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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

 

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Oh geesh this movie was interesting to say the least. Let's just say I was entertained the whole time. This movie, funny enough, is about three drag queens (yes you heard me right) who originate from Sydney, Australia. They are at a point in their lives where they are ready for a change, so they decide to travel across the barren desert of Australia to discover the claim to their fame. This movie captures the crazy adventures these three "men" experience on the journey to their destination, including the prejudiced people they often encounter.
This movie is good for understanding the geography of Australia in that you get a sense for how desert-like it is. They make it very clear that the land is quite barren, and leaves room for unfortunate circumstances. They also portray the people of Australia as being very secluded and unopen to change. I understand that to the extent they portray these people is probably a stereotype, but I feel like they were correct in indicating Australians are somewhat closed-minded and judgemental.
Ultimately, I would suggest fellow students to watch this film if they are interested in having a good laugh while learning a little bit about Australians. It's set up well and has a good lesson. You as a viewer finish the movie with a good feeling and those are my favorite types of movies.

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