Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideDiana Vreeland was the Queen Bee of Fashion: a Demi-God of Style who reigned supremely from her different ‘thrones’ of power for five decades and single-handedly changed the way women dressed. You may think that a brash statement but it is totally befitting of this larger-than-life style maverick whose influence at the helm of both Harpers … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideThere is a very definite ethical dilemma when it comes to the whole topic of filming any mentally challenged adults to ensure that there is absolutely no question of them ever being exploited. or shown at a disadvantage for mere entertainment. It’s therefore reassuring to know that Dan Sickles one of the co-directors of this … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideIn the year approaching her 87th Birthday Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch allowed first time Director Chiemi Karasawa to follow her around and film her warts and all resulting in this compelling new documentary. A brave move for someone battling with diabetes and failing health who is determined to keep performing even though it seems such … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideLiving in Miami in 1999, only one subject dominated all our local media and the national ones too. It was the story of a 5 year old boy called Elián González who had been miraculously rescued floating in a tire inner tube in the middle of the ocean after his Cuban mother had drowned trying … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideElizabeth Murray the subject of this fascinating documentary from Oscar nominated costume designer turned director Kristi Zea is an extraordinary artist that everyone should know, but sadly few outside the art world do. Hopefully after this very affectionate portrait of her finds the audience it so deserves, Murray will get some of the recognition … Continue reading
