Itty Bitty Titty Committee

Itty Bitty Titty Committee (IBTC) is the kind of movie that every lesbian should own – not because it makes some groundbreaking statement about girl on girl love or homosexual empowerment – but because it’s cute and fun and the kind of film that you can watch over and over again and love it all over again each time. Although some elements of the plot of IBTC head down the path toward an attempt at some larger statement, it’s the girl-power-light overall feeling that makes it a success.

The movie begins with the introduction of Anna (Melonie Diaz) who has recently graduated from high school and is living at home with her parents while working at a plastic surgery clinic. She has just been dumped by her girlfriend and is all around depressed. Things change for Anna when she meets Sadie (Nicole Vicius) who is defacing the plastic surgery clinic where Anna works. We learn, with Anna, that this is no random act of vandalism and that Sadie is in fact a member of a secretive group of girls who call themselves Clits in Action, or (C(i)A), and have made it their mission to change society’s perceptions of women and enlighten people on how sexist the world still is…or something like that. Anna gets involved with the group and is quickly drawn to Sadie for her charm, beliefs, beauty, and general ability to bring Anna out of her depression and open her up to things she has never done before.

The movie’s strength comes through during the good times, prior to the climax of the film when things inevitably get complicated for (C(i)A) and between Anna and Sadie. If the main story of the movie is the relationships between all the girls, primarily the romantic one between the two leads, and the back story is (C(i)A), than the film works really well. First of all, the actresses that make up the (C(i)A) are truly enjoyable to watch, especially Carly Pope, who plays the ultra feminist, absolutely adorable, Shuli. Sporting oversized glasses and perfectly cut bangs throughout the film, she manages to come off serious and angry without ever becoming unlikable and owns some of the funniest moments of the film – including the conversation between her and Anna in which she asks the question “Do you know where I got my name?” prompting Anna’s response, “Your parents?” It’s silly - and you immediately take Shuli less seriously - but somehow without losing any respect for the depth of the character. Other strong performances come via L Word alums Daniela Sea, who plays the sexy ex-army drifter that catches Carly Pope’s eye, and Guinevere Turner - who let’s face it pops up in most lesbian television shows and movies – but is always appreciated. Even lesbian icon Jenny Shimizu shows up in a few scenes and delivers quick and enjoyable one-liners.

The only setbacks of IBTC come from thinking too deeply about the actual “revolution” that the group speaks about and the acts that they commit. Their overall cause is a little cloudy – perhaps intentionally? - and their behavior comes dangerously close to resembling terrorism, but ultimately it doesn’t seem to matter what they are fighting against (men? government? America?), you just find yourself rooting for them.

Regardless of the weaknesses, the cast is perfectly chosen and the music is fun and original. Additionally, beyond the small issues with the basic plot, the film is extremely well written with humor, wit, and attention to character development. ITBT contains the kinds of lines you will find yourself repeating with friends – it’s that funny.

Overall cherrygrrl.com gives Ittty Bitty Titty Committee 4 cherries. We loved the actresses, the writing, the music, and the humor – we just hope it doesn’t inspire an actual (C(i)A) anytime soon.

You can see IBTC yourself (and get a T shirt with it!) by clicking here and purchasing the combo from our good friends at Wolfe Video.  Or if you’d rather click on a picture of a couple of crush-worthy grrls, you can get your hands on a copy of the DVD by clicking on this picture of Nicole Vicius and Melonie Diaz:

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