Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn the 1960’s when Phil Spector ruled American pop music, we Brits crowned Joe Meek as our king. They were both very similar people. Flamboyant eccentrics bordering on insane monsters and complete control freaks dependent on heavy drug use and exploiting young unknown talents, they were geniuses nonetheless. We learn in this intriguing bio-pic of his life, that Meek … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesAfter just reviewing The Courier a British spy thriller set in the 1960’s, we are going further back in time to the 1950’s for a classic British farce that is just being released on Blu Ray. Exactly why Independent film studio Film Movement are resurrecting is unsure. This quintessential British post-world-war-2 movie will no … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesI could never ever be a Psychotherapist. It’s not just because I have no patience, but the fact I just completely loathe whiners. It’s also the reason why I was so irritated by this new wee film that is currently doing the Festival circuit. Don’t be fooled by the title, it is not funny in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe openly gay Brit actor Russell Tovey (TV’s Looking) currently wowing audiences in London’s Royal National Theater in previews of a revival of Angels in America, gives a tour-de-force performance as a closeted football player in The Pass. In possibly a career-best, Tovey repeats a role which he first created in the stage play of the same … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis new gay love story from a married couple of newbie filmmakers Daniel and Richard Mansfield is quite unique. Essentially a two-hander, its the story of a pair of lovers in their late 20’s who are on the run having deserted the British Navy in the early 1800’s. Having come ashore near the rather lush … Continue reading