Queer Miami Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kareem Tabsch continues his penchant for capturing some of the many idiosyncratic characters that have been part of the history that has given Florida its rather ‘showy’ reputation. He started with his short CHERRY POP about the spoilt Fort Lauderdale cat who traveled in customized Louis Vuitton luggage, and lounged in … Continue reading
In a city as large and culturally rich as London, there’s always something vying for your attention, but the hottest ticket in the British capital is not a show in the West End or a concert at the O2 arena. The must-see attraction of the last few months is, in fact, a museum exhibit. … Continue reading
Puerto Rican astrologer Walter Mercado was a global phenomenon. Dressed like a latino Liberace he was one of the most celebrated and beloved figures on Spanish-language television — an extravagant, outrageous, endlessly positive, gender non-conforming who dispensed horoscopes to daily TV audience that reached 150 million viewers at his peak.
One the eve of the launch on Netflix of MUCHO MUCHO an affectionate documentary on Mercado, QUEERGURU talked to the film’s co-director Kareem Tabsch about his fascination with this larger–than-life man,
The interview was filmed by Dan Desjardins at @Hôtel Gaythering in Miami Beach
It’s a red letter day for queer filmmakers today. Well for one in particular,. Miami born Cuban/Lebanese American Kareem Tabsch latest documentary “Mucho Mucho Amor,” is having its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Tabsch co-directed this his fourth movie with Cristina Costantini and it tells the life story of the outrageously flamboyant … Continue reading