Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIts not often that this reviewer finds himself laughing hysterically and then crying whilst watching the same film. But then this very incisive and affectionate documentary is about one of the most endearing and talented queer entertainers I have ever had the joy of seeing perform so many times. Lily Savage, the drag … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhile Ru Paul’s Drag Race may be its own particular cup of T there’s no escaping that it has created a unique, parallel world of creativity, shade, talent and lewks that its stans and fans would sharpen stilettos to defend. But what happens to the real people, even those who might seem to be its … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesMiami based queer filmmaker Chris Molina debut feature FALLEN FRUIT is about to have its World Premiere soon at Miami Film Festival. Like his previous short films of queer stories, the film evidently leans heavily on his own personal experiences. This is the tale of 20-year-old openly gay Alex (Ramiro Batista) who has very … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiques1 Comment on Tender-hearted: Shorts from the UK and Ireland that seek to remind us of the radical possibilities of opening up our hearts to life, love and healing.The short film programming at the BFI Flare film festival is always excellent and this year was no exception. The last day of the festival today kicked off with Tender-Hearted, a selection of seven British and Irish short films seeking to remind us of the radical possibility of opening up our hearts to … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLondon’s queer bar/club scene at the beginning of the 1990s entered its most exciting decade to date. The homophobic attitudes of the 1980s had eased somewhat due to the widespread use of ecstasy across the UK during the recent acid house rave years. This combined with a hedonist live-for-the-moment attitude in the queer community … Continue reading
