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Post by petrolino on Oct 27, 2018 3:19:36 GMT
It's hard to think of a filmmaker who began more underground and became more overground than John Waters. We've had major art installations and art exhibitions connected to Waters' work here in U K, notably in the city of London.
What's your favourite John Waters movie (if you have one)?
Thanks!
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Oct 27, 2018 11:48:03 GMT
Polyester (1981) was crazy. I still haven't seen any of his movies made before that one.
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Post by Captain Spencer on Oct 27, 2018 13:10:59 GMT
Serial Mom would be my favorite, it was hilarious.
Cecil B. DeMented is a great one, too, and is severely underrated.
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Post by Terrapin Station on Oct 27, 2018 13:23:55 GMT
Yeah, Serial Mom was probably my favorite, too, and I also remember liking Cecil B. Demented okay, alhough I don't remember much about it at this point--I only saw it once, when it was in theaters.
There are a couple of his films I haven't seen (including Pecker and A Dirty Shame . . . well, unless I saw one or both and just don't recall them, which is possible).
I don't really care for Cry-Baby, Hairspray etc. sorts of films or for his Pink Flamingos, Multiple Maniacs, etc. mode. I would have liked more work from Waters in the vein of Serial Mom.
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on Oct 27, 2018 13:40:47 GMT
Serial Mom is a real hoot, such a shame Waters doesn't make movies anymore.
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 27, 2018 14:10:06 GMT
I confess I have only seen Hairspray … Having seen clips and read about his films, I know that M. Waters would not be my cuppa but the trivia on his page is pretty interesting readding. www.imdb.com/name/nm0000691/bio?ref_=nm_ql_dyk_2#triviaTwo items in particular stand out: Was considered for the role of Det. John Munch on Homicide: Life on the Street (1993). As a youth, he made as much as $50 a week doing puppet shows for the neighborhood children, and was often hired to entertain at birthday parties. He stated that many of his puppet shows were inspired by the gimmick-heavy films of William Castle.
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Post by petrolino on Oct 28, 2018 2:30:56 GMT
Yeah, Serial Mom was probably my favorite, too, and I also remember liking Cecil B. Demented okay, alhough I don't remember much about it at this point--I only saw it once, when it was in theaters. There are a couple of his films I haven't seen (including Pecker and A Dirty Shame . . . well, unless I saw one or both and just don't recall them, which is possible). I don't really care for Cry-Baby, Hairspray etc. sorts of films or for his Pink Flamingos, Multiple Maniacs, etc. mode. I would have liked more work from Waters in the vein of Serial Mom.
I'm not a big fan of 'Cry-Baby' or 'Hairspray' either, but I do like 'A Dirty Shame' and 'Pecker'. Those two are worth checking out.
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Post by jervistetch on Oct 28, 2018 2:46:08 GMT
As a youth, he made as much as $50 a week doing puppet shows for the neighborhood children, and was often hired to entertain at birthday parties. He stated that many of his puppet shows were inspired by the gimmick-heavy films of William Castle. Speaking of William Castle, John Waters wrote a book of short stories and essays named CRACKPOT. One of the essays is titled "Whatever Happened to Showmanship". It describes Castle's outlandish and sensational methods of promoting his films through hype and gimmickry. It is absolutely hilarious. I heartily recommend the book. It's a light and thoroughly enjoyable read. CRACKPOT
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Post by BATouttaheck on Oct 28, 2018 2:54:51 GMT
jervistetch Sounds good. I just finished watching Castle's 13 Ghosts with the gimmick in this one being that special colored lenses were provided with which to "see" the ghosts. Waters and a Castle inspired puppet show … I wonder if the parents had any idea just what they were in for ! Sounds even scarier than a Garth Game !
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Post by Lebowskidoo 🦞 on May 4, 2019 13:06:58 GMT
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