Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCanadian filmmaker Morgan White’s intriguing new documentary that traces whatever happened to Dorothy’s iconic red slippers after she came back home from Oz, seemed to uncover more than its fair share of red faces too. I mean who doesn’t love a pair of slippers, right? Although I must admit I’m more in favour of the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesDespite several very disquieting factors about Chilean filmmaker Fernando Guzzoni’s story about a dysfunctional father/son relationship, the drama does nevertheless make for compelling viewing. For most of the week 18 year old Jesús (Nicolás Durán) is left alone to his own devices in Santiago whilst his father (Alejandro Goic ) is away working, and rather than go to school or … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesGrief can affect us in many different ways, but it’s often the reason that we may behave in a manner that is very difficult for others to comprehend or accept. When Jo’s (Laura Heisler) wife dies after she has nursed her for 18 months, her life as she knows it falls apart. She is a … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis Spanish LGBT movie is like a cute old-fashioned melodrama, complete with one of those soundtracks that builds up the pitch to exaggerate the tension in this drama with a brother and sister both fighting to win the heart (and body ) of the hot farm hand that works on the horse ranch they own. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFrom whatever angle you approach it, there is no question that The Summer House makes for very uncomfortable viewing. The story of well-to do middle class Swedish family with a very comfortable life style that at very first glance seem like they should be as happy as Larry. Markus Larsen (Sten Jacobs) is a partner … Continue reading
