Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCan’t two twinks fall in love in peace in 1980 Sicily? No. In a nutshell, that is the story of Fireworks, a new film by Giuseppe Fiorello based on the true story of an infamous hate crime. It imagines the days leading up to the murder of two young men whose deaths caused … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe Holdovers is the latest film from director Alexander Payne (Sideways, Election, Citizen Ruth) to mine the nitty gritty in human interaction, the small stuff that passes between people that mostly go unnoticed but can be life-altering. Payne’s films pride themselves on their low-key approach. There are no histrionics. Rarely are scenes of explosive … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCora Bora is an entertaining, highly watchable new film with a breakout starring role for Megan Stalter, who is primarily known for her hilarious portrayal of Kayla in Max’s “Hacks” series. While she kills it as Kayla, this film gives her a chance to show her range as an actress, and she … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhat dyke wouldn’t enjoy a road movie featuring two women in a camper van? Especially an old, beat-up camper that has been lovingly cleaned, restored, and decorated by the main character, Ele. This subtitled movie from Italy begins with a blurry nighttime shot of a young woman running from a building, with men in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesReviewing my handwritten notes from before the Provincetown International Film Festival, I see “My Old Ass” with a line drawn through it and the comment, “Skip It.” I am so glad I decided not to skip it. This sleeper was one of the highlights of the festival for me. A Canadian film produced by … Continue reading
