The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert...

Australian Voices in Film: â€Å"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert† Essay Question: Stereotyping of character representations â€Å"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert† is a hilarious comedy, brought together brilliantly by writer and director Stephan Elliot. Tick/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia are two drag queens that travel across Australia on a lavender bus with there transsexual friend Ralph/Bernadette. All three challenge the dominant stereotype of the Australian male. Released in 1994, 14 years into the AIDS epidemic, the film had a phenomenal response around the world and in Australia. Travelling from Sydney, the three main characters played by Hugo Weaving, Guy Peirce and Terrance Stamp travel to Alice Springs†¦show more content†¦Mitzi presents another view of gay men. ‘She’ is more embarrassed about being a drag queen, especially in front of ‘her’ son stating â€Å"Sorry about last night. I dont always dress up in womens clothes. I mean dont get the wrong idea. I do lots of different stuff†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦ You know, like Elvis and Garry Glitter and†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦.† Although in the end ‘she’ loosens up when ‘she’ realizes that ‘her’ son accepts ‘her’ for whom she is. Mitzi. Bob contrasts with the gay characters. He represents a gender binary of masculinity. Bob is an open-minded mechanic that takes a liking to Bernadette. Bob travels with the three on their journey after Priscilla brakes down. He was married to a mail-order wife, a Filipino prostitute that left him during the movie stating that he wasn’t a good husband. During the trip the three main characters stop off in Coober Pedy, a small tough town. Bob goes to the local pub to drink with his mates but Felicia comes along too, dressed as a women. The men at the pub react violently. This is a stereotype about Australian men that are confronted with different types of masculinity. â€Å"The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert† is important to Australian culture not only for a great laugh but because it teaches people that there are many different types of Australian men and to embrace our diversity. Elliot used the AIDS epidemic as inspiration for this movie and did a very goodShow MoreRelatedHow Does Drag Affect Stereotypes About Gay Men And The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert1150 Words   |  5 PagesThanks for Everything, Julie Newmar and The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert. On the other hand, gender scholars have spent many years debating the origins of modern drag. While some say that modern drag emerged in the late 1900s, others claim that modern drag actually emerged following the Stonewall Riots. (Taylor and Rupp 2003). There is ample literature on drag queens and/or their performances. Many authors write about how drag reinforces stereotypes about gay men, how it can be misogynisticRead MoreReview Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert 1520 Words   |  7 PagesPRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT UTEP Dinner Theatre A Theatre Report by Thomas Sanchez. (Tue/Thu 12-1:20) On Oct. 5, 2016 I attended the UTEP Dinner Theatre’s performance of Priscilla Queen of The Desert. Which is based on a book and movie by Stephan Elliott and Allen Scott. The play’s overall theme revolves around the lives of performing show business Drag Queens, and the overall concept of human understanding. The play was produced and directed by Gregory L. Taylor, and performed by a hulled cast