This Filthy World

I think I have somehow been switched to the Bizarro World--after all, what else could explain how John Waters has gone mainstream?! Back in the 60s, 70s and early 80s, he was the creator of many sick and twisted comedies that... Full review

Coincidentally, I saw this one-man show right after watching Trantasia. How appropriate. Getting to know John Waters and his mind was a worthwhile experience.He talks about how he got started and gives brief discussions on all of his films, interspersed... Full review

Well, this is not what others call "a movie", but for me definitely the very best cinema experience of the year (Berlin Filmfestival)! 450 gags within 84 minutes, if you know his movies-- and still 250, if you're a newbie...for... Full review

Well, what can be said about what is just a stand-up gig...I'm not sure this is particularly suited to the big screen, but that's not to say it wasn't enjoyable to watch.I have to be honest and say I didn't... Full review

"Why dost thou converse with that trunk of humours, that bolting-hutch of beastliness, that swollen parcel of dropsies, that huge bombard of sack, that stuffed cloakbag of guts, that roasted Manningtree ox with the pudding in his belly, that reverend... Full review

John Waters did a one man show a year or two ago around the country. This film shows the whole show. Basically it's just Waters talking about good (and bad) taste, all his movies, his battles with the ratings board... Full review

It's really interesting that my favorite movie in the Istanbul Film Festival so far is the least cinematic of them all. Essentially, "This Filthy World" is just a means of taking John Waters' one-man show to people who can't see... Full review

Waters maintains the spirit of his early appearances in "This Filthy World," though his new show tackles "my whole life, my whole filmography, and my top ten greatest hits of obsession," Waters said. In developing "This Filthy World," Waters set out to "cover everything that I have been interested in: aberrant human behavior, movies, art films, crime, parents, advice on how to be a happy juvenile delinquent - all the things that I find joy in. ... Full Review

In This Filthy World , John Waters takes us through the making of his films chronologically and we encounter some fantastic characters along the way. One reason why Waters is so endearing is the inclusion he preaches, and this inclusive embrace is spread wide . ... Full Review

What can you tell me about your one-man show, This Filthy World - Filthier and More Horrible , that you'll be performing in Las Vegas? ... Full Article

Johns Waters walks into This Filthy World through the door of a confessional -- an altogether fitting entrance for the filmmaker the late William S. ... Full Article

Waters makes an immensely entertaining host, even if the film is basically just a recording of his admittedly hilarious solo show. What's it all about? ... Full Article

New York City's Harry De Jur Playhouse, is revealing, allowing the filmmaker to illuminate the evolution of his illustriously dirty career. Waters's affection for the work of the Kuchar brothers, Kenneth Anger, and Jack Smith won't come as a surprise... ... Full Article

We don't love stand-up pics for the well-timed pan to the audience. From Richard Pryor : Live on the Sunset Strip to Bill Hicks : Sane Man , it's the charisma of a great performer that makes us forget that... ... Full Article

Review Some people have the gift of being effortlessly fascinating, and director John Waters is one of them. A good thing too, because theres really nothing more to this live performance than the king of low-brow recounting his adventures in... ... Full Article