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In a 2019 retrospective piece about the film, writer Naveen Kumar noted "the film's language and understanding of gender variance is undoubtedly limited as a product of its time" and that the film " iterations of queer experience that tend to have clearer distinctions in the real world, and for which
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seeks to celebrate individuality, but is too timid and predictable to achieve its admittedly noble aims." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 60 based on reviews from 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film a grade "B+" on
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Vida becomes acutely aware of Carol Ann's abuse at the hands of Virgil and, one night, decides to intervene, beating Virgil up before throwing him out of the house. Carol Ann is able to repair their car, but they remain for the Strawberry Social. Carol Ann reveals to Vida that she knew she was a drag
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plays on viewers' suspension of disbelief (Swayze and Snipes, in particular, are clearly recognizable under their women's garb)" and that the "movie's own characterizations tend to blur the lines between drag as a conscious performance and their desire to actually be seen, day and night, as women".
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Following their makeover, they are abused by the same rednecks that attempted to harass Chi-Chi. Fed up, Noxeema handles the situation in a typically New York City manner and teaches their ringleader a lesson in manners. Vida, Noxeema, and Chi-Chi do what they can to be positive, and they set out to
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They are stranded in the town for the weekend waiting for the replacement part for their car. Chi-Chi is harassed by a group of rednecks but is saved by Bobby Ray. While volunteering to help with the town's Strawberry Social, they decide the town's women need a day with them getting their hair done,
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to take part in the even bigger "Miss Drag Queen of America Pageant". Before they depart, Vida persuades Noxeema to take along the inexperienced "drag princess" Chi-Chi Rodriguez as their protégé (they initially refer to him simply as a "boy in a dress" rather than as a full-fledged drag queen). To
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gave a mixed review but wrote, "Sporting blond wigs, Snipes admirably wiggles his hips while wearing high-heeled red shoes. Using a low register, Swayze also excels as a man still suffering from parental rejection. Shining throughout is the brilliant Leguizamo, as the Latino spitfire who needs to
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Chinese restaurant in the mid-1980s. Beane said Wong Foo is meant to be a metaphor for God, "because you have to thank God for everything. You have to be grateful for life. You just have to stop where you are and say thank you for everything." A scene was filmed where the characters provide more
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Virgil runs into Sheriff Dollard at a bar, and they realize that the newcomers are the same people Dollard has been searching for. They head back to Snydersville, and Dollard demands that the townspeople turn them over. The other townspeople, who now realize that their new friends are not women,
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said that what the film does best is "the camaraderie between the girls... the way they look out for each other and protect one another. The movie also illustrates the transformative power of drag. It helps people become empowered, no matter where they come from or what kind of life they lead".
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s drag performances remain completely unbroken throughout the film's entirety heightens the movie's extreme emphasis on beauty and artifice" and that the film is very "conscious of its ironies Swayze and Snipes were both box-office draws known for hypermasculine and romantic leading roles; the
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While on the road, they are pulled over by Sheriff Dollard, who hurls racial slurs then forces Vida out of the car and tries to rape her. Vida strikes him, and he is knocked unconscious. He is presumed dead, and the queens drive off. At a rest stop, they recover from the incident, but their car
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wrote, "What is amazing is how the movie manages to be funny and amusing while tippy-toeing around (a) sex, (b) controversy and (c) any originality in the plot. Credit for that belongs to Swayze, Snipes and Leguizamo, who are surprisingly good at playing drag queens." While Ebert gave the film
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The film was released on September 8, 1995, and was in the number one spot in the North American box office for two weeks with a worldwide gross of $ 47.8 million. Critical response was mixed, with particular criticism towards the plot and its familiar elements, but the performances of Swayze,
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Kidron was pregnant when she accepted the directing job. As her due date drew nearer, Spielberg offered to step in and direct for her if needed. Kidron ultimately completed principal photography and gave birth immediately after filming wrapped.
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was subpar in comparison due to the predictability of its plot, script and tonal unevenness. The decision to have the leads spend most of the film in drag, even going to bed in their wigs and makeup, was also criticized as straining credulity.
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improve the lives of the townspeople, including offering assistance in organizing the Strawberry Social. Meanwhile, Sheriff Dollard is ridiculed by his colleagues, who believe he was beaten up by a girl. He goes in search of the drag queens.
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was released wide in North American theaters on September 8, 1995. It opened at the number-one position with $ 9 million and remained at the top in its second week with a gross of $ 6.5 million. Its lifetime box-office gross revenue totaled
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When it came to casting the leading men, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo (for whom the role of Chi-Chi Rodriguez was specifically written) both immediately said yes. Many actors were considered for the role of Vida Boheme, including
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has been described as "a tough shoot", partly due to the discomfort the male leads experienced with their extensive makeup and costumes. On location filming and a 4½-month-long shoot also contributed to friction among cast and crew.
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picking out new outfits, and talking in a café. While searching for the new outfits, they are ecstatic to find vintage fashions from the 1960s in the town's clothing store and give the female residents (and themselves) a makeover.
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breaks down. Bobby Ray, a young man from the nearby small town of Snydersville, happens to pass by and gives them a ride to a bed and breakfast inn. The inn is owned by Carol Ann and her abusive car repairman husband, Virgil.
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They eventually make it to Los Angeles where Chi-Chi, after having received many tips from Vida and Noxeema during their ordeal, wins the title of Drag Queen of the Year. The crown is presented by Julie Newmar herself.
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Emanuel Levy concluded though the film "is not as outrageous or funny as ...it still offers some rewards as mainstream entertainment" and that "ultimately, the comedy comes across as a celebration of openness,
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The deleted scene has Vida saying near the end, "Cynics may say that Wong Foo is a Chinese cook or something, but I know better. I know Wong Foo to be God, however you perceive her to be and Julie Newmar knew
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of the script while on a plane, which "mesmerized" the director. Williams expressed interest in a possible role but did not want to distract from the three leads, so he opted for a small cameo appearance.
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we have more nuanced language today". Among the film's language and concepts that are now considered problematic is the terminology used by the characters to describe the differences in queer identities.
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wrote screenwriter Beane and director Kidron "don't seem to know any way to emphasize the humanity of their characters except by swaddling them in mushy cliches". Actor and writer
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in it, carrying with them an iconic autographed photo of Julie Newmar (signed "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar") that Vida took from a restaurant wall.
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wrote, "It's a distant cry from the reality of gay bashings, poverty and evictions that real-life drag queens suffer—which may be part of its point. Imagine,
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argued the film and its promotion is "eager to wink and snicker at homosexuality". The film's omission of "any hint of gay sexuality" was noted by
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called the film "fiercely funny" and wrote, "Three snaps up for Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes and John Leguizamo, who walk the walk, and work it."
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The film featured dozens of New York City's drag performers and underground stars in small roles or as featured extras. Included in the mix were
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and the illusion. It's about the work that goes into the art form. It was never meant to be an absolutely truthful documentary look at drag."
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had heard about the film while shooting their own, and though a producer was initially worried the films might be too similar, after reading
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begged Spielberg to let her direct, and he accepted. Though advertising companies wanted to change the film’s title to the shorter
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When the script officially went into development at Amblin, multiple unnamed male directors passed on directing. British director
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devise a ruse to protect them. One by one, they confront Dollard, each one claiming to be a drag queen (in a similar fashion to
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suggests, a world where people stopped judging one another and simply surrendered to the silliness that's dormant inside us."
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sued the production company and distributor over the use of his name in the film, eventually settling on undisclosed terms.
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After tying for the win in New York City's "Drag Queen of the Year" contest, Noxeema Jackson and Vida Boheme win a trip to
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In 2017, it was announced that Douglas Carter Beane and his husband Lewis Flinn were working on a musical adaptation for
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Of the characters staying in drag, Douglas Carter Beane said his intent was to create an illusion, saying, "It is about
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Of the leads being in drag for the duration of the film, some critics said this was an intentional part of the film's
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s Alison Macor shared a similar sentiment, writing that while the film's sentimentality may go too far for some,
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perceived incongruity of dressing them in drag is part of what fuels the comedy". In this way, Kumar wrote, "
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for the stage and had retained stage rights when the screenplay was produced. The musical premiered at the
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Though critical reviews were mixed, the performances of the three leads were roundly praised. Joe Brown of
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Filming took place from July to October 1994. The drag contest seen in the beginning scene was filmed at
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but changed his mind when he realized putting a car on stage might not work. Beane was inspired by an
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Easy Rider in Dresses: A Look Back at the Making of To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar
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and bonding, all life-affirming values that in the 1990s are beyond reproach—or real controversy".
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on January 7, 2003, with several deleted scenes. It was released as a special collector's edition
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do this, they cash in their plane tickets to a friend, John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt (a
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In interviews and recollections with actors and crew after the film, the production of
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was scrapped after the company told producers they did not want to be associated with
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The film's soundtrack was released on August 29, 1995. It consists of eleven tracks:
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on May 28, 2019. The edition includes the behind-the-scenes documentary
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had the leads' wardrobes, including the shoes and corsets, custom-made.
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The script found its way to Mitch Kohn, then a development executive at
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Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
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was released in 1994 and became an international and critical hit.
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prove to his comrades that he's more than 'a mere boy in a dress.
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s script, producers decided it was sufficiently different from
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that they carry with them on their journey. Newmar also has a
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
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Hollywood production to depict drag queens. Rita Kempley of
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it up but still allows us to believe in the characters."
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wrote that in comparison to previous films that featured
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fairy godmothers for the townspeople of Snydersville.
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To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar
Three drag queens ride in an open-top car.
Beeban Kidron
Douglas Carter Beane
Wesley Snipes
Patrick Swayze
John Leguizamo
Stockard Channing
Blythe Danner
Arliss Howard
Chris Penn
Andrew Mondshein
Rachel Portman
Universal Pictures
Amblin Entertainment
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Beeban Kidron
Wesley Snipes
Patrick Swayze
John Leguizamo
New York City
drag queens
road trip
autographed
Julie Newmar
cameo appearance
53rd Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

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