Monthly Archives: April 2008
In brief:: What Is Too Taboo in Contemporary Art? Robert Storr lectures the MET
Robert Mapplethorpe Pop sex images are ubiquitous and easy to digest but they lack substance and identity. Robert Storr, Dean of the Yale University School of Art, in his lecture “What is Too Taboo in Contemporary Art” acts as the … Continue reading
QFR interviews :: Bruce LaBruce :: director :: OTTO; OR, UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE
Bruce LaBruce, director of OTTO; OR, UP WITH DEAD PEOPLE took a moment to speak with QFR about Maya Deren, nonconformity, Queer culture, and the craft of filmmaking. Bruce has a unique vision and fearlessly fused beauty and horror to … Continue reading
Volume :: Buboo Kakati
a queer//womens’ film history lesson.
QFR interviews :: Reuben Lim :: producer :: Half-Life
“Why must people focus on the darkness in the world when all most people want to do is achieve some kind peace.” This line from director Jennifer Phang’s and producer Reuben Lim’s film elucidates one of the primary tensions of … Continue reading
QFR interviews :: Kelly Sebastian
Creating independent film is like sewing a patchwork quilt. As filmmakers stitch together their stories using light and lenses as needle and thread, the product is as memorable as it is personal. Kelly Sebastian’s film, “a gIRL aND a gOLDFISHâ€, … Continue reading
Volume:: Lesli Klainberg
a queer//womens’ film history lesson.
Volume:: Patricia Sweet
A queer//womens’ film history lesson.
QFR Interviews Nekisa Cooper :: producer :: Pariah
After seeing the greatest film ever made, QFR caught up with “Pariah” producer, Nekisa Cooper. Now at work, on making a feature of the popular short, she was able to sit down and answer some of our questions! Her film, … Continue reading