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To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
(1995),
Director: Beedan Kidron, Rated PG-13
Attitude is everything.
  Starring:
Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing,
Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn, Melinda
Dillon, Beth Grant, Alice Drummond,
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"Yes you will start off a
mere boy in a dress, but by the time we are done with this
crusade your Auntie Vida and your Auntie Noxee will give you the
outrageous outlook and indomitable spirit that it will take to
make you a full-fledged Drag Queen." – Vida Boheme to
Miss Chi-Chi Rodriguez
Why watch this?
Do you dare? Can you admit these people exist? Please do.
Plot Summary:
Three drag queens embark on a cross-country road trip to
Hollywood to compete in a national pageant. Their journey takes
an unexpected turn when their car breaks down, leaving them
stranded in a small, conservative town. While waiting for
repairs, the trio unexpectedly connects with the town's
residents, bringing their unique brand of glamour and
challenging preconceived notions of acceptance.
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Dad's Preview:
There is a lot at play here. This was the first mainstream film
to feature drag queens. The main three ladies are portrayed by
well-known heterosexual actors. Unlike
Tootsie (1982), where
cross-dressing was an deception to win an acting job, the three
men in this film are manifesting their true selves in high
heels, hats and dresses. It is who they are. If you let it, this
film can go a long way to understanding an alternate lifestyle,
one that certainly can make heterosexual men uneasy. This film
is warm and funny, uplifting and powerful. The amazing
performances and compelling story are worth your time. |
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Amblin
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