Wigstock - The Movie
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Movie Reviews of Wigstock - The Movie
Movie Review: A classic revisited
Summary: 5 Stars
Now that Lady Bunny has taken an indefinite hiatus from producing "Wigstock", this video is even more valuable as historical documentary. Most of the big names are here captured in good performances. Joey Arias, Lypsinka. Rue Paul, Lady Bunny and others make for a fun show. The behind the scenes footage puts the occasion into perspective. Even if you don 't care about the historical context of this film, you're in for a treat just watching the show unfold. Even the "on the street" scenes are fun.Movie Review: Fabulous! In all it's tacky glory.
Summary: 5 Stars
for anyone who has not experienced the New York Wigstock festival, this is a perfect representation. RuPaul's performance at the height of her "Supermodel" phase is worth the price alone. Great performance art.Movie Review: Excellent documentary about Drag Queens
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie shows the freedom and the drama behind people who strive to be
lively and enjoy life.
Movie Review: Absolutely Fabulous
Summary: 4 Stars
I first saw Wigstock in an Art-house cinema in Berlin amidst an audience largely made up of glamorous and extremely vocal German drag queens. And let me tell you, it was one of the most fun experiences in my life. Talk about audience participation? It was a riot!
I've since bought first the video and now the DVD and watch it again and again - whenever I need a pick me up - whenever I need to remind myself that, as The Lady Bunny says: "We can all get it together and have a great time!"
I have only two minor criticisms of this movie. 1. At a running time of approx 85 mins, it is not long enough! And 2. I really don't like Leigh Bowery's performance at all. Otherwise, it's all good. The audience are every bit as fabulous as the performers on stage and backstage.
A couple of my fellow posters have complained about the lipsynching. Why? It's a given in drag culture. And Girlina, Mistress Formika and the like are awesome exponents. Got a complaint? You try lipsynching in those heels, honey!
This film somehow manages to be both a celebration of diversity and community at the same time. I am totally in awe. My thanks to all concerned.
Movie Review: Funny, witty and great music......
Summary: 4 Stars
This DVD makes you wish you were at the live Wigstock event back in the day when it was not a commercial event.
The perfomers are funny. The music is great. My favorites being RuPaul and DeeeLite.
Too bad there aren't any extras, but all in all a fun look at cross dressers and trannies who aren't afraid to poke fun at themselves.
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