Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt can be pretty scary visiting an almost deserted Fire Island in the off season generally , but its not usually as murderous as shy young NY lawyer Joseph (Ramon O. Torres) found on his very first visit. He’s not long off the Ferry before he is drugged and robbed in the bushes near … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesDeath in Buenos Aires is an unexpected delight : a queer thriller with a rather odd plot and quirky nature but one has a total charm that entertains you to the final credits. Set in Argentina in 1989 its the story of shabbily dressed tough guy Police Inspector Chávez (Demián Bichir) who whilst investigating … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideThe jump from directing Beyonce’s music videos to helming her 2 1/2 hour first feature film seemed to overwhelm Melina Matsoukas resulting in an intriguing but uneven film. Hyped everywhere as a ‘black Bonnie & Clyde” which was kind of a spoiler as to how this thriller would end, but saying that this, and … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideEdward Norton’s movie which he wrote, directed and starred in and was obviously a work of passion, is an impressive film noir. Very loosely adapted from the novel of the same name by Jonathan Lethem it’s a sprawling tale set in New York in the 1950’s which evokes more than a passing memory of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe veteran filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim who is also Germany’s most famous gay activist and has made over 150 short and feature films to date. His latest movie, currently playing the Film Festival circuit, is a thriller loosely adapted on one of the most notorious gay serial killers whose story played out in the … Continue reading
