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To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995)
How to steal a movie in heels
"To Wong Foo" can't help but be compared to its Australian cousin "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," which came out briefly before it. Hollywood added the star power, but held back on originality. Don't expect the risks and unexpected moments of "Priscilla" here, but do expect performances you never thought you'd see by the first-rate cast, who steals the movie, in heels.
Who'd thought we'd see an action hero like Wesley Snipes with muscle to spare, dress up in Halloween candy boots and miniskirt, and carry it off better than a runway supermodel?! Who'd expect Patrick Swayze to outdo a class dame in an elegant gown?! Who could imagine that John Leguizamo would turn from an uncontrollable duckling in messy hair and tacky wardrobe, into a glamorous diva winner of the coveted prize in the end? Watch for the cameo by Julie Newmar and an impressive array of other star cameos, lead by the best of all: Robin Williams. New York staple drag performers have walk-ons too and among uncredited future stars, you can catch the first steps of George Costacos on film, among those not in drag. Memorable moment: Patrick Swayze packing in a iron punch in a velvet glove, against a wife-beating husband. Priceless as ever: Stockard Channing, whose scene in the red dress speaks for womens rights everywhere, not just the small town it takes place.
"To Wong Foo" can be summed up in one scene, when the three leads choose a classy convertible that doesn't promise an easy ride, instead of a comfy, but drab alternative.