Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn his new short movie, AUDIBLE filmmaker Matthew Ogens abandons us all so quickly. We are so totally engrossed in the story of his finely nuanced documentary that when it ends in 44 minutes we feel almost robbed. He makes it impossible for us not to feel so connected with his cast of deaf … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesGreg Louganis is an American Hero. The sad thing is that it has taken such a long time for many people to truly acknowledge that. Despite him being a four-time US Olympic diving champion whose many records remain unbroken today, he never always got all the acclaim and rewards that other sportsmen got just because … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe British Monarchy has always been subjected to the worse gossipmongers. In Tudor times that would have resulted in one losing one’s head. But it wasn’t until the arrival of Diana Spencer at the Court in the 1980s that took the whole subject up to a whole different level. Not only were the Family … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesI often wonder about what the creative landscape of the planet would look like if all the artists who have died from AIDS had survived. The energy of people like Derek Jarman, Leigh Bowery, Klaus Nomi, Robert Mapplethorpe, Keith Haring – the list is endless – is so missed. Another artist to add to … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis totally enchanting documentary is a deliciously hilarious look at same-sex couples in Australia as they practice to enter the ballroom dancing competition at the Gay Games. The story starts in the autumn of 2009 and just nine months away from the World Gay Games in Germany, and Anny a vivacious blond dance instructor … Continue reading
