Beacon Film Society presents…

I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND

Thursday May 7, 2026
7:30p (7p doors)

Howland Cultural Center 

477 Main Street  Beacon NY  12508

Q&A with writer-director (and No Film School podcast host) GG Hawkins to follow the screening.

When a woman grows disillusioned with her golden-boy husband during their tropical honeymoon, she recruits an enigmatic expat to spice things up—for better or worse.

Just one year into her marriage, Teresa hopes her honeymoon in the tropical paradise of Bocas del Toro, Panamá will be the pinnacle of her relationship thus far. Yet, upon arrival, her husband Drew’s people-pleasing begins to push her to the edge. Stripped of the routines that barely sustain their newlywed bond and unwilling to confront her true feelings, Teresa becomes captivated by Paz, a free-spirited expat who manages their vacation rental. Driven by this infatuation, Teresa suggests a wild way to spice up her marriage.

*****

STARRING

Arta Gee, Travis Quentin Young, Madison Lanesey & Lisa Jacqueline Starrett

*****

“ Messy, truthful, and undeniably human, it’s the rare romantic film that understands … ”

–  moviejawn.com

“ … a refreshingly fluid approach to sexuality …”

–  Variety

“ … Hawkins’ well-crafted indie satire functions as a cautionary tale …”

–  Paste Magazine

Q&A with film writer-director and host of No Film School Podcast GG Hawkins to follow.

GG Hawkins is a writer-director whose work explores the female experience and millennial ennui.  Her work has been showcased at the Tribeca Festival, HollyShorts, Salute Your Shorts and more. Her debut feature, I Really Love My Husband, premiered at SXSW 2025 to critical acclaim, won the first time director award at Chattanooga and best film at the Female Eye Film Festival. I Really Love My Husband screened theatrically, and is now streaming. GG also hosts the No Film School podcast, exploring the craft of filmmaking and interviewing talents such as Kelly Fremon Craig, Pete Docter, and James Mangold. and writes the newsletter Making It, about microbudget filmmaking and her work-in-progress career.

 Beacon Film Society presents…

STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! 

Friday, September 19, 2026
7p

Howland Cultural Center 

477 Main Street  Beacon NY  12508

Q&A with filmmaker and special guest to follow the screening.

*****

AWARD WINNER:

Palm Springs International Film Festival

Woodstock Film Festival

Seattle International Film Festival

Santa Fe International Film Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival

St. Louis International Film Festival

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Hamptons Doc Fest

*****

Undeterred by armed soldiers, evasive politicians, and riot police, journalist Amy Goodman has reported some of the most consequential stories of our time. Steal This Story, Please! is a gripping portrait of the trailblazer whose unwavering commitment to truth-telling spans three decades of turbulent history. From the frontlines of global conflicts to the organized chaos of her daily news show Democracy Now!, Goodman broadcasts stories and voices routinely silenced by commercial media.

Oscar-nominated filmmakers Carl Deal and Tia Lessin (Trouble the Water, The Janes) take us behind the scenes with the warm, wisecracking granddaughter of an Orthodox rabbi — raised in a tradition of asking hard questions – as she navigates a news landscape reshaped by technology, corporate consolidation, and political assaults on the press – and on truth itself. Urgent, provocative and unexpectedly funny, Steal This Story, Please! is both a call to action and a celebration of resistance, posing the question: what happens to democracy when the press surrenders to power?

*****

“… stirring, unashamedly admiring documentary portrait …”

-Lee Marshall / Screen Daily

“… offers a compelling reminder that smart, honest, and accurate reporting is a duty, not a business.”

-Pat Mullen / POV Magazine

“… makes a strong case that a plurality of independent outlets and more journalists, not fewer, are vital to a healthy democracy.”

– Alissa Wilkinson / NY Times