Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn 2007 John Maloof a young graduate working on a history project bought a suitcase full of photographic negatives in a Chicago auction hoping that one or two them maybe useful in his research. However what he discovered that day was a treasure trove of what is undoubtedly one on the finest collection of street … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesUsually when we come across documentaries that cover an aspect of gay history they are about the evolution of our community. Or possibly a profile of a iconic queer who has furthered the cause for equal rights, or was an out-performer who made their mark entertaining us ASK ANY BUDDY is about none of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIn a ground breaking piece of Television in the 1980’s British/South African TV Producer Michael Atwell’s GAY LIFE documentary looks back at what it was like to be a gay man in the 1930’s in London. His guide is Clifford Skinner and his friend Benny who takes Atwell round all the infamous haunts where gay … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhy there has never been a feature documentary on the legendary queer Icon SYLVESTER is still a mystery to us. At least this 15 min. short “Love Me Like You Should: The Brave and Bold Sylvester, released this week by Amazon Music to mark PRIDE is a very worthy filler. From San Francisco filmmaker … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThanks to a tenacious devoted group of fundraisers, AUNT CHARLIES the last drag bar in San Francisco’s Tenderloin has been saved and lives to fight another day. This historical landmark, and a symbol of the city’s vital queer and trans culture closed its doors in March due to COVID-19 and because its owner William … Continue reading
