The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Australia (1994): Comedy/Drama
A surprise hit in America, this 1994 Australian comedy is anchored by Terence Stamp as a transsexual who, in the company of two drag queens [Hugh Weaving of The Matrix fame and Guy Pearce (L.A. Confidential, Memento and The Time Machine)], travels to a remote desert location to put on a lip-synch performance -- to the amazement of the locals. Getting there on a pink bus named Priscilla, the trio stop and play for people all over the Outback, getting the same homophobic, bewildered responses. The weak link in the film is dialogue that seems to have been pulled from "Queer Movie Banter for Dummies," all bitchy and cliché-ridden, but fortunately salvaged by strong acting. The most fun comes whenever the three are performing; fans of Abba will be particularly pleased. (Amazon.com)
1 nomination, 1 Award
· Best Achievement in Costume Design 1994: Lizzy Gardiner & Tim Chappel