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John Waters

John Waters

  1. YOU KILLED ME FIRST: The Cinema of Transgression
    Dazed Digital logo Dazed Digital 20 minutes ago
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    Cinema of Transgression coined by Zedd aimed to outrage and violate morals and sensibilities, not pushing, but breaking with whatever boundaries it found. The term transgressive itself was first used by Zedd to describe his legacy with revolutionary...

  2. Your butt, Portlandias jokes
    Atlanta Creative Loafing logo Atlanta Creative Loafing 1 day ago
    Fred Armisen (right) lounges with "Portlandia" co-star Carrie Brownstein.

    "I got sent to the school psychologist because they thought I was crazy," he says. "I was kind of upset by it because I thought I was trying to be funny, you know?" Then he discovered John Waters. "In a crazy coincidence, I heard a radio interview with...

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    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Jonathan D. Lovitz, Lauren LoGiudice and George Ortiz attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Jonathan D. Lovitz, Lauren LoGiudice and George Ortiz attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City. View Photo »

  4. I would come out like a hippie pimp, with a cowboy shirt
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  5. Have a blast with ‘Hairspray’
    Napa Valley Register logo Napa Valley Register 1 day ago

    In 1988, he made “Hairspray,” a film set in 1962 Baltimore with a cast that by silver screen standards were much closer to Main Street than Hollywood Boulevard. It starred Riki Lake, Sonny Bono, Debbie Harry and Divine, a.k.a. Harris Glenn Milstead,...

  6. An insider's guide to 'Simpsons' favorite episodes
    USA Today logo USA Today 1 day ago

    "The classic sequence where Homer skateboards over Springfield Gorge (is) still one of the funniest sequences ever on television." •Homer's Phobia, Feb. 16, 1997 (Season 8). Homer worries that a friend's (John Waters) influence might make Bart become gay.

  7. The Simpsons: John Waters
    Wired logo Wired 1 day ago

    Well have no fear, Gerber's surviv... The makers of Tower Heist recreated six blocks of the Thanksgiving Day parade for ... Game|Life returns in an all-new podcast! This week, make your own levels and story... Video produced by the Crew Earth...

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    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus, John Waters, Javier Gomez, Jessica Press and Sebastian La Cause attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus, John Waters, Javier Gomez, Jessica Press and Sebastian La Cause attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City. View Photo »

  9. That’s really nice. I love John Waters. He’s a great filmmaker
    SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 1 month ago
  10. John Waters on Nightline
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  11. Chubb Lawsuit Involves Actress Marisa Tomei, Director John Waters
    Hartford Courant logo Hartford Courant 3 days ago

    Chubb group of insurance companies with offices in Connecticut are suing actress Marisa Tomei for a water leak at her New York City condominium that damaged units below hers — including one owned by director John Waters. The insurers are seeking a total...

  12. The Social Network
    Irish Times logo Irish Times 6 days ago
    Well read: above, Ian-Lloyd Anderson, Kim Harris and Fiach Mac Conghail

    He’s putting the final touches to a new live show due out at the end of April. Who we saw Sen David Norris; journalist John Waters; actor Alan Stanford; barrister Colum Walsh, who is taking part in a Valentine’s Concert with the Leeson Park Players...

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About John Waters

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John Samuel Waters, Jr. (born April 22, 1946) is an American filmmaker, actor, writer, celebrity, visual artist and art collector, who rose to fame in the early 1970s for his transgressive cult films. Waters' 1970s and early '80s trash films feature his regular troupe of actors known as Dreamlanders — among them Divine, Mary Vivian Pearce, and... Full Article

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus and John Waters attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.
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  1. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus and John Waters attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus and John Waters attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

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  2. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Film Director John Waters attends the Museum of Modern Art's 4th Annual Film benefit 'A Tribute to Pedro Almodovar' at the Museum of Modern Art on November 15, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Film Director John Waters attends the Museum of Modern Art's 4th Annual Film benefit 'A Tribute to Pedro Almodovar' at the Museum of Modern Art on November 15, 2011 in New York City.

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  3. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Performer Jon Waters sings on stage during the Australian Olympic Committee Black Tie Dinner at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 27, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 27: Performer Jon Waters sings on stage during the Australian Olympic Committee Black Tie Dinner at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre on July 27, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.

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  4. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Jonathan D. Lovitz, Lauren LoGiudice and George Ortiz attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Jonathan D. Lovitz, Lauren LoGiudice and George Ortiz attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

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  5. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Sebastian La Cause attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: Sebastian La Cause attends the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

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  6. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: John Waters and Deborah Mailman arrive on the red carpet ahead of the 2011 Logie Awards at Crown Palladium on May 1, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images logo Getty Images 9 months ago

    MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: John Waters and Deborah Mailman arrive on the red carpet ahead of the 2011 Logie Awards at Crown Palladium on May 1, 2011 in Melbourne, Australia.

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  7. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: Filmmaker John Waters attends the Broadway opening night of 'High' at the Booth Theatre on April 19, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 19: Filmmaker John Waters attends the Broadway opening night of 'High' at the Booth Theatre on April 19, 2011 in New York City.

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  8. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Director John Waters attends the Broadway opening night of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 10, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Director John Waters attends the Broadway opening night of 'Catch Me If You Can' at the Neil Simon Theatre on April 10, 2011 in New York City.

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  9. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Director John Waters attends the after party for the New York premiere 'Blank City' at Madam Wong's on April 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Director John Waters attends the after party for the New York premiere 'Blank City' at Madam Wong's on April 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  10. NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Author and director John Waters attends the New York premiere 'Blank City' at IFC Center on April 5, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 05: Author and director John Waters attends the New York premiere 'Blank City' at IFC Center on April 5, 2011 in New York City.

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  11. NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Director John Waters and actress Quinn McColgan attend the after party for the 'Mildred Pierce' premiere in the the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel on March 21, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 21: Director John Waters and actress Quinn McColgan attend the after party for the 'Mildred Pierce' premiere in the the Grand Ballroom at The Plaza Hotel on March 21, 2011 in New York City.

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  12. Actor and director John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California February 27, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Actor and director John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Viewing Party in West Hollywood, California February 27, 2011.

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  13. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Director John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Director John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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  14. WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Actor John Waters arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party at the Pacific Design Center on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

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  15. Director John Waters arrives at the 2011 Elton John Academy Award viewing party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    Director John Waters arrives at the 2011 Elton John Academy Award viewing party in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2011.

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  16. Filmmaker John Waters arrives at the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on February 26, 2011. This is the 26th annual Spirit Awards, Film Independents event which honors films made by filmmakers who embody independence and originality. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    Filmmaker John Waters arrives at the Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California on February 26, 2011. This is the 26th annual Spirit Awards, Film Independents event which honors films made by filmmakers who embody independence and originality.

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  17. Director John Waters arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California February 26, 2011. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Director John Waters arrives at the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, California February 26, 2011.

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  18. SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Director John Waters attends the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards hosted by Jameson Irish Whiskey at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    SANTA MONICA, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Director John Waters attends the 2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards hosted by Jameson Irish Whiskey at Santa Monica Beach on February 26, 2011 in Santa Monica, California.

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  19. John Waters is seen onstage at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in Santa Monica, Calif. AP Photo logo AP Photo 11 months ago

    John Waters is seen onstage at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, in Santa Monica, Calif.

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  20. In this photo provided by the Provincetown International Film Festival, actress Kathleen Turner greets filmmaker John Waters at the screening of her new movie "The Perfect Family," at the opening night of the festival in Provincetown, Mass. , Thursday, June 16, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

    In this photo provided by the Provincetown International Film Festival, actress Kathleen Turner greets filmmaker John Waters at the screening of her new movie "The Perfect Family," at the opening night of the festival in Provincetown, Mass. , Thursday, June 16, 2011.

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  21. FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 file photo, actress Marisa Tomei attends the premiere of "Ides of March" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. A lawsuit claims a leak from Marisa Tomei's New York City apartment has damaged the homes of two downstairs neighbors, including director... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    FILE - In this Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 file photo, actress Marisa Tomei attends the premiere of "Ides of March" at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York. A lawsuit claims a leak from Marisa Tomei's New York City apartment has damaged the homes of two downstairs neighbors, including director...

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Eduardo Donati, Loreen Arbus and John Waters attend the John Waters Retrospective Q&A at the Museum of Modern Art on November 17, 2011 in New York City.

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  1. I would come out like a hippie pimp, with a cowboy shirt
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  2. That’s really nice. I love John Waters. He’s a great filmmaker
    SOURCE: MSN Entertainment 1 month ago
  3. Nobody pays $5 million for a movie anymore. You have to make it for $500,000
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  4. I used to watch the original John Waters movie when I was younger, and I identified with her comedic character and her innocence — but then she ends up being almost the least innocent at the end!
    SOURCE: Vancouver Sun 2 months ago
  5. The mayor of Baltimore hired me and didn't know what I was going to say ... There were a few stony-faced ones.
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  6. My Broadway career ended when 'Cry-Baby' didn't work
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  7. I have an art version; I have a gay version; I have a foreign version ... I've played in prison - talk about blue-collar audiences.
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  8. except Divine died a week after it opened.
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  9. I thought my career was over when it came out and we got a PG
    – John Waters SOURCE: AZ starnet.com 2 months ago
  10. We were very touched by (the performance), and very moved, so congrats! I’m giving you a good review
    – John Waters SOURCE: WCCO 2 months ago
  11. Dumbbell censors are easy ... You use their quotes in the ad. Liberal censors are much harder to fight.
    – John Waters SOURCE: The Advocate 2 months ago
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