Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCanadian filmmaker Stephen Dunn’s tale of a young gay man’s coming of age story is one of the most imaginative and insightful movies in that genre we have seen in quite a while. Set in his native Newfoundland it’s the story of Oscar (Jack Fulton) who at the start is a relatively happy 8 year old whose seemingly … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn his 4th short movie the multi-talented British trans-filmmaker Jake Graf once again plays with our expectations in this delightful wee drama that he fills with surprises. When two rather lonely total strangers meet at an isolated bus-stop in the dark hours of early morning and strike up a conversation, they both gently reveal their unhappiness … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis new documentary having its World Premiere at Translations: Seattle Transgender Film Festival sets about exploring the rather blurred lines of gender and sexuality of a rather extraordinary London based Malayan Chinese actor/producer called Chowee Leow aka Zoe who is a self-professed gender-illusionist. Initially listening to interviews with Lee and friends was somewhat confusingly as no-one … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWe’re not sure if young American filmmaker Yony Leyser based in Berlin is aiming to be a modern day Christopher Isherwood with his first feature that sets out to show a slice of the contemporary edgy queer scene in Berlin, but he obviously used the great man of letters as his inspiration. Leyser’s improvised story … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOn the eve of their wedding day as plans are underway for a rehearsal dinner for family and a few close friends, Daniel (Anthony Rapp) and Christopher (Jonathan Bennett) are beginning to show the first signs of slightly frayed nerves. Daniel, who is a real control freak, seems to stress over the minutest of details … Continue reading