Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesAs the dust settles down on the historic decision of SCOTUS to pave the way for same-sex marriage to be legalised for all Americans in every State some commentators still consider we achieved so much in a short time. That is probably because what is in their mind as the starting point was when the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis real-life story of Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, a quintessential member of the English aristocracy, is a remarkable tale of how he survived one of the most notorious sex scandals of the 20th Century that resulted in a prison term, and then regained his position in society totally forgiven. It’s the … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesThis wonderfully moving documentary follows the progress of Gene Robinson who in 2004 was elected as the 1st openly Gay priest Episcopalian Bishop. In 2008 he also became the first Bishop to be banned from attending the powerful Lambeth Conference (the highest forum of the Anglican Church) in London but he traveled there anyway in the hope of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesMadame is one of those intimate autobiographical movies that draws you in at the very first scene. In this case because we see the elegant elderly Caroline Della Beffa who is the grandmother of the filmmaker and the story of their relationship is the main crux of this delightful and enchanting documentary. Stephane Riethauser … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesA chance encounter in a bar in Austin Texas with an eloquent drag queen was the impetus for filmmakers Antonio Santini and Dan Sickles to embark on a journey that would take them to Puerto Rico to explore the world of transgender people and drag queens. What they discovered and recorded in this fascinating new … Continue reading