Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe great veteran British actor and passionate LGBTQ activist Sir Ian McKellen has yet to write an autobiography about his very full and successful life, but maybe he won’t have to now after this intimate and affectionate documentary of his life. For the film, made by Joe Stephenson, McKellen evidently sat in a comfortable … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesAt last an iconic fashion designer finally gets a documentary that has been crafted in a style that truly matches his visionary clothes and is completely faithful to the integrity of his inspirational work. The story of Alexander McQueen as portrayed in this new detailed profile from filmmakers Ian Bonhôte (AlleyCats) and Peter Ettedgui (son … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLorenzo (Angelo Mutti Spinetta ) is a shy geeky teenager who much prefers to keep his nose buried in a book than be out playing sports with his classmate. He lives with his younger sibling in their family home in a remote part of Patagonia which they had moved too some years ago from Buenos … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLoosely based on the long-running off-Broadway play of the same name My Big Gay Italian Wedding is one of those affectionate feel-good comedies that are perfect for a date night. Well, as marriage is involved, maybe not for a first date. Antonio (Diego Abatantuono ) and Paolo (Salvatore Esposito ) are two ex-pat Italians happily living together … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesMy Brother is an award-wnning Spanish short film that starts when a phone call to Alberto (Álvaro de Juan ) informs him that his 15 year old brother Luis has just died. His mother is reluctant to give any details to Alberto before he gets the first flight out of Berlin to fly home to … Continue reading