Gemmel and Tim : the true stories of Gemmel Moore and Timothy Michael Dean
On July 27th 66-year-old Ed Buck a prominent Democrat donor was finally convicted of a nine-count indictment that included charges that he supplied the methamphetamine that killed two men during “party and play” encounters at his apartment. It is hopefully the final chapter of two harrowing tales that started back in 2017 and had … Continue reading
God’s Own Country
God’s Own Country a breakout hit at both Sundance and Berlinale Festivals (where it was nominated for a Teddy for Best Queer Feature) is a remarkable debut from openly gay Brit writer/director Frances Lee, and unquestionably one of best queer love stories for a very long time. Set in the wilds of Yorkshire (hence the … Continue reading
Heartbeats
If you have ever had an unrequited love, especially one in your (distant) youth then this wonderfully witty tongue-in-cheek movie from the remarkable multi-talented filmmaker Xavier Dolan will really appeal to you. The story is of a love triangle. Twenty-year-old best friends Marie and Francis spot Nicolas, a stunning Adonis, at a dinner party, and they … Continue reading
Here’s the QUEER part of 24th Edition of Provincetown Film Festival
This week sees the 24th Edition of the annual PROVINCETOWN FILM FESTIVAL with five days of “unflinching cinema”. Like the Cape Cod town it is situated this is one of the most diverse film festivals ever in the US, and like its population, has a very significant queer presence. Continuing the hybrid schedule that … Continue reading
House of Cardin: the tale of an unsung design hero
Pierre Cardin is an unsung hero. This pioneering design genius has too often been ignored or dismissed by a coterie of traditional fashion elitists who disliked Cardin for having the temerity of being the very first Haute Couturier to create a ready-to wear line back in 1959. It resulted with Cardin being expelled from … Continue reading