Grab at least two boxes of Kleenex to watch this new documentary of a heartbreaking love story between an Iraqi soldier and an Iraqi military translator that always looks like it could end badly at any moment with either of the men being killed simply for being gay. The newsreels are full each day of so … Continue reading
We find it so uplifting anytime we can read such a positive story of a trans man or woman especially in these present uncertain political times. One such instance is Out of the Dark: Cal Calamia. Its an intimate and inspiring look at the journey of professional athlete Cal Calamia, a transgender marathon runner who … Continue reading
As part of the LGBT History Month in 2023, Robert Hugill presents Out of the Shadows, a recital featuring pianist Nigel Foster (artistic director of the London Song Festival), tenor Ben Vonberg-Clark, and baritone James Atkinson in the world premiere of Hugill’s cantatas Out of the Shadows and Et expecto resurrectionem. Alongside these two will be a selection of Hugill’s songs, from love songs and … Continue reading
Brit queer filmmaker Leon Lopez’s chose a gritty melodrama to direct for his sophomore feature film. Until recently Lopez was best known for acting in major UK Soaps like Eastenders and Hollyoaks , the latter he went on to direct. His portfolio since then has included some excellent queer shorts such as ‘Crossroad‘ ‘Circles‘ … Continue reading
The 35th Edition of Out On Film, Georgia’s gay film festival in Atlanta is now underway. The next 10 days celebration of LGBTQ stories and artists including narrative features, documentaries, short films, and premieres. It may be one of the oldest queer film fests but it is still one of the hippest go-to-events of Queerguru’s year. Actually … Continue reading