Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis gritty cutting-edge drama is a part of a new genre from contemporary queer filmmakers that show another side of gay life. ‘Shank’ is no cozy affair; void of the cliché plot devices typical of a coming-of-age story, this is a film that is refreshingly shocking, very explicit, and painful at parts, but … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis rather appealing romantic comedy follows the lives of three gay metrosexual couples in London. Harry hates being a TV producer and dreams of leaving his job to travel the world. He loves Alex, an aspiring actor who is struggling to create an identity for himself as a performer. Rugby player William’s nine-year-old daughter is … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesDirector Neass Ni Chianain first encountered legendary Irish Poet Cathal O Searcaigh as a student in awe of him. Years later, the two are now friends and the poet invites her to accompany him on his annual three month visit to Nepal, which he considers his spiritual home. O Searcaigh, a middle aged openly gay man, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLars is a young Danish soldier who is resentful because he has been thrown out of the Army after being accused of making a pass at some of his men. Frustrated at being back home with his pushy interfering mother, and at a loose end and unsure of where his life is going, he becomes … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis excellent ‘comedy of manners’ movie set in Paris is about Manu, a Pediatrician in his mid 40’s with a very successful life, who desperately wants to be a Dad even though his determination causes him to break up with his longstanding partner Philippe a Lawyer who has no paternal instincts at all. Like Florida, … Continue reading
