Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterMexican activist/filmmaker Leo Herrera is known for his queer viral films that tackle issues of queer politics, sex, HIV stigma, and history. His latest work which is the centerpiece of Fathers Project is a short film that he directed & wrote with the collaboration of queer artists, musicians, and performers as well as the GLBT … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterIf Hollywood really told us the truth about their films and made sure their posters called it as it really was, would we still go see the movies anyway? The very talented funny guys at TheShiznit.co.uk turned their attention to all of this year’s Oscar Nominated films, and these are a few examples of their take on … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterWhen Josh came out as gay to his Jehovah Witness family and told them about his boyfriend, they asked him to leave home and then totally disowned him. He was one of the lucky ones who managed to replace his biological family with a new ‘logical‘ one who befriended him on London’s gay scene. His story at least had … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThere is a wonderful new Course at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum next month which addresses the whole issue of what is LGBTQ art. It is a question that goes to the nature of art itself as well as LGBTQ identities and cultures. By using key objects in V&A’s rather magnificent collection, the course will … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterSo what is Queer photography? Round Hole Square Peg is a juried, international photography competition that is an ongoing quest to discover original visual archetypes for a changing society. An exhibit of its 3rd edition opened last weekend in the Long Hall Gallery in Plummer Park in West Hollywood. The winners were selected by jurors Laura … Continue reading