Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis is one of those teen romance stories that you will yourself to like before the opening credits even roll. Particularly now in the US when each day the media is full of even more anti-trans legislation, it is such a breath of fresh air to see such a positive and uplifting story. In … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesNetflix’s new winning queer TV series Heartstopper is another confirmation that the network has become such an important source of LGBTQ programming. They are one of the very few that grasp the sheer importance of creating content in which our community feels understood, acknowledged, and respected unlike the sheer number of corporations that … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe film opens with the protagonist Daniel (Antonio Saboia), a police officer, jogging in the middle of the night. The scene immediately highlights a sense of him running away from himself and the almost palpable loneliness. In the first half an hour of the film, the strong bond between Daniel and his ex-police officer … 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 queertiquesNow that Netflix has discovered queer teen love, there is no stopping it. Coming next is HEARTSTOPPER a story of an unexpected romance that has been adapted from the very successful graphic novel series by Alice Oseman. It details the friendship between two boys – Charlie and Nick – at secondary school, which blossoms … Continue reading
