Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesWhen Iranian/German filmmaker Faraz Shariat was 19 years old he imported a security detacher from China and used it to take off the security tags from clothes in department stores. In time he got caught shoplifting and was sentenced to community service which he did by becoming a translator in a refugee shelter. That was … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesIt seemed perfect timing to watch “No Ordinary Man” during Trans Awareness Week as its the story of musician Billy Tipton who has iconic status in the trans community. Tipton’s story starts with his death in 1989 when after decades living as a closeted trans man, his ‘secret’ was discovered and his very successful … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesI always thought that even if I had the talent (and I don’t) that I could never ever be an actor . Mainly because every single time you audition for a job you face the uncomfortable reality of rejection. The more you try, the more potential rejections. Now after seeing actor Ryan Spahn’s new … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesHikaru Toda’s Of Love and Life is a gentle meandering fly on-the-wall documentary on a charming couple of Japanese men who are not only a gay couple, but the first to head up their own law company. Masafumi Yoshida and Kazayuki Minami — Fumi and Kazu together for over 13 years are very happy … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesQueer American/Greek Cypriot filmmaker Harry Mavromichalis debut feature is an exceptionally wonderful intimate fly-on-the wall documentary of the Oscar Winning actress Olympia Dukakis. Mavromichalis turned his camera on when Dukakis celebrated her 80th birthday and trailed her on and off for the next three years. Unscripted and unplanned, this piece of cinema verite captured … Continue reading