Daniel Robert Epstein: John Waters - A Dirty Shame

how timely?!?

Bmore represent! JW is the man!

I mostly love his movies from Polyester and earlier... but I saw him earlier this year, and he's definitely still funn to see speaking, live in person.
I never saw Cry Baby or Hairspray because I didn't think they were "tough" looking enough and I didn't like Serial Mom or Pecker... but I'm starting to want to see them now. I'm more receptive to musicals and cheese.

John himself had said that his favorite was Multiple Maniacs but this year he said Female Trouble. Mine also used to be Multiple Maniacs but I'm leaning more towards his choice or Pink Flamingos now. His '70s movies are all of a greater whole, anyway.

The man is a goddamn genius. Period.

My parents raised me on John Waters...we still quote lines from his book on tape (him reading it) Shock Value. If I could get my hands on that tape I'd trade an ovary for it.

Last spring I drove up to Philly and we drove through Baltimore and I wanted to stop (but we didnt' have time) just to buy a souvenirr. I did get to say, "Hey kids, we're going to baltimore! YAY Baltimore!!"

My parents went to meet him when he spoke at the University of TN, but I missed it ,*pout*

I hope the city recognizes him as a treasure.

And I agree...total genius.


[Edited on Dec 18, 2004 by hardcoregirl]

What a great interview.

His movies don't seem off the wall or screwy to me - just inspired. Kinda like the marx brothers meet orson welles.
Why is it that he seems more grounded and honest than any other movie director in america?

American Hero.

I want to add

Love the man

I guess it's about to come out on DVD or something? But I thought he was promoting his John Waters Christmas record.

I want to say this was an awesome interview.. It was so great to read, being the huge John Waters fan that I am. Now when I picture him, I can hear the music he talks about from Cinderella. how fitting !
i've always loved all of his films, Polyester being pretty much my favourite, I mean c'mon..Stiv Bators with a baseball bat and skin tight jeans!!! HOT !!!
I only wish Wendy O. Williams would have performed in one of his movies back in her day.
Once again, thanks to Suicide Girls for the interview! and to John!!

Hey! John Waters lives a few blocks from me. we shop at the same grocery store. i rock.

yes for the pj shout out.

Oh how I loathe you. My envy is deeper than my hatred for pork.

John. John! It's the other way round!!!

It's cute if a guy says in a bar "Nice arse" (but prolly "ass" coz they all want to sound like Americans). If the guy said "Hey nice cunt" I'd kick him in the head

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[Edited on Dec 20, 2004 by stargrrl]

Yay I love John Waters!!! I went to Baltimore once to visit Divines grave. I ended up getting wasted, talkin shit to 6 fat ghetto bitches who kicked my Ass!!

I love John Waters Tooo!!! He is the only man I drool over...yeah that's right I want him...I own ALL of his films and the best IMO is Desperate Living. Pink Flamingos, Polyester, Mulitple Maniacs, Mondo Trasho...all great but Desperate Living takes the cake. I love this man!!

Is there ANYWAY i can get a copy of that picture because my fave SG and director together in one picture...ahhh I will pay mucho dinero $$$ for that pic...please!!!!