Steam (film)

Steam
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKyle Schickner
Written byKyle Schickner
Starring
CinematographyDavid Oye
Edited byThom Obarski
Music byDamian Montano
Distributed byFenceSitter Films
Release date
  • November 15, 2007 (2007-11-15)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Steam is a 2007 film written and directed by Kyle Schickner, produced by FenceSitter Films, and starring Ruby Dee, Ally Sheedy and Kate Siegel.[1][2]

Plot

A college student, a single middle aged mother and an older widow meet in a steam room.

Elizabeth (Kate Siegel) is a college freshman, beginning to understand her lesbian identity in the shadow of her strict Catholic parents. Laurie (Ally Sheedy) is just beginning a relationship with her son's young coach while her ex-husband tries to use their son against her. An older widow, Doris (Ruby Dee), after years of loneliness, has met a new man.

The film weaves their stories together, exploring the similarities that connect three very different women.[3]

Cast

Critical reception

Critics Notebook, in its review, says, "Steam" is meant to be a film about women coming together despite the differences in their lives, but instead of giving them parts to sink their teeth into, Doris, Elizabeth, and Laurie have to spend their time getting shouted at, patronized, or lectured by various men.[4]

New York Guru describes the overall film as having a weak screenplay alongside stilted dialogue that fails to bring any of the characters to life, despite Ally Sheedy's decent performance in the film.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Birchall, Paul (July 9, 2008). "Gays Gone Wild! Quicksilver queers flaunt it at Outfest". LA City Beat. Archived from the original on June 15, 2009.
  2. ↑ Francisco, Milalie (November 20, 2006). "Rutgers: Filmmakers cast the spotlight on Rutgers". Wire. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved July 31, 2008. Most recently, former Highland Park resident and Rutgers alumnus Kyle Schickner returned from California to film his independent movie, "Steamroom." Selesky said Schickner filmed at various sites in New Brunswick, including Passion Puddle.
  3. ↑ "Steam (2007) Full Movie Summary & Plot Explained". Plot Explained. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Critic's Notebook". Critic's Notebook. Archived from the original on April 11, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Reviews for March 20th, 2009". www.nycmovieguru.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2026. Retrieved June 10, 2026.
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