Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFor his feature film debut which he wrote, directed and starred in, Canadian filmmaker James Fanizza chose a feel-good romance which may not exactly be Shakespeare (!) but however it is the stuff that hopelessly romantic gay men just love. Set in his native Toronto, Fanizza plays Alex a frustrated artist who is making … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt was probably inevitable that if queer filmmakers should want to adapt ‘the classics’ that they would start with romance first. And who better to begin with than Jane Austen herself. Newbie writer/director Byrum Geisler’s very spirited attempt at converting Pride and Prejudice into a modern day gay love story may have Miss Austen turning in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt is easy to see how some people may find Argentinian filmmaker Marco Berger’s latest movie way too strung out as he teases us for the entire 105 minutes as to whether his two young protagonist’s budding relationship ever take flight, but it is the most tenderest of tales, so beautifully told, that it’s impossible … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesTwo childhood best friends Mati (Joaquin Parada) and Jero (Blas Fenardi Niz) seem to have an ideal life spending their summers on Jero’s parents farm in the wetlands in southern Argentina. They get to do all the usual boyish country things and everything is quite perfect until their burgeoning sexuality hits in and their relationship … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesDanny DeVito is the sweetest gay curmudgeon. This surprising and totally delightful new short movie that he has directed and stars in, is the tale of two elderly men residing in a living-assisted home, who are shocked to find true love in the final chapter of their lives. It also features the last performance of … Continue reading
