Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesEureka Springs, Arkansas is a city that is a little hard to believe. In fact, the opening scenes when the local Pastor is describing the small Christian theme-park which is the home to their celebrated Passion Play seems awfully reminiscent of a Christopher Guest mockumentary. This, however, is the story of two very different communities … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhen Abel (Nelson Rodriguez) meets Diego (Andrew Saenz ) it is literally love at first sight. These two young Latino men living in Chicago instantly bond in what we assume is going to be a gentle romantic story. However one day their world is upturned when Diego suddenly discovers that his mother is dying back home … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesAt last an iconic fashion designer finally gets a documentary that has been crafted in a style that truly matches his visionary clothes and is completely faithful to the integrity of his inspirational work. The story of Alexander McQueen as portrayed in this new detailed profile from filmmakers Ian Bonhôte (AlleyCats) and Peter Ettedgui (son … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe celebrated 78-year-old playwright Terrence McNally has enjoyed such a packed life with his roller-coaster career and a love life that itself could be the stuff that dramas are made off, so it was a tough challenge for filmmaker Jeff Kaufman to squeeze it all into 90 so minutes the length of his new profile. The end result is … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThe fourth feature from queer filmmaker Yen Tan is a surprising departure for him as it a sad remembrance of the impact of the AIDS pandemic on American families, from an era that was way before his time and far removed from where he grew up. As a whole debate continues about the need for movies about … Continue reading
