John Waters: This Filthy World (2007)
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In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir… More In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine. Captured live at the Harry du Jur Playhouse in New York, this performance is filled with the unique brand of outrageous insight and candid wit that has earned the so-called "Prince of Puke" an eternal place in the hearts of mischief-loving miscreants everywhere. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Jeff Garlin
- Genres
- Documentary, Television, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 2006 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 12, 2006
Critic Reviews
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Rob Gonsalves, eFilmCritic.com
Fans of his films will appreciate that Waters offers at least one witty anecdote about each.
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Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
This may just be a film of one of Waters' university appearances, but it's thoroughly entertaining as he takes a trip through his own filmography, hilariously revealing all kinds of truths about society along the way.
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Martin Hoyle, Financial Times
Very funny.
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Anthony Quinn, Daily Telegraph
John Waters delivers a lecture, part-memoir, part-stand-up, on his life in movies, and proves himself an oddly winsome anecdotalist.
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Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
As well as being a cult movie legend, John Waters turns out to be an excellent stand-up comic and all-around raconteur.
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