Queerguru’s José Mayorga reviews REX GILDO / THE LAST DANCE (DER LETZTE TANZ) the double life of one of Germany’s most famous entertainers

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  The biographical film tells the story of how Ludwig Franz Hirtreiter (1936-1999) became Rex Gildo, an idol of its time in Germany. He was born in Bavaria and is buried in Munich, at one side rests his manager Fred Miekley, and at the other his cousin and wife Marion Ohlsen.  He was a well-known … Continue reading



Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews Sebastian Silva’s darkly funny ROTTING IN THE SUN

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A depressed movie director (Sebastián Silva as himself) in search of relaxation and inspiration goes to a Mexican gay beach where he meets social media influencer and popular Jordan (Jordan Firstman as himself),  whom he invites to spend a few days in his Mexico City apartment. There they will enjoy each other´s company and maybe, … Continue reading



Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews SINGLE, OUT a whimsical queer Australian TV rom-com now out on DVD

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    This whimsical queer Australian TV Series set in Melbourne, Alberta tells about the life and loves of teenager Adam (Will Hutchins) while he explores a new world accepting himself as gay and coming out to his immediate family.  Series 1 consists of  6 twenty-minute episodes. A well-ensembled cast of handsome diverse young men … Continue reading



Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews SISI AND I : the fatal life story of the Empress of Austria

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      A bewitching association of the Sleeping Beauty tale  and the Austro-Hungary Empress through the eyes of the lady-in-waiting. Lights on it is showtime, literally and as a metaphor of what we are going to watch in this fictional story with a queer twist based on the life and death of Duchess Elisabeth … Continue reading



Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews THE BEAUTIFUL SUMMER  (La bella estate) from Laura Luchetti

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  Set in Pre-war Turin with  Benito Mussolini´s speeches as background, the film shows the journey into adulthood of a young woman from the countryside coming to the city with her brother, in a story held by pins. Ginia (Yile Yara Vianello) is a skillful and dedicated seamstress, dress and pattern maker working at a … Continue reading



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