Chutney Popcorn | 
| Actors: Cara Buono, Nick Chinlund, Saylor Creswell, Eliza Foss, Jill Hennessy
Studio: Wolfe Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 25373
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5 x 0.6
MPN: WLFD3398D
ISBN: 1884190820
UPC: 754703761705
EAN: 9781884190827
ASIN: B00005KJP1
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: August 14, 2001
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Product Description
Lisa and reena are young happy and in love. But when reena agrees to become a surrogate mother for her childless sister the cultural divide between reenas indian family and their lesbian lifestyle hits home. A delightful and heartfelt comedy about the cultural struggles between parents and children. Studio: Wolfe Video Release Date: 08/14/2001 Starring: Jill Hennessy Madhur Jaffrey Run time: 92 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Nisha Ganatra
Amazon.com
Chutney Popcorn takes up where quirky lesbian-themed comedy Go Fish left off. The twist? Reena (director Nisha Ganatra) is of Indian descent, but her girlfriend, Lisa (Law & Order's Jill Hennessy), is not. This isn't a problem in and of itself. Reena's mother, however, views her daughter's sexual orientation as a "disability" and describes Lisa as Reena's "college roommate." Then there's Reena's uptight sister, Sarita, who discovers she can't conceive and draws even further away from her sibling. When Reena offers to be a surrogate, things just get worse. Lisa flees for fear that a baby will ruin her relationship with Reena, while Sarita changes her mind--but it's too late: Reena is pregnant (via artificial insemination). There's a happy ending, of course, but fortunately it isn't too happy--you get the sense that Sarita still has a way to go before she can accept herself as fully as her unconventional, artistic sister. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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 Deplorable. Another horrible lesbian movie. June 11, 2009
Crimson/Silver (Land of Enchantment)
Armed with a free weekend and a fair amount of curiosity, I was doing a seach on "lesbian movies" and came across this movie. I noticed that it was released back in 1999. My first thought was "why have I not seen this movie before? And why have none of my friends recommended it?"
Now, I know why. My friends like me and spared me the experience.For 10 years, I was saved from horrible, cliched, stereo-typical, lesbian drama.
These are the reasons why:
-Lead actress, no acting skills. Her character had long segments of placing goo on people, snapping her camera, and motorcycle rides that REVEALED nothing and added nothing to the plot. Not a very believable lesbian.
-Plot: totally unbelievable. Even if for the sakes of hollywood drama, the writing was so bad that it could not even happen, no way.
-Cinematography: bad. Whoever was in charge of the camera, didn't know where the "wide" shot button was. All of the close-ups of all of the bad acting, just plain bad.
The only salvagable moments were when Jill Hennessy and Madhur Jaffrey were on screen. Two stars, one each Jill Hennessy (Lisa) & Madhur Jaffrey (plays the role of the mother. The only two who can act!
Please don't make the same mistake I did. Avoid this one. If you dig Jill Hennessy, watch Law & Order or Crossing Jordan.
good but.. November 26, 2008
Michell M. Vlahos
I am happy with the quality of the movie but it did not come with a case. It is in a cd paper slip. I was disappointed I can not even put it with all the other movies unless I buy a case for it. But good quality of the movie.
Nice way to spend an evening August 3, 2007
Annick Dion (Granby, Quebec, Canada)
If you want to spend a romantic evening with your partner, this movie is a good choice.....sweet and with a good ending.
 I LOVE the Mother she is the funniest of all! June 19, 2006
galaxyquest20 (NY)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie is so funny that i believe it is enjoyable to both gay and straight audiences. I'm in the catagory of the straight audience and i loved it! The thing about this film that i like the most is how they show the lesbians lives and loves not being outrageous as they are shown in other films. It's more of a realistic view of any average couple out there today. I also like how the main focus is moved over to the baby issue. The funniest parts are when the indian traditions go amuck(especially the umbrella scene) This movie is sugar and spice, and everything nice, a little drama, comedy and lots of fun, Highly recomended!!!!
Funny, beautiful, MUST-SEE. November 18, 2005
queer movie lover
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
There is a reason this film has won so many film festival awards. It's
really good. Really, really good.
"Chutney Popcorn" intertwines a beautiful, cute, and funny story with the
important issues of family homophobia, immigrant parents with Americanized
children, interracial, interfaith queer relationships, and surrogate
parenting, all while brilliantly portraying a dyke community of the
late-1990s. Really, it's an amazing story.
Reena (Nisha Ganatra, also director) is a young Indian dyke in love with
the charming and gorgeous Lisa (Jill Hennessy). Riding around on their
motorcycle and living and socializing with a fun group of dykes, Lisa and
Reena have a pretty fabulous relationship, aside from a few issues.
Reena's mother refuses to come to terms with her daughter's queer identity
(handled with some priceless humor) or her Americanization; Lisa's mother,
on the other hand, is an over-the-top-dyke-loving mother. Then, to make
matters a bit more confusing, and the film all-the-better, Reena begins
thinking about being a surrogate mother for her newly-wed sister. Not only
does Reena's mother hate the idea, but her girlfriend, Lisa, has trouble
figuring out why exactly she doesn't support the idea either.
Brilliantly taking on a story of clashing cultures (queer/straight,
Indian/American, young/old, various family members and ideals), "Chutney
Popcorn" is a funny, beautiful must-see. The acting is great, the
production superb, the issues immaculately poignant. Seriously, well-done.
Five stars.
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