To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar

This movie has really grown on me over the years. Though in 1995 things were much different for gay people than they are now and this movie garnered its share of negative attention during its original release. I originally assumed that it would be just another stereotypical gay themed movie full of campy, cheesy one-liners and exaggerated drag performances. It turned out that I was somewhat correct but not entirely so. Also, like many gay people ,I was a little surprised to see heavy hitters like Snipes, Leguizamo and Swayze playing lead roles as drag performers. The first time I saw this film, which was after it was out of the theaters, I was a little appalled by what then had then seemed almost like an exploitation of the LGBTQ community and the ongoing bigotry and trials we face. About a half decade later I watched this film again and my mind was changed. I appreciated the lead characters depictions of gay men who are drag performers. The storyline is consistent with gay themed movies of its time. There is the expected instances of how conservative parent/s react to the idea that there son/child is gay and a drag performer and the ostracization of that child that follows and inevitably leads to bitterness. What was really surprising are the performances of the three main characters. That initial feeling of being appalled had changed to being very impressed. Snipes (Noxeema Jackson), Leguizamo (Chi Chi Rodriguez) and Swayze (Vida Boheme) embodied their characters by giving the viewer solid dramatic and solid comedic performances without overdoing it. Here's a short summary of the movie. Noxeema and Vida (who are seasoned performers) win a drag contest and a trip to California to be in the drag finals and to meet Julie Newmar whom Vida idolizes and worships. After their performances they meet newbie "Chi Chi Rodriguez". Hearing her sob story they decide to invite her along but they only have two flight tickets and since none of them has the money to buy an extra round trip, plane ticket, they decide to have their tickets refunded and use the money to buy a car and drive instead. On the way from New York city to California and out in the middle of what seems to be nowhere and still in drag; and they are in drag for the entire movie, they're stopped after dark by a racist, small minded bigoted sheriff, played very well by Chris Penn (RIP) (brother to Sean Penn). Sheriff Dollard calls Vida out of the car and towards his car and makes a pass at her ( by "a pass" I mean what amounts to a sexual assault) and then reaches his hand under Vida's skirt and to his surprise discovers Vida is a male. Dollard is pushed away by Vida, falls to the grown and hits his head and is knocked out cold. They flee the scene and after a while on the road their car breaks down. They manage to get a ride and their car towed to a small town. Without giving up much more of the plot I'll say that they are eventually embraced by and help to awaken the town's resident's passions which leads to the residents thwarting Sheriff Dollard's attempts to find and arrest the three drag queens. This movie has a list of very good actors including Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, RuPaul, Jason London and Alice Drummond, among others. This movie is a cult classic that I very highly recommend.

Forever a classic! ♡♡♡ Patrick Swazey (or however you spell it) is BRILLIANT! I could watch this movie 100xs and never get tired of it!

A wonderfully uplifting, entertaining film. Drawn from the play by the same name starring Patrick Swayze in a role I would've never imagined seeing him. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

A must have favorite, inspired by, and in competition for "who can make the best drag queen movie" I think, "Priscilla: Queen of the Desert", an Aussie film, and IMO, this movie outdoes it's predecessor by miles. Personally, I didn't care for "Priscilla" at all, as it was too campy, and the storyline, and plot were very weak, unlike 'To Wong Foo...', which features a truly moving theme, plot, storyline, character insight, everything that I felt Priscilla just didn't quite live up too. One, Leguizamo is a natural in himself, *the "little latin boy in drag"*, and Swayze and Snipes are phenomenol. Leguizamo truly proves his acting chops in this movie, taking his character to areas I've never seen him go. He really put his heart into this character, I can tell, and did so seamlessly, against the backdrop of vertaran co stars, Snipes, and Swayze. The premise of the movie, albeit a comedy, has plenty of drama, suspense, and I feel although not a film for everyone, especially the conservative "Christian" Right Wing, still, it touches on everyone's everyday lives. Not too outlandish, but a few scenes being a bit far fetched, yet with a campy comedic relief, to let you know it's purposeful, the movie has an excellent storyline, and plot. In a brief synopsis: 3 New York drag queens, 2 that have been tied for 1st place at a GALA pageant, essentially a "Miss America" pagaent, drag queen style, decide to take along the 'little latin boy in drag', as they have named him, as a protoge, and wind up purchasing an vintage Cadillac for the trip cross country, from New York to Hollywood. Well, of course the car breaks down, and then the real fun starts, as they find themselves rescued by a young man, who drives the stranded "career girls" home to 'Snyderville' Nebraska, population...about 10. LOL... Well, with the one liners, the other supporting cast with their own identities, and problems, including a battered wife, an alchoholic, and an elderly woman who is by all appearances, deaf, dumb, and well...you'll see. Over the course of a weekend, the 3 'career girls' take Snyderville by the horns, and turn it onto it's side. By the end of the movie, you're left with a warm feeling in your heart, that drives home the fact that while we may all have our differences, the human spirit, nourished by the power of love and humanity, overcomes any and all obstacles. Even when you trip up on your size 13 high heels.

Great remaster and even has extras included.

Everyone should watch this movie at least once in their life, its such a beautiful story!! Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🌈✨️💜

Hilarious film that depicts three quirky drag queens as they navigate a cross-country road trip. After a rough encounter with an overzealous police officer, they take refuge in a small rural town that time seems to have forgotten. The residents, initially wary, become accepting and protect them from the vengeful officer and some thugs.

Excellent movie 🎬

Best Movie EVER! so happy to have secured a copy.

An amazing empowering movie! Great performances by Miss Vida(Patrick Swayze), Miss Noxeema (Wesley Snipes) and Miss Chi-Chi (John Leguizamo). In my honest opinion one of their best roles. I wish I had seen this movie way sooner in life!

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Entrega antes de lo estipulado, en un excelente estado.

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