterell in his directorial debut, this vibrant, fun-filled biographical musical is based on the smash-hit stage musical of the same name from 2017.

Set in Sheffield, and featuring a brilliant ensemble cast, the film follows 16-year old Jamie, a misfit who isn’t quite sure what his future holds. Supported by his loving mum, and close-knit group of friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice and intolerance to become a sensation.

Join our drag celebration

The Funky Beavers and Emma Maezin present “Into the Spotlight” – a night of celebratory lip syncing and drag entertainment to celebrate the cinema release of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Find out more.

Special Screening: Live Q&A

If you book to see Everybody's Talking About Jamie on Saturday 18 September at 12:15 pm, you'll be in for a surprise! Join the star-studded panel for a live Q&A featuring director Jonathan Butterell and several cast and crew members including Lauren Patel, Tom MacRae, Dan Gillespie Sells, Peter Carlton and Mark Herbert. Book your tickets here.

 

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Director

Jonathan Butterell

Year

2021

Duration

1 hour 55 minutes

Cast

Max Harwood, Richard E. Grant, Sarah Lancashire, Shobna Gulati