Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterHave you ever wondered how and why the LGBTQ community adopted the word ‘gay’ to describe ourselves? Well, the PBS digital channel Origin of Everything dug deep to find out where the word originally came from, looking at the early uses, and when it evolved into something pertaining to sexual orientation. So now you know. Or you … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queertiquesBrit filmmaker Daisy Asquith whisks us through 100 years of homosexuality in England in a tight 71 minutes in Queerama her latest documentary. Combining a real treasure trove of archival footage from extensive vaults of the British Film Institute, with clips from a whole range of LGBT feature films, plus more than a dabbing of vintage … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterCheck out the stunning trailer below of Daisy Asquiths‘ QUEERAMA: A Century of Gay Rights and Desires on Film which is a must-see for any movie buff who is into celebrating our LGBTQ history in the cinema. The BFI (British Film Institute) has just announced that the film will now be released on DVD on … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIn the 1950’s censorship was so strict it was nigh on impossible to get your hands on naked men ……well, photos of them at least. That started to change in 1951 when American photographer Bob Mizer found a way around the legal restrictions by making his naked models use athletic and bodybuilding poses like in … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIf you had never been too or even heard of DRAGSTRIP66, then you really do not know what you had been missing. Once a month this neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Silverlake, L.A. was transformed into a beloved destination for music, dance, fashion, and performance art. Much more than just a dance club, it was an … Continue reading
