Frameline Film Review: “Signature Move”

Two women meet and fall in love, despite parental disapproval and their own personal roadblocks. Needless to say, the story of Signature Move, a SXSW world premiere, is far from novel. But vivid details can animate almost any old chestnut, and many of the variations on this timeworn tale help to give the film its appeal. It seems certain to reappear at gay and lesbian film festivals and might turn out to be a modest niche item in a few theaters as well. The story takes place in Chicago, which contains a more multi-faceted ethnic community than some may realize. […]