John Waters

director/author

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John Waters talks about his exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and his boundary-pushing films.

John Waters on going mainstream, new Academy Museum exhibit, and drag acceptance

John Waters talks about his exhibit at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and his boundary-pushing films.

from Greater LA

Filmmaker John Waters is known for his singular taste and aesthetic in films like “Hairspray,” Polyester,” and “Pink Flamingos.”

Filmmaker and writer John Waters on making his audience root for the villains

Filmmaker John Waters is known for his singular taste and aesthetic in films like “Hairspray,” Polyester,” and “Pink Flamingos.”

from The Treatment

Director John Waters has helmed many cult classics including “Hairspray,” “Polyester,” and “Pink Flamingos.” His newest project is a novel called “Liarmouth: A Feel Bad Novel.”

The Treat: Filmmaker and novelist John Waters on the film that shocked and titillated him as a young boy

Director John Waters has helmed many cult classics including “Hairspray,” “Polyester,” and “Pink Flamingos.” His newest project is a novel called “Liarmouth: A Feel Bad Novel.”

from The Treatment

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