Cinema in the City is stepping back in time this October with a weekend of 90s nostalgia. We’ve teamed up with VideOdyssey in Toxteth, one of the UK’s last remaining video rental shops, to screen three coming-of-age double features from VHS that shaped youth culture in the 1990s and defined a generation.
Show Me Love (Fucking Åmål)(1998) is a tender and authentic Swedish coming-of-age story that captures the angst and excitement of teenage love. Directed by Lukas Moodysson, the film follows two girls in a small town (Åmål) who struggle with their feelings for each other amidst societal expectations and the complexities of adolescence. This heartwarming drama is a poignant portrayal of first love and self-discovery.
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999) is a satirical comedy that tackles the absurdity of conversion therapy with humour and heart. Directed by Jamie Babbit, the film follows Megan (Natasha Lyonne), a cheerleader sent to a conversion camp to "cure" her homosexuality. Through its vibrant aesthetics and sharp wit, the film critiques societal norms while celebrating the journey to self-acceptance and love.
