Tag: short film

  • Die Surely : just another queer Thanksgiving-from-hell story

    Die Surely : just another queer Thanksgiving-from-hell story

      If you have just been to one of those never-again family Thanksgivings from hell, then you will so relate to this rather wacky short film Die Surely It’s the story of when gender-nonconforming Shirley Sadstone, crashes Thanksgiving dinner to the chagrin of the holier-than-thou family members. Pleasantries are quickly pushed aside when Shirley arrives…

  • The Typist : a short film about the hypocrisy of being  gay in the Navy during the 1950’s

    The Typist : a short film about the hypocrisy of being gay in the Navy during the 1950’s

      Having just previewed  Kristine Stolakis debut feature film PRAY AWAY that Netflix is releasing in August I am simply fuming with anger.  Not with the documentary itself which is totally excellent, but the subject matter.  It is a profile of the “pray the gay away” movement which damaged so many lives, and even ending…

  • Cottaging at the World Trade Center

    Cottaging at the World Trade Center

      In the UK it is known as “cottaging“.  In the US the same practice is called Tearoom Trade.  Either way is what we call one of the favorite pastimes of so many many gay men, including George Michael, for cruising for sex in public places.   Its been going on for more than decades, with…

  • Sean Baker”s short for KHAKIA celebrates grimy glamour of NY

    Sean Baker”s short for KHAKIA celebrates grimy glamour of NY

      Award-winning indie filmmaker Sean Baker (‘Tangerine‘ ‘The Florida Project‘)  has just released a new short film.  Shot for KHAITE to Showcase their Fall/Winter 2021 Collection it celebrates New York City with a throwback to the grimy glamour of 1970s Cinema Shot on the streets of New York and within its subterranean corridors, the new…

  • Trr-Curious : but how far would you go

    Trr-Curious : but how far would you go

    We guess this may be construed of being a little irresponsible of  us bringing this particular short film to your attention right in the middle of the Covid 19 Lockdown.  However if you have been self-isolating with your significant other ( or even your insignificant one )  then being TRI-CURIOUS right now is actually something…