No Dress Code Required
Probably the one thing that most irked all the local Mexican authorities who schemed to deny Victor and Fernando the right to marry, was not just because they were gay but that this totally adorable and resilient couple were so obviously two best friends who were madly in love with each other. They evidently believed that … Continue reading
No Ordinary Man : the story of trans pioneer BILLY TIPTON
It 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
Nobody’s Watching
Nico (Guillermo Pfening) an out-of-work actor has these wonderfully large soulful eyes that whilst they may not land him the movie role he has set his heart on, they do help him get by in N.Y. even though he is both homeless and broke. Back home in Argentina he was a very successful TV … Continue reading
OLYMPIA : an intimate portrait of a remarkable woman
Queer 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
Queerguru’s pick of MUST SEE FILMS @ GAZE: Dublin’s LGBTQ + Film Fest
We never need much of an excuse to visit Dublin, Ireland one of our very favorite cities around the globe, so makes the latest edition of GAZE International LGBT Film Festival a must-do event Founded in 1992, it has become Ireland’s largest LGBT film event and the country’s biggest LGBT gathering aside from Dublin … Continue reading