Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterAt the heart of Niven Govinden’s short novel is the romantic off-screen love affair between two actors, the leading men in the narrator’s latest film. The narrator, known only as Maestro, originally from some East European country and now in his mid-fifties, is a successful film director attending a film festival in Italy for the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn the UK it is known as “cottaging“. In the US the same practice is called Tearoom Trade. Either way is what we call one of the favorite pastimes of so many many gay men, including George Michael, for cruising for sex in public places. Its been going on for more than decades, with … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe iconic Australian/Brit queer performance artist, club promoter, and fashion designer Leigh Bowery would have been celebrating his 60th Birthday this month. Known for his flamboyant and outlandish costumes and makeup as well as his performances, Bowery was also a significant model and muse for the English painter Lucien Freud Leigh Bowery was … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterPoor Liza. Her star-studded 75th Birthday Celebration ended up being quite the snooze fest. With a combination of her long-retired backup dancers from shows over 40 years ago and a roster of new Broadway Talent who had to confess they had never actually met her, it was hardly the glittery event we were promised. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterNot for the feint-hearted, RAW! UNCUT! VIDEO! chronicles the rise and fall of homegrown gay porn studio Palm Drive Video, and explores how a devoted couple helped battle a devastating health crisis by promoting kinky sex. Legendary leatherman Jack Fritscher met Mark Hemry in 1979 at Harvey Milk’s birthday party – and the two … Continue reading
