Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesEvery January for the past few years the Queerguru team have gotten together to review our film reviews of the year. We focus on all LGBTQ movies but particularly try to see as many Transgender documentaries and feature films that get released. We are thrilled to discover that each year there are more and … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt seemed perfect timing to watch “No Ordinary Man” during Trans Awareness Week as its the story of musician Billy Tipton who has iconic status in the trans community. Tipton’s story starts with his death in 1989 when after decades living as a closeted trans man, his ‘secret’ was discovered and his very successful … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesBrit queer filmmaker Leon Lopez’s chose a gritty melodrama to direct for his sophomore feature film. Until recently Lopez was best known for acting in major UK Soaps like Eastenders and Hollyoaks , the latter he went on to direct. His portfolio since then has included some excellent queer shorts such as ‘Crossroad‘ ‘Circles‘ … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesOne of the high points of this documentary on the comedian Julia Scotti’s ‘journey’ is when she has just had a very successful appearance on America’s Got Talent TV Show. Howie Mandel, one of the judges summed her up perfectly when he screamed out enthusiastically ‘You Are A Joy’. This new documentary, the directing … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis intriguing debut feature from writer/director Danielle Lessovitz is a journey of discovery of a confused 20 year old youth who runs away from his troubled life in Pittsburgh to try his luck in NY. However when Paul (Fionn Whitehead) arrives at the Port Authority, half-sister Sara (Louisa Krause) who he had hoped to … Continue reading
