Sheila Roberts' Better Than Chocolate> is a light, amusing contemporary romance, like a cup of warm cocoa with just a hint of spice. Like the plot was contrived around the sex. 1999 98 minutes. The neurotic Frances Canada's currently probably most famous lesbian actress and author Ann-Marie MacDonald (and according to director Anne Wheeler the only openly gay actress participating in this movie). 1999 Directed by Anne Wheeler. The lavish doses of chocolate with which the book is liberally laced offer a sweet counterpoint to Samantha's fierce determination to save her family's company. It isn't a laugh-romp from end to end, but it also won't give you nightmares like "Boys don't Cry." Chocolate is also used in cold and hot beverages such as chocolate milk and hot chocolate and in some alcoholic drinks, such as creme de cacao. "JUDY" WAS FABULOUS as she transitioned. Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila (Wendy Crewson), and her young brother. Better than chocolate follows a young lesbian named Maggie. Better than chocolate, Hamburg, Germany. Better Than Chocolate is a movie about bouldering in Switzerland that features world-class ascents up to 8C boulder from Michele Caminati, Paul Robinson, Robert Leistner, Julia Winter, Chris Webb Parsons, Anthony Gullsten, Olivier Mignon, Juliane Wurm, Anton Johansson, Antoine Eydoux and Fred Moix. It's unrealistic; it helps us forgetting our daily troubles and allows us to dream and to bathe in romantic feelings. Watch Better Than Chocolate starring Wendy Crewson in this Comedy on DIRECTV. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Ficha en Lesbian Lips: https://www.lesbianlips.es/better-than-chocolate/cards/4/ So, besides allowing us to dream, this film also gives incredible hope and this might be its greatest strength.A word on the cast which is simply brilliant. When "Better than Chocolate" came out, the St. Pioneer Press (Minnesota) reviewer summed it up: This is one of the first LGBT films that isn't about someone discovering their homosexuality--in this film, the characters are already comfortable with their sexuality, and even their transgender identity (yes, there is a TS in it); its the outside world that can't accept the queerness of the characters. Better Than Chocolate (1999) Description: Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. For in the middle of this colourful chaos the love story between Kim and Maggie is the calm and comforting pole, it's told in silent pictures and gentle sounds (which become a bit louder when it comes to well, the making love part). (1999). But then "Desert Hearts" was made in 1985 and I consider it one of the very best lesbian romance films. Maggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Better Than Chocolate. Being raised a strict Baptist, I felt naughty watching this but am sincerely trying to learn and not come across as homophobic. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends. Better Than Chocolate A much vilified Lesbian movie the cover of which is possibly pinned to the centre of each and every Feminist Lesbian's dart board from here to Northern Ontario and the sweetest, most heart warming thing to come out of Lesbian Cinema in quite some time. It brought the LGBT together, in their world, and met them where they were at. Chocolate Vodka! Once reduced to writing walleye-on-a-stick articles for Minnesota Menus, now she's living large in showcase houses and h Be careful what you wish for. It's available to watch. Was this review helpful to you? To me this film had more of porno feel to it. Life is crap enough, so most of the time when i watch a film i want funny,or happy or weird. Trio of stories about lesbian couples in three different decades. Well, what can one say about this film? We get to know Frances, the neurotic owner of the book shop Maggie works in. Fairy tale's the word: What is cinema supposed to be if not a fairy tale? 346 likes. There is the sex-ridden but likable Carla. 12609 The Faux Martha Whenever I hear the phrase, “It’s just so vanilla!”, I get rather annoyed. Written by I love them a lot, and over the years I’ve become a cookie snob. $3.99 Rent SD. The movie's soundtrack is a highlight of its own Sarah McLachlan with "Ice Cream" for example and perfectly mirrors the film's young spirit, it's modern, it's sexy, it's dreamy and it rocks. It is a delight! She's open about being lesbian. Use the HTML below. I think only few actresses can add so many different facets to their role. And this beautiful love story has highlights of its own, and I don't want to reveal even one of them. A time when anything Gay or Lesbian was not easily dealt with in the United States. There is this young actor playing Paul, who up to "Better than chocolate" has had no acting experience but is very good at what he's doing. Things get even more problematic when one night, after her performing at the club, Maggie meets her knight, who does not wear an armour or ride a white horse, but who is an attractive, tough and cool girl named Kim, rides a funky van and lives on the road, earning her money with drawing portraits. Peter Outerbridge is just incredible as Judy and you really have a hard time to believe that this is his first transsexual performance he's so great in this role and just a beautiful woman. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Tired of seeing the world taken over by something from outer space the rent this before you buy it. Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2020. I even wish they'd done a sequel! Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. My perfect chocolate … There is also Judy, who once was Jeremy, but now is a woman and hopelessly in love with Frances. Better Than Chocolate tells the story of two Women's blossoming love set against a backdrop of the wider queer community they form a part of and it is the depiction of this community that so angers many Women: Peggy Thomson and Anne Wheeler present an image of an inclusive community in which the old arguments of Sex Positivism and Trans and Bi Inclusion have been resolved and left far behind. MPAA: Maggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. 1190 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Government of British Columbia Film Incentive BC Program. I wasn't sure about this film at first, but it really grew on me! Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. $5.99 Buy SD. Point #3: Vanilla typically contains less sugar and is healthier than chocolate based ice cream because the sugar it does … Great casting! Its nice to see a movie with mostly women in it and standing up for each other in a realistic way. A drama centered on two women who engage in a dangerous relationship during South Africa's apartheid era. There is a spot of drama near the end of the movie, but most of the rest is just an amusing romp. The characters are all pretty loveable, there are a lot of good laughs, and a really impressive performance from the actor who plays Judy - hats off for that! Every woman has time for chocolate. 40 of 49 people found this review helpful. I mean, she could have easily played a simple butch, but she adds such charisma and dignity to her character it's just amazing. Vanilla is a universal flavour. Showing all 21 items Jump to: Certification; Sex & Nudity (10) Violence & Gore (3) Profanity (2) Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking (3) Frightening & Intense Scenes (1) Spoilers (2) Certification. Fate brings two diversely different women together, and sets them on a collision course that will shatter their preconceived notions about love, life and the power of one's soul. 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