tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post2282615515232152266..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Screen QueensNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-50537742486909399842009-10-23T22:12:46.902-04:002009-10-23T22:12:46.902-04:00I like Chris Penn's little monologue while sit...I like Chris Penn's little monologue while sitting down in the bar.Wayne Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540719966379852977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62193375086757206612009-10-14T22:38:07.952-04:002009-10-14T22:38:07.952-04:00I am so glad to hear others had the same experienc...I am so glad to hear others had the same experience with this film being the only truely gay film they experienced in their youth. <br /><br />Also, Christine I definately want to get Edward II in, first because I haven't seen it yet (crime, I know) and secondly because Tilda and Jarman have to make an appearance on this list.CanadaMatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820473593254475104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-15370174167054583222009-10-12T22:12:41.115-04:002009-10-12T22:12:41.115-04:00I too, was a eight or nine year old young black ma...I too, was a eight or nine year old young black man who was introduced to this GREAT film by my mother (of all people). We watched it together (and obviously at eight we had no clue about my eventual sexuality) and had a ball. It even got to the point where I watched the film so often, she told me to stop (probably a little homo-worry kicked in at that point)...nevertheless, I'd sneak to watch it with the volume down reaaaaaly low when she'd go to bed. This movie brings back so many great memories from that time of my life. <br /><br />Thanks Nathan for this trip back down memory lane. I always loved the film, thought it was wonderfully acted (I stand by my contention that Mr. Leguizamo should have at least been nominated for an Oscar)...and that script! Outrageous...<br /><br />I leave now with my favorite quote from the movie, delivered by the superbly witty Wesley Snipes as Ms. Noxzema Jackson: "My God. This is my idea of hell, I mean look around who is their art director, Ma Joad?" ahahahahaha!!KBJr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21501879564418357932009-10-12T16:06:54.293-04:002009-10-12T16:06:54.293-04:00Are we allowed to lobby for suggestions for films ...Are we allowed to lobby for suggestions for films in the series? Because, if so, I want Edward II.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-63042658117305802422009-10-12T10:57:29.161-04:002009-10-12T10:57:29.161-04:00I have always thought it was Patrick Swayze's ...I have always thought it was Patrick Swayze's best performance by far, plus he made a beautiful drag queen. He took a lot of hits for being a bad actor, and he certainly gave some bad performances, but I believe he proved he could act in this movie.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713972514003681234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-17919322073399630472009-10-12T09:33:32.252-04:002009-10-12T09:33:32.252-04:00isn't RuPaul in it too with a cameo? I remembe...isn't RuPaul in it too with a cameo? I remember being one of those people who was angry because <i>Priscilla</i> IS a classic. And it does feel like a much less inspired riff on the same idea.<br /><br />but i do remember enjoying it in bits. And I love movies that win older celebrities new fans by way of something or other (Julie Newmar!)NATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10090281403795938922009-10-12T00:51:32.207-04:002009-10-12T00:51:32.207-04:00I love love love this movie. True, I haven't s...I love love love this movie. True, I haven't seen Priscilla, but I always remember this as one of the few queer films my very conservative family watched together. They refused to see Brokeback, etc., but they were always up for To Wong Foo and The Birdcage. Yes, it's a little spare, but I adore it. Besides, it opens with Salt-n-Pepa and Rachel Tension.Walter L. Hollmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636732594078157905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-62157572215731600972009-10-11T19:16:30.963-04:002009-10-11T19:16:30.963-04:00I don't like the film (or I didn't when I ...I don't like the film (or I didn't when I first saw it), but I think it's an inspired choice to start the series since it's a) not a "CLASSIC" and b) it's far more personal. I'd much rather read a personal take on a non-classic than a written-on-default piece on something like <i>Brokeback Mountain</i>.Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194113062830373898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73075882552621929242009-10-11T09:24:53.460-04:002009-10-11T09:24:53.460-04:00After seeing back this post it brought back a memo...After seeing back this post it brought back a memory of seeing this with my family when i was very young and loving it! Didn't have a clue back then that i was gay but clearly it still affected me on some level!seannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-65814618849156654982009-10-11T04:38:08.143-04:002009-10-11T04:38:08.143-04:00I agree,in my large uk town this was about as clos...I agree,in my large uk town this was about as close it got at 17 to gayness,no one knew i wa sgay but i wanted to be part of that gang,i know it is contrived in places but this was swayze's best role forget ghost and dd and john leguizamo best supp actor nod please in 95's weak year.mrripleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-18134275274235187772009-10-11T03:38:17.511-04:002009-10-11T03:38:17.511-04:00To Wong Foo is the first entry in this weekly seri...<i>To Wong Foo</i> is the first entry in this weekly series? Hm.<br /><br />John Leguizamo, however, was born to play Rosie Perez... I mean, Chi-Chi Rodriguez.reassurancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129227726045849803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-78194576840170443422009-10-11T01:43:10.410-04:002009-10-11T01:43:10.410-04:00Looking forward to reading these as much as I'...Looking forward to reading these as much as I'm looking forward to sampling the forthcoming monographs in Arsenal's "Queer Film Classics" series.Eric Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867603347710383050noreply@blogger.com