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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews ‘Orfeas2021’ a queer Greek Sci Fi Opera @ Wicked Queer Film Fest
If only there was a Greek word for a marathon, it would perfectly sum up this ambitious, expansive, and demanding futuristic opera that sets the struggle for gay rights against the weight of Greek history. It is based on the original opera L’Orfeo by Monteverdi. Orfeas (Georgios Iatrou), the new Prime Minister,…
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Queerguru’s Andrew Hebden reviews THE SCHOOLMASTER GAMES a Swedish queer film that is not as erotic as it thinks it is
Do interesting ideas make for interesting movies? It’s a tough question and the easy way out for a PR person to tackle this kind of film is to dial up any hint of controversy in the hope that it gets bums on seats in theatres . Then, fingers crossed, the movie will have a…
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Queerguru’s David Lagachu reviews LONESOME an Australian queer love story refreshingly told with sex-positivity
The opening scene of Lonesome resembles a Hollywood Western as our protagonist Casey (Josh Lavery) keeps pace with the sun while running away from his reality. He dons a cowboy hat and the classic blue jeans and white T-shirt combo that immediately endow him with an eye-candy-cum-rebellious persona. His face has the sharpness as…
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Queerguru’s Janet Prolman reviews ANAIS IN LOVE a delightful new queer French rom-com
“Anais in Love” is a delightful new French rom-com, written and directed by a woman (Charline Bourgeois-Tacquet), which premiered at Cannes in 2021. The film does take a bit of patience. Not because its pace is slow (au contraire), but because its pace is fast. Anais (Anaïs Demoustier) is a 30-year-old who literally does…
