John Cameron Mitchell told Dan Savage recently, "There's weird pressure in a big city to know exactly who you are. You can wind up feeling more lonely because everyone else seems to know who they are."

That quote goes out to many a friend of mine, who I urge to not feel alone. And go see Shortbus. And go rent Tarnation. I'm not going to send you out to see Hedwig And The Angry Inch because those songs will be stuck in your head for days, and no one needs more songs stuck in their heads. But John Cameron Mitchell has an uncanny capability to be both sensitive and titilating. His choice in material is delectable and sparse, only releasing a couple films so far, but prolific supporter of the arts nonetheless. When lonely, the important thing to remember is "everyone else seems to know who they are."

Shortbus showtimes:
(1 hr 42 min)

Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles
11:45am, 2:20pm, 4:55, 7:30, 10:00

Laemmle Playhouse 7
673 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena
11:45am, 2:20pm, 5:00, 7:40, 10:15

Laemmle Town Center 5
17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino
11:55am, 2:30pm, 5:05, 7:40, 10:10

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