Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe UK’s excellent Queer East Film Festival kicks off again next week. The main festival runs from 18 – 30th April across eight venues in London before a nationwide tour from September to November across 10 cities. The exciting line-up combines contemporary feature films, documentaries, short films, virtual reality and dance productions. 50 … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOrlando, My Political Biography is a fantastic, award-winning documentary film by Spanish philosopher/director Paul Preciado. The documentary is a homage to trans/non-binary lives and Virginia Woolf’s classic 1928 novel, Orlando, A Biography. The original novel is based on the wild family history of Woolf’s lover, the aristocratic poet and novelist, Vita Sackville-West. The … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesBerlin has long been a queer mecca. As far back as the 1920’s Berlin had about 80 queer nightlife venues, including the glittering belle of the ball – the fabulous cabaret club, Eldorado. The club was awash with lust, sequins, cocktails, drag queens, and regular performers such as Marlene Dietrich and Josephine Baker. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe appeal of Theater Camp lies in its large cast of oddballs skewering, or at least having a good time with, a seasonal camp stocked with eager youngsters yearning for their big chance on the stage. The adults in charge at AdironACTS are by only slightly more competent than their young charges. While … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesTRANSlations one of the most important trailblazing Film Festivals around the globe kicks off in Seattle today. Now in its 18th year, the Festival is dedicated to showcasing films by, for, and about trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. This year more than ever with the Trans Community under constant attack, we really need … Continue reading