Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCora Bora is an entertaining, highly watchable new film with a breakout starring role for Megan Stalter, who is primarily known for her hilarious portrayal of Kayla in Max’s “Hacks” series. While she kills it as Kayla, this film gives her a chance to show her range as an actress, and she … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt’s Only Life After All”: Why the Indigo Girls Matter Like any music-loving dyke of a certain age, I have some history with the Indigo Girls. When I lived in Durham, North Carolina, back in the 80s, they would come from Georgia a few times a year to play at Halby’s, a local delicatessen! … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIf you have ever teared up at the PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) contingent at a Pride march, bring out the handkerchiefs for this film. The Mama Bears are moms from a background of fundamentalist, conservative Christianity who face the dilemma of reconciling their profoundly anti-LGBT belief systems and communities with … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesDebra Chasnoff codirected “It’s Elementary: Talking about Gay Issues in School.” Released in 1996, it remains the most highly regarded film and teaching tool available to promote acceptance among young children and provide them with accurate, age-appropriate information about sexual identity issues. Today, 26 years later, the issue couldn’t be more of a hot … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesCall this # and ask for Jane: “The Janes” is the documentary on women’s reproductive rights that we need right now. It tells the story of the underground network of women in Chicago who risked serious jail time in the early 70’s to help women obtain safe abortions when the procedure was illegal, and … Continue reading