Maudie

  This rather sentimentalized biopic by Irish filmmaker Aisling Walsh based on the life of the Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis is essentially a wonderful vehicle that showcases the exceptional talent of British Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins who steals very single scene. Maud was born at beginning of the 20th century and suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, and when … Continue reading

Maureen Duffy on the legendary lesbian GATEWAYS CLUB

  The new Queer Britain Museum, the first dedicated LGBTQ museum in the UK will be screening a dramatic short  that will be a must-see for anyone intrigued with the history of the lesbian community Back in 1966,  homosexuality between men is still criminalized. Women didn’t fare any better. A woman who was exposed as … Continue reading

Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti and Anne Reid star in a West End rehearsed reading of Lettice and Lovage by Peter Shaffer in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK

    For one night only West End Royalty : Maureen Lipman, Tom Conti and Anne Reid are to head the cast for a rehearsed reading of Peter Shaffer’s critically acclaimed play Lettice and Lovage. Flamboyant tour guide, Lettice Douffet comes up against brusque traditionalist Charlotte Schoen from the Preservation Trust, for theatrically over-embellishing historical … Continue reading

Maurice, probably the greatest gay love story ever told, is back

  Probably the greatest gay love story ever told, James Ivory’s Maurice celebrated its 30th Anniversary last year with a glorious 4K digital restoration with 5.1 surround sound.  It is being released in UK cinemas at the end of this month, although elsewhere it is available globally in most major streaming platforms. Maurice was adapted … Continue reading

Mauricio Riveros sings for World Pride

  As the theme of the week/month is WORLD PRIDE, here’s a track from one of our favorite musicians queer Chilean singer/songwriter Mauricio Riveros who recorded this to mark the occasion. Hombre, volcán, ciudad is the third track of his new album  ‘Las distancias’ www.mauricioriveros.net

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