The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

A trio of “showgirls” – two drag queens and one transgender woman – venture out of tolerant, big-city Sydney and into the wilds of central Australia.

"...Pearce, Bill Hunter and Sarah Chadwick. This may be the only instance where three queens beat a royal flush...."

Aug. 26, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Long may Zach Theatre's musical Queen reign!

"...Tick is a drag queen with a secret. After years of making a name..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Eye of the Beholder

"...me some time after viewing a midmorning press screening of Elliott's (The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert)..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The King’s Daughter

Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity

"...My favorite period of an actor’s career is the narrow window where they’re..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...prospects here are different because summertime is when three of our favorite local institutions launch special exhibition series devoted..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Gay Place: This Guy

OUTober is in full swing: Swing and you'll hit an event

"...OUTober event; you might just meet Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays (PFLAG)-Austin President Ricky Waite. ON OUR..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Column

Gay Place: Liberace Was Gay???

Adelina Anthony comes back to town, and Liberace on the radio

"...environment, for those who'd prefer to focus on chi rather than he or she. Queerdalini, Mondays, 7:30pm; Hatha, Thursdays...."

May 10, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Three drag queens become stranded in a small American town when their car breaks down while traveling cross-country.

"...Starring: Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London and Chris Penn. To..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Easy Virtue

In this adaptation of an early Noël Coward play, Jessica Biel is the American newcomer whose brash attitudes disrupt the British decorum of her new mother-in-law (Kristin Scott Thomas).

"...Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth, Ben Barnes, Kimberley Nixon, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall, Charlotte Riley and Christian Brassington. It..."

June 19, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Pride 2009

Event listings

"...MULTIFAITH PRIDE SERVICE The apex of Pride. The openness, the spirit, the display..."

June 5, 2009 Features Feature

June Pride Events Roundup

Kick off Summer of Pride with nonstop Pride Month parties & more

"...is a little bit different than everywhere else. Across the country, most major cities celebrate Pride – an homage..."

May 30, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Film Reviews

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"...with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn. To Wong..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...AYN RAND: A SENSE OF LIFE..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

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"...Jared Harris, Karl Geary, Elina Lowensohn, David Lynch. From the director of the bizarre cult hit Twister comes this..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...But, maybe it's just her new couch. That's how the problem first became noticeable. As portrayed by Julianne Moore,..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Washington, Keith David, Pee Wee Love, Regina Taylor. From the novel by Richard Price (who also co-wrote the screenplay..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Qmmunity: Is Everyone on TV Gay?

Plus Contrast Film Fest, Frida Fridays, and more queer magic

"...Is everyone on TV gay? The short answer is a resounding no, but lately well-rounded..."

July 19, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that define..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

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"...THE PLUTONIUM CIRCUSD: George Ratliff. This is a reprint of..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Supremely Popular Radio Personality John Aielli Has Died

The beloved eccentric hosted KUT/KUTX show Eklektikos for 50 years

"...his mellifluous voice, eclectic music selections, and iconic one-liners, the supremely popular figure was a frequent Best of Austin..."

July 31, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Gay Place

Pride Week finally descends on Austin

"...Pride is in the air. Like glitter falling from the sky, official and..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Surfing Indra's Net

"...John Aielli won't get out of bed. He's trying to recall a piece of music...."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature by Robert Faires

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Titanic What's a family to do in between all the holiday meals and the wrapping and unwrapping of presents?..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tiara Tango

"...Mix the tackiness of The Valley of the Dolls and the..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

It Came From Down Under

Aussie films swarm SXSW 09

"...American who can speak on Australian film without mentioning the names Russell Crowe, Heath Ledger, Nicole Kidman, or Olivia..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Film Reviews

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"...Multiculturalism as a concept is something to which most of us pay lip service, but rarely do we see..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

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"...movie serves all America its just desserts and, while the concoction and its ingredients may not kill us, it..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature