What Is Your Fave TG Related Song Or Film?

[Nicola D]

I like music and LOVE films.
my fave TG related song is Origin Of Love from Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
If you've not seen this film, then you should because I think it's a modern classic. Songs I also like from this film include Wig in a Box, Sugar Daddy and Angry Inch.

There is a song I would like some help finding.
I don't know who wrote & sang it or what it's called, but the first couple of lines are:
He looked good in my dress/
There were ribbons in his hair/
And lipstick was everywhere/
That's all i can remember. Maybe someone has heard it and can tell me.

But what's you're fave song or film?

[reggie]

Very quick comment does not require a long speech "Priscilla Queen of the Desert"

Bye

[Nicola D]

nuff said !

[rachelb]

'Just like a Woman' - (HMV £9-99) Super TV film, ideal for showing to the wife, believe me!

Also 'Kinky Boots' is great fun

Both available on DVD

There is also 'It's Real for Girls' not got that as a DVD, just a poor video off the telly

If I am allowed to advertise, this is one of the leading websites dealing with films that have a man in womens clothing in any scene. -

http://www.tg-films.info/

[Nicola D]

I remember "Just like A Woman" saw it in the cinema starred Julie Walters and is a true story, also read the book. It's one my DVD collection list.

Not heard of "It's Real For Girls" will see if I can Find it for sale online.

[Nicola D]

Just checked out Rachel B's link above
It's a very comprehensive site so thanks to Rachel B for that
My TG DVD collection might get a lot bigger now !

[Rose Marie]

my fav tg movie? got to be a "fist full of dollars".. or anything with clint eastwood in it.. or brad pitt, george clooney. or antonio banderas.. such a sexy voice,, interview with a vampire had tom cruise, brad pitt and antonia banderas in it,, what more could you ask for?

[Rose Marie]

There is also 'It's Real for Girls' not got that as a DVD, just a poor video off the telly


do you mean,, "its different for girls" ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMUtd_pchHY

[debs_n_soots]

For me there are two choices on the film front

'Different for girls' - about a TS who is living full time when she meets an old school friend and they end up having a whirlwind romance.

'Ma Vie on Rose' - not to be confused with 'La vie en Rose' (which is very good but not in the least TG related). A Belgian film - a very sensitive look at a little boy who knows he's a little girl.... and how those around him react and eventually adapt. Really nice, if a little sad at times.

[Nicola D]

Just trying to remember where in a fist full of dollars clint eastwood crosdressed then shot a bad guy for critisicing his fashion sense. !

[Nicola D]

even though i can't remember clint eastwood crossdressing, george clooney DID cross dress for a music video once. watch a few before they were famous programmes, and you'll see it.

[rachelb]

do you mean,, "its different for girls" ?

Correct, the 'Video Plus' title on the tape gives it as 'It's Real for Girls' but I just checked the film and it IS ' Different for Girls'

[rachelb]

my fav tg movie? got to be a "fist full of dollars".. or anything with clint eastwood in it..

Had a look on the TG Film website I mentioned but couldn't find 'Fist Full of Dollars'. If you have something that could go on that database then email Hazel to let her know she would appreceate it.

[Rose Marie]

Had a look on the TG Film website I mentioned but couldn't find 'Fist Full of Dollars'. If you have something that could go on that database then email Hazel to let her know she would appreceate it.

sorry.. i didnt have my contacts in ... i thought you were asking for your favourite,, PG films ...parental guidance,,,if itS TG films then it would have to be Ghandi,, such i fabulous film,, pity he didnt make another film though...

[reggie]

Am I the only one that has seen Priscilla Queen of the desert no-one else has commented on it:confused:

[Rose Marie]

Am I the only one that has seen Priscilla Queen of the desert no-one else has commented on it:confused:

no,, i have seen it a fair few times,, its fabulous :) i love terance stamps voice,,

[Nicola D]

I keep seeing hugo weaving in drag when i watch the matrix. I have a growing TG DVD collection and Priscilla is one of them.
Ever heard of Farewell My Concubine or Beautiful Boxer? Two more that I have.

[rachelb]

sorry.. i didnt have my contacts in ... i thought you were asking for your favourite,, PG films ...parental guidance,,,if itS TG films then it would have to be Ghandi,, such i fabulous film,, pity he didnt make another film though...

I'm getting lost here Rose Marie, what was Transgendered in Ghandi?

[Nicola D]

Rachelb : Ghandi?
and what do you mean Rose "pity he didn't make another film"? Ghandi or Ben Kingsley?

[Rose Marie]

Rachelb : Ghandi?
and what do you mean Rose "pity he didn't make another film"? Ghandi or Ben Kingsley?

Ghandi of course... i thought he was a really good actor...makes one hit film and never makes another one,, a real shame that

[Rose Marie]

I'm getting lost here Rose Marie, what was Transgendered in Ghandi?

have you not watched it Rachel.. he was allways doing transgendered meditation

[huggable]

I agree that 'Priscilla' is a quality film and I enjoy it whenever it is on, but my absolute favourite film has to be 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'.

[Nicola D]

Hooray someone else has seen Hedwig !!!

[debs_n_soots]

Well, I suppose Clint's poncho might be considered a bit 'girlie' these days?

[reggie]

Who the H--l is Hedwig

[Nicola D]

for the un-initiated:
Hedwig was created by John Cameron Mitchell as a drag act. It the became a off-broadway musical called Hedwig and the Angry Inch. It the became a movie starring John Cameron Mitchell (after several other hedwigs on stage).
The movie is about (not going to spoil it, don't worry) a (possibly)TS called hedwig from east berlin. The film is a musical, but not rogers and hammerstien, PUNK ROCK.
I'll lend it to you reggie at the next ren meeting if you would like to see it.

[rachelb]

have you not watched it Rachel.. he was allways doing transgendered meditation


Oh, I see :confused:

[Nicola D]

[QUOTE=Nicola D;537]There is a song I would like some help finding.
I don't know who wrote & sang it or what it's called, but the first couple of lines are:
He looked good in my dress/
There were ribbons in his hair/
And lipstick was everywhere/
That's all i can remember. Maybe someone has heard it and can tell me.
QUOTE]

The song I reffered to above is called Beautiful Son By Hole (Courtney Love - Kurt Cobain's other half.)

I'd still like to know what other peoples fave TG related film or song is.

[reggie]

Thanks for the offer to lend me the film Nicola, but I am more Rogers and Hammerstein than punk rock (its an age thing giggle)

[reggie]

Here is another question ? can anyone remember a film with Yul Brynner where he played either a Transvestite or a Drag queen, I can only remember the scene where he took off his wig in a Bar. This will be one for either the older generation or a real film buff.

yours hopefully

[Nicola D]

I got this off of Wikipedia:

Brynner also appeared in drag in an unbilled role in the Peter Sellers comedy The Magic Christian

Hope that helps.

[secondtimeout]

For your eyes only has to be one of these films for me, the one with Caroline Cossey as the bond girl. :cool:

For years I never knew she was a MTF TS, I just saw her as a woman, it wasn't until I saw the newspaper article about her that I knew. Even watching the film now it still makes me wonder.

[julieblack]

hi regine the film you want is called the magic christian made in 1968 all i did was go to IDBM that has a list of films he made


julieblack

[reggie]

Thanks Julie I was begining to think I had dreamt it

[Ellena]

Hi, I just I thought I put a word in for Transamerica - more honest down to earth feel about.

Ellena

[Nicola D]

Thanks Julie I was begining to think I had dreamt it

Excuse me but I'm sure I also mentioned it (2 posts above julie), no disrespect to julie, but i hate to be left out !!!

YES Transamerica ?
Why havent they made Transunited kingdom or Transbritain or Transengland,
America is'nt the only place in the world where TS's exist
AND Hollywood doesn't have a good track record for telling the truth (pearl harber, U571)
Yes Transamerica was the most realistic TS film so far but I'd like to see better.

[reggie]

Sorry Nicola, another senior moment :(

[Nicola D]

Thank You Reggie :D

[reggie]

I have just seen the latest St Trinians film, and of course the Headmistress is played by a man, Rupert Everet in this case.

This of course reminded me of all the previous St Trinians movies where Alistair Sim and Lionel Jeffries appeared as women or crossdressers respectively. Great British Films !!!

[Stephanie_Parker]

I don't want to appear unintellectual on my second post, but I'm very taken with the 'Rocky Horror Show', I've just about worn the tape out.

Stephanie xx

[Nicola D]

I think everyone has seen Rocky Horror (film & stage) but it is a classic.
If you've worn the tape out, why not upgrade to DVD?

[Linzi]

Who the H--l is Hedwig

:DI thought 'Hedwig' was Harry Potter's Owl, until I discovered Smirnoff!.........;)

[Diana Richards]

Just a word up for Soldiers Girl, which makes me cry and caused a huge storm in the TG community over in the states, and also Almodovars 'Bad Education', two of my favourites.
Diana
x

[Bernadet]

My favorite song HAS to be " I feel like a women" by Shania Twain,no joking it really does make me feel good to listen and dance to.My fav stage show...Rocky Horror....in the Palace theatre In Manchester.....Was the first time i was out in public,albeit with a girlfriend of mine who managed to persuade me.Havnt looked back since. Bernadet

[becky]

For me it has to be La Cage Aux Folles the French camp farce. It's so over the top and so funny. People may know it better as the Birdcage staring Robin Williams. That was an okay film but never caught the over the top nature of the French film. Kinky boots is is also a real fav of ours and always cheers us up.

[Nicola D]

Welcome to the forum Becky,

I can't say that i've seen La Cage Aux Folles but I do have The Birdcage starring Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, I think it's hilarious.

As for Kinky Boots, I remember watching a documentary about the factory owner who had decided to make womens shoes for crossdressers and was at a trade show in europe. I was amazed a few years later when a film was made about the same guy. Not too bad a film either.

[becky]

Thanks for the welcome Nicola. I did hear that Kinky boots was based on reality
but wasn't sure how true it was. Another great film that we love is Breakfast on Pluto. The trouble is theres just so many great films out there.