Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterOne of the most despicable things one sees all too often on ‘dating sites’ is people who insist on writing ‘No Fats, Femmes or Asians’. We all respect that everybody has different tastes and preferences in men, but defining it in such a hateful and derogative manner like this perpetuates the ill-conceived myth that … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterJake Graf’s third movie ‘BRACE’ is a highly-spirited well produced drama that packs a lot into its 30 minutes as it skillfully deals with acceptance, rejection, prejudice and deception, and queer identity. After coming out and leaving his girlfriend, Adam dreams of finding acceptance within London’s gay scene. With the luck of a beginner, … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIf Cate Banchett had to lose out collecting another Best Actress Golden Globe Award for her superlative turn in “Carol”, then their can be no better deserving winner than Brie Larson for her brilliant career-defining performance in “Room”. Lenny Abrahamson’s stunning movie about a young mother who has been kidnapped and imprisoned in a tiny secure garden … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterHere’s a first look at another highly anticipated new movie which will have its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. ‘Freeheld’ is based on a true story about Police Officer Laurel Hester who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and who wants to ensure that her domestic partner Stacie Andree gets her full official … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIt has just been announced that there will be a feature film version of the 2014 stunning HBO documentary ‘The Case Against 8’ the in-depth account of the fight to overturn California’s ban against same-sex marriage. The new movie still in the early planning stages will be written and directed by Marielle Heller whose directorial debut last … Continue reading