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Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews FRIDA the story of the great Mexican artist that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival
A documentary feature with animations of her paintings for new generations. In a linear narrative dated from 1910 to 1954 and based on rich archival material, Frida Kahlo´s life, full of expectations and pain, is made acquainted for those who do not know of her omnipresence since decades ago. The Director shows Frida from…
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Queerguru’s Jose Mayorga reviews DISCO BOY with yet another stunning performance by Franz Rogowski.
A fascinating tale that intertwines personal struggles with cultural legacies from Africa, where rituals and music are full of meaning, and Europe, as a colonizer and also as the promised land for immigrants moving from East to West, and South to North. Outstand from the cast Jomo (Morr Ndiaye), his sister Udoka (Laetitia Ky)…
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Madonna’s Celebration Tour – A Love Letter From An Adoring Fan (Queerguru’s Music Editor Allison Ananis)
The day had finally come – albeit a cold and rainy January day in Boston – but there was nothing that was going to stop me and my best friend of 37 years from getting suited up in our best Madonna gear to see the Queen of Pop – and yes henny, she still…
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Queerguru reviews Amrou Al-Kahdi stunning debut queer feature film LAYLA that premiered at Sundance Film Fest
When Queerguru interviewed out and proud queer Iraqi drag queen/activist/writer/actor/journalist Amrou Al-Kahdi in 2017 it was obvious to us that our paths would cross again. Based in London at the time they were known as Glamrou and the founder and star of Denim the drag superstar group, and managed to make short films…
