John Waters

Filmmaker and author

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Filmmaker and author; former host of The Spirit Awards and himself a Spirit Award nominee

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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

Favorite Books: John Waters and Elif Batuman

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