Reeling, the Chicago LGBT International Film Festival opened Thursday night with the teen comedy (1) “G.B.F”. starring “United States of Tara’s” Michael J. Willett. Supported by the hilarious performances of “Will and Grace’s” Megan Mullaly, “Saturday Night Live’s” Horatio Sanz and “Orange is the New Black’s” Natasha Lyonne, “G.B.F.” explores the irony of a teenage girl’s obsession with seeking a Gay Best Friend as the most sought after accessory.

(2) “I Am Divine” is a telling documentary on the legendary drag queen Divine, who starred in many of John Water’s classics including the original “Hairspray” and became a cult icon. “Divine” is playing at Logan Theater Sunday afternoon.

Sunday night at Logan Theater also featured (3) “In Bloom.” Chicago based writer-director C.M. Birkmeier “makes an impressive debut with this locally shot gay mumblecore cross between ‘Blue Valentine’ and ‘Weekend,'” boasts the Reeling’s website. Kurt and Paul deal with lust, love, drugs and betrayal in Birkmeir’s engaging and moving love-letter to Chicago.

The Cuban and Spanish film, (4) “The Last Match,” is a riveting story of Reiner, a man who has sex with men for money to support his wife, child and mother-in-law. The film’s drama and complexity increases when Reiner becomes infatuated with loan shark Yosvani. Shot beautifully in Havana, Cuba and Madrid, Spain, “Match” explores the nuances of sexuality, morality and love in Antonio Hens’ film.

The festival closes Thursday night at Logan Theater, with three notable films. (5) “Ludwig II” is a stunning portrait of the 19th century Bavarian gay monarch the “Mad King Ludwig.” With breathtaking cinematography, lavish set design and superb performances, “Ludwig II” is a cinematic ride.

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature at Outfest, (6) “Reaching for the Moon,” another biopic, focuses on the intimate affair between Pulitzer Prize winning poet Elizabeth Bishop and Brazilian artist Lota de Macedo Soares. Renowned Brazilian director Bruno Barreto (“Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands”) delivers a nuanced and emotional journey.

The last film, (7) “Ian Harvie Superhero,” is an inspiring comedy concert film for the world’s first FTM (female to male) transgender stand-up comedian. Harvie has opened for the incomparable and way-paver Margaret Cho for years. LGBT and allies can experience a genuine sense of humor never expressed in stand-up comedy.