Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideThe film opens in 1969 and we see a young priest precariously careering through heavy traffic the streets of Paris as he is late for a meeting with his Bishop. Instead of receiving news about his expected move to Jerusalem he is told instead that the Pope has appointed him Bishop of Orleans. Totally … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guide64 year old Caroline has retired earlier from her dental practice than she had expected too after falling out with a colleague and she now finds herself at a loose end with too much spare time on her hands. She feels somewhat depressed and disorientated after the death of her best friend from breast cancer … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesYves St Laurent was regarded as the most consistently celebrated and influential designer for twenty-five years. He is credited with both spurring Haute Couture’s rise from its 1960’s ashes and with finally rendering Ready-to-Wear reputable. He was unquestionably a genius and it’s no exaggeration at all to state that some of his ‘creations’ were stunning masterpieces. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideOK confession time. I’m an (ex) menswear designer and had more than my 5 minutes mixing with my peers and many of the stars in the fashion industry of my day but until today I had never come across Carine Roitfeld. But then I have never ever read US or UK Vogue let alone French … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories 5 min movie guideThe Minister in question is France’s Foreign Secretary and although the script is based on the popular graphic novels of Abel Lanzac (the nom de plume for Antoin Baudry) the story is based on the antics of Dominique de Villepain a real Minister who went on to become Prime Minister. And that’s the main reason why … Continue reading
