This week, we are diving deep into two undeniable titans of queer cinema: Stephan Elliott’s Australian masterpiece The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) and John Cameron Mitchell’s rock-operatic triumph Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001).
First, we chart the incredible origins of both films. We unpack how Priscilla grew from real-life Outback stories into a global cultural phenomenon, and trace Hedwig’s legendary evolution from the sweaty stage of NYC's Squeezebox club to its record-breaking run at the Jane Street Theatre and its breakout moment at Sundance.
Then, we unpack the profound emotional cores of both stories:
Finally, we face the ultimate host dilemma: Can we actually choose a winner between these two cinematic masterpieces? Or will we break all our own rules and declare a double victory? Tune in to find out!
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