Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesFilmmaker Gil Baroni’s latest movie, fresh from its glowing reception at the Berlinale earlier this year is yet another example of how innovative and sublime queer movies made in Brazil really are. His tale of a vibrant trans teenager who refuses to be bowed down by any transphobia is like a breath of fresh … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThere is an uneasy space in cinema where homages to bad 70s movies sit. The cliches of stilted dialogue, dodgy camera angles, arthouse pretentiousness and grainy visuals can hardly be celebrated without employing them. And doing so feels like double dipping back into a garbage can we were all glad to empty. Todd Verow … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis is a very personal story for filmmaker Kathryn L Beranich as she was part of a small group of lesbians in the small city of Roanoke, Virginia who socialised together in the 1980’s. There were huge feminist movements elsewhere in the USA but for the most part these mainly white privileged closeted women … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis delightful French TV mini series THE QUEEN OF PARIS (aka Clément, reine de la nuit) directed by Holy Fatma and Anne Flore Trichilo is the story of 30 year chemist called Clément. When his working day finishes this disarmingly charming young man transforms into Veronika a much beloved drag queen that performs with … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIf you missed out on Frameline 44’s Pride Showcase back in July this year, fear not as today they kick off a brand new VIRTUAL EVENT. This 11 day Online Fest which lasts until 27th September will stream some 77 films including 10 World Premieres and featuring the very best of new queer films. … Continue reading
