Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesNow that a very jubilant Democratic Party have literally stopped partying in the City., the next real treat for Chicago is Reeling: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival . This legendary event is the second longest-running film festival of its kind, and prides itself on showcasing the best LGBTQ+ films and videos each year … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesReviewing my handwritten notes from before the Provincetown International Film Festival, I see “My Old Ass” with a line drawn through it and the comment, “Skip It.” I am so glad I decided not to skip it. This sleeper was one of the highlights of the festival for me. A Canadian film produced by … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOne of the best (but scary) shorts screened at Tribeca this year was ‘Fire F*cking Fire’ from queer filmmakers Julia Eringer and Rachel Paulson (who also starred in it). Its not a horror tale in the conventional sense but one where the dream of a lifetime quickly turns into a nightmare. When Ally (Rachel … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesSome 18 months ago Italian/American queer filmmaker Marco Calvani unexpectedly found himself staying in Provincetown for 6 months in the off season. This is the time of year when this gay mecca at the tip of Cape Cod, is completely empty of all the summer tourists and has a full time population of just … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIts been a long time since we have ignored our day’s plans just to binge-watch TV. But then again it’s been an even longer time since we discovered such a powerful emotional drama that just didn’t touch a nerve, but had us soul-searching. Lost Boys and Fairies is a British mini-series that is … Continue reading
