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title: codependent lesbian space alien seeks same
director/screenwriter: madeleine olnek
category: park city at midnight
rating: 4 out of 5



in a galaxy far, far away, the ozone of the planet zots is being depleted because of Big Feelings. three lesbian space aliens travel to earth in search of awkward first-dates, heartbreak, and disappointment, the obvious cure for their over-active emotions, and the only way to save their endangered planet.

one such space alien meets and falls in love with jane, a lonely and over-eager stationery store clerk who has been unlucky in love. jane doesn't seem to mind that her new girlfriend, zoinx, is a space-alien: in fact, jane doesn't seem to even notice. their unlikely romance, as well as the dating antics of fellow citizens of zots zylar and barr, propel this quirky tale into action, using the touchtones of sci-fi camp, and 50s b-movies effects. equal parts plan 9 from outer space, go fish and men in black, director and screenwriter madeleine olnek's debut feature is smartly written and charmingly portrayed by a terrific cast.

with impeccable timing and charming style, the film delighted the audience at the festival. so maybe chrissigrl and i were guilty of only squeezing in the film after meeting the director and promising her and her crush-worthy "producer" we'd attend. regardless, codependent lesbian space alien seeks same ended up being one of the most enjoyable films i screened at sundance 2011.