Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesYou may have to keep pinching yourself that this very intriguing TV mini-series is based on a true story as there are times when it simply belies belief. It’s the stuff of fairy tales when a King falls in love with a commoner although it’s usually with a member of the opposite sex, unlike … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiques#LookAtMe is the latest film by Singaporean film director Ken Kwek. Inspired by similar real-life events, Kwek explores the effects Singapore’s anti-gay laws, discrimination, surveillance, and human rights issues have on a mother and her two sons. Sean and Ricky Mazuki (both played by Yao) are twins in their late teens who live with … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesTen years after OUTshine Film Festival (formally Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival) started in 1998, it gave birth to its younger offshoot in Fort Lauderdale. Slightly ironic as the city a mere 30 miles away, has actually become one of the top cities that LGBTQ seniors chose to retire. Miami itself is known … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe opening scene of Lonesome resembles a Hollywood Western as our protagonist Casey (Josh Lavery) keeps pace with the sun while running away from his reality. He dons a cowboy hat and the classic blue jeans and white T-shirt combo that immediately endow him with an eye-candy-cum-rebellious persona. His face has the sharpness as … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOUTshine Film Festival is about to kick off its second Fest of 2021 : the Fall is the time for Fort Lauderdale to be front and center. It may be the ‘younger sister’ of the Miami Beach Event each spring but as they share the same management and excellent programming team it has gained … Continue reading
