John Waters, Allison Madwatkins

Jeff Garlin's documentary on the work of John Waters.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 26 min.

Directed by: Jeff Garlin

Release Date: November 24, 2006

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  • April 18, 2008
    Unlike the synopsis says, this isn't a doc on Waters, it's Waters live doing some stand-up with some reflection on his movies, inspiration, actors, incidents with censors, hobbies, and just suggesting some things that everyone should be doing, like instead of expensive lobbying, ...( read more)just send some drag queens to a politician's house to make snappy remarks about the wife's fashion sense, or making the Army all-volunteer lesbian because "they'd find Osama Bin-Laden". Waters also has some great anecdotes, like how Divine crawled around in pig shit on an early shoot, how a fan whipped out a fresh bloodied tampon for Waters to sign at a book signing, when Polyester came out, his delight at every film-goer globe-wide interested in sniffing the fart smell on the Odor-Rama cards, and when he screened "Pink Flamingos" for a special group of his pupils (a prison class of convicted murderers) they all responded with "you are seriously fucked up man!".
    If you like Waters (esp in interviews or chatting about film-stuff) then you must see this.
  • December 30, 2007
    It's always great listening to John Waters, whether it be on a commentary track or an interview. This film is no different. Waters is always engaging and Garlin really never interferes with the show. Good stuff.
  • September 27, 2009
    John Waters gives his uniquely, hysterical view of film making and life in general. He covers every thing you want to know, and a lot of stuff that you may not have thought you wanted to know, but deep down inside that little voice was saying, "teach me the ways of filth, O elde...( read more)r". John Waters advocates film terrorism, using emergency food vouchers to throw dinner parties, and metal fringe outfits for people sentenced to the electric chair which will stand on end when they throw the switch. It doesn't matter if you're a serious film fan, a John Waters fan, or just like stand up comedy. Everyone can get something out of this.
  • April 2, 2009
    communist, capitalist... all fart sniffers!
  • September 27, 2008
    He would be great at stand up comedy.The filmed lecture was very funny.
  • July 1, 2008
    I laughed out loud throughout.
    Highly recommended.
  • June 24, 2008
    So hilarious...I could listen to this man talk for hours...especially when he is answering all the questions you want to know.
  • May 11, 2008
    A very rare look into the mind of a director. Good stuff.
  • May 11, 2008
    The fabulous John Waters on stage talking about everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask him. He speaks about his films, the actors he's worked with, the reactions he has received, the directors he's loved and his crazy fans. I love this guy so I was happy to get th...( read more)e chance to see this film. Thanks to comedian Jeff Garlin for capturing this bizarre and brilliant American man.
  • February 11, 2008
    Terrific spoken word/stand up performance by John Waters, who waxes poetic about his films, his career and philosophies on life in this 90 minute film.

    Fun stuff, check it out!

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  • jdlightning69
    May 11, 2008
    I adore John Waters for being himself. Here is 150% Waters. In other words, if you like the man, you will love hearing what he has to say for himself.

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