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Queerguru reviews ‘TOM DALEY 1.6 SECONDS’ on becoming a champion diver, and an awesome husband and father
Today June 1st, marks the beginning of Pride Month, which, with the present political unrest, particularly in the US, seems more important than ever we celebrate our community. Of all the likely ways we can do this Queerguru was nevertheless surprised (shocked even) to find ourselves doing this by something which was not only unexpected…
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There Are (STILL) Things To Do : the live and times of outspoken queer activist URVASHI VAID
Outspoken immigrant, lesbian, and woman of color, Urvashi Vaid, was a leader who helped shape the modern-day gay rights movement. She was an expert in gender and sexuality law and was the first woman of color to lead a national gay-and-lesbian organization. This film presents Vaid’s life in Provincetown, including her 34-year relationship with her…
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DOWNTON ABBEY : THE GRAND FINALE (without Dame Maggie Smith. (sob sob) ……) in movie theaters this Sept
Nine years ago the late (and very great) two-time Academy Award Winner Dame Maggie Smith was appearing on the Graham Norton TV Show when she was asked if she was happy that the multi-award winning TV period drama DOWNTOWN ABBEY was finally over after some 52 episodes. “Yes‘ she promptly replied “as at the point…
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Queerguru’s Ris Fatah previews Ugly Duck’s closing programme, A Collective Archive. on June 12-15 at London’s celebrated queer performance space.
London’s celebrated queer performance space, Ugly Duck is sadly closing. The final programme, this 12-15 June, is A Collective Archive, a four-day celebration of artistic practices. Highlighting the creative vision, resistance and communities that have shaped this much-loved Bermondsey destination over the past thirteen years, A Collective Archive, comprises an exhibition, performances and a closing…
