Stephen Cummins was an Australian filmmaker, photographer and curator who left an indelible mark on the independent queer film scene. He made groundbreaking experimental homoerotic films and was part of B Ruby Rich’s 1992 Sundance panel that came up with the concept of NEW QUEER CINEMA. He died in 1994 of AIDS aged 34, now Queer Screen – Mardi Gras Film Festival (of which he was one of the founders ) are mounting a Retrospective of his work: we spoke with Cummins’s creative partner Simon Hunt about his legacy.
SUMMER SOLSTICE: is a story of non-binary unrequited love Written and directed by queer, non-binary film-maker Noah Schamus, it’s based on their own experiences of the shifting dynamics of friendships post-coming out. It’s also an interesting analysis of unrequited love and how college friendships mature once we are in our late twenties. This film is both refreshing and mature in that the queer trans narrative threads throughout the film, but doesn’t dominate. The likable characters have the right balance of confidence and self-doubt true to most twenty-somethings. Strong casting means all the performances are great – in particular a very funny bad sex scene.
When the film had its World Premiere at Provincetown Film Festival Schanus and their partner/producer Arno Makros and co-producer Jesse Miller sat down and talked about the film with QUEERGURU
Alec Mapa aka America’s GayAsian Sweetheart’ dashed back from the Picket Line at Disney to talk with Queerguru about making his London Debut (and losing his English Cherry) this Fall at CRAZY COQS Club. Actor, comedian, writer, and sometime judge on Drag Race, Mapa won our hearts with his performances in Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives, and Switched at Birth etc. If you have seen his Showtime TV one-man show ALEC MAPA BABY DADDY you’ll know too that Mapa is a very excited and happy husband and father (the only one who can ever call Mapa ‘daddy. without laughing is his son.) Taking with the charismatic Mapa is it impossible not to be caught up in his infectious humor …… the Brits are in for a real treat
One of Queerguru’s all-time favorite events every single summer in Provincetown is our annual interview with the quick-witted and wickedly funny MISS RICHFIELD 1981. After some 21 years as a headliner, Miss Richfield is now recognized as Provincetown Drag Royalty and she is always such a sheer joy to throw shade with.
Over the past few years singer, songwriter and keyboardist Todd Alsup has become one of the most successful headliners performing each summer In PTown, the queer mecca at the tip of Cape Cod. Last season his critically acclaimed one-man show was FREEDOM his tribute to George Michael and now he is back this year with a show based on the songs of one of greatest queer piano men of all time (Sir) ELTON JOHN UNDRESSED. Queerguru joined the sold-out audience of close-knit group of fans affectionately known as “The Todd Squad’ …….with more than a sprinkling of gay ‘bears’ and later we sat down with the very bubbly Todd to talk about his passion for this exceptional Brit musical icons
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Over the past few years singer, songwriter and keyboardist