Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesAs the issue of same-sex marriage fills headlines almost daily since the Supreme Court struck down D.O.M.A. it may seem like gay rights are steam-rolling along. It’s a nice thought but far from the truth in many parts of this country where being gay is still not accepted by the community, and can be the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFrom the opening scenes of Linda Bloodworth-Thomason’s heartbreaking documentary which covers the accidental death of 29 year old Tom Bridegroom you know that the story is going to be overwhelmingly sad, but what you are not prepared for is the undeserved rancour and animosity of his parents. Tom’s life partner was Shane Bitney Crone … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesLars is a young Danish soldier who is resentful because he has been thrown out of the Army after being accused of making a pass at some of his men. Frustrated at being back home with his pushy interfering mother, and at a loose end and unsure of where his life is going, he becomes … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhen the movie opens Earlene is sitting on a wall in Venice Beach swigging from a bottle secreted in a brown paper bag and she very dramatically utters to a total stranger ‘Experience is the name we give our mistakes. Which one are you?’ and I cannot help but cringe. It sadly will not be … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis very sincere and highly emotive documentary that covers the horrendous topic of bullying of school children by their peers has been generating a great deal of media attention because it had initially been rated an ‘R’ movie thus preventing it been shown to the under 17’s who are most affected by the problem. The … Continue reading