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To celebrate the newly opened John Waters: Pope of Trash exhibition at the Academy Museum here in LA, Marie and Blaire are paying tribute to their favorite Filth Elder with Cry-Baby! We talk about the work of the late Van Smith, the costume designer for all of Waters's movies, the enduring style icon that is Wanda Woodward, and the timeless appeal of a black leather jacket. We also discuss the VMAs, Gilmore Girls fall fashion inspo, the search for a good pair of pants for hip-hop dance class, and more! Mentions: John Waters: Pope of Trash Vixen by Micheline Pitt For visuals of the costumes, follow us on: Instagram at @makeovermontagepodcast TikTok at @makeovermontagepodcast Follow Marie on Instagram and Blaire on Instagram To request a movie for us to cover, DM us on Insta or hit us up at makeovermontagepod[at]gmail.com. Call us at our sexy new hotline: (323) 487-2383. We wanna hear from you!
Voici un film coloré, gay, et fort bien coiffé, jʹai nommé Hairspray, de John Waters, une comédie sortie en 1988. Mais comment dire…. Hairspray est une réalisation du pape du mauvais goût, du cinéma trash américain, qui, ici, met de lʹeau dans son vin ou de la laque dans ses cheveux, pour proposer un film un peu plus familial que ses œuvres précédentes. Mais ça reste particulier. Hairspray est un film qui va vous interpeler. Déjà parce quʹil vous donnera envie de danser. Cʹest un film qui se moque des émissions de télévisées des années 60 où des jeunes gens, blancs si possibles et pas trop moches, se trémoussaient sur un Madison, un Mashed Patato, un Twist, ou toute autre danse du moment. Ensuite, parce quʹil résonne bizarrement. Derrière la danse, le glamour, les paillettes et les coupes de cheveux incroyables, se cachent des réalités sociales et sociétales que John Waters dénonce : le racisme et lʹexclusion des gens différents du paysage médiatique, en lʹoccurrence, mais également de tout un pan culturel contemporain. Les années 60 à Baltimore, la ville de John Waters, ne sont pas tendres pour les Afro-américains ni pour les obèses ou les personnes en surpoids. Hairspray est un film criard, avec des comédiens et comédiennes un peu brut de décoffrage, avec pas mal dʹartistes reconnus comme Sonny Bono, ex-compagnon de Cher, Debbie Harry, la chanteuse de Blondie, avec Ruth Brown, chanteuse, the Queen of R&B, avec Pia Zadora et plein de jeunes gens dont Ricki Lake qui interprète le personnage principal. Hairspray, premier film grand public de John Waters est aussi le dernier de Divine, son acteur fétiche, un travesti obèse décédé peu après. Mais nous allons vous raconter tout ça. Nous avons des archives, des interviews, des extraits, et beaucoup de musique. Place à la critique sociale, au pastiche et à la danse dans Travelling. REFERENCES Growing Up with John Waters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SacAtnVccpI John Waters (& Divine) on Letterman, Part 1 of 3: 1982 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIPF8mk1a4Q Popopop A l'occasion de la parution de son autobiographie "M. Je sais tout", Antoine de Caunes et Charline Roux accueillent le réalisateur américain John Waters. https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceinter/podcasts/popopop/les-memoires-de-john-waters-5422415 John Waters, 'Mr. Know-it-all : The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder', New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019 Publié en français sous le titre M. Je-Sais-Tout: Conseils impurs d'un vieux dégueulasse, Paris, Actes Sud, 2021, traduit par Laure Manceau.
Contents- Biography- RecommendationsBiographyPaul is an entertainment executive, educator, and experienced stage performer who is passionate about all aspects of artistic and civic communication. He graduated Northwestern in 2000 with degrees in Voice & Opera (B.Mus.) and History (B.A.). He also participated in the Musical Theatre Certificate Program. After getting his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley, Paul worked as a litigation attorney for two top San Francisco law firms before moving to Los Angeles with his partner of 21 years (also a Northwestern graduate!). As a business affairs executive in Hollywood, Paul has negotiated high-profile talent, rights, and licensing deals for NBCUniversal, Miramax, Warner Bros., and starting in July, Amazon Studios. In addition to his legal and entertainment industry experience, Paul is an accomplished stage performer, with credits including: classical (LA Opera, SF Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra), jazz (Monterey Jazz Festival, numerous jazz clubs), theatre (Cabrillo Music Theatre, Glendale Centre Theatre, New Musicals, Inc.), and improvisation (studying with Groundlings, UCB, Impro Theatre, and Studio ACT). As a teacher and consultant, Paul developed and taught Entertainment Law courses for U.C. Berkeley and Chapman. He frequently teaches improvisation, presence, and performance skills to executives and lawyers at conferences and law firms around the country. Most recently, Paul conceived and taught a popular course at The University of Chicago entitled "Presence: Performance Skills for Lawyers", where he marries as many of his academic and professional interests as possible.Paul is also passionate about LGBTQ+ equality and representation, and has served on the boards of the National LGBT Bar Association and the organization that formed the foundation of the NU Pride Alumni Club (NUPAC).RecommendationsAfter the interview, Paul shared several fantastic recommendations:"For TV, I'll selfishly recommend "The Flight Attendant" on HBOMax, since that was the last show I worked on at Warner Bros.... it's great, and season 2 features Mae Martin, an amazing non-binary actor/comedian, alongside a wonderfully talented cast. For unscripted, "We're Here" (HBO) is a fantastic and moving example of people working through LGBTQ+-related trauma and connecting over differences, particularly season 2. And I'll throw in two recent memoirs written by trailblazing queer artistic talents: John Waters "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder" and Harvey Fierstein "I Was Better Last Night". "--Interested in updates and exclusive invitations from Northwestern's global LGBTQ+ affinity club? NUPAC is free to join! Support the show
Today on the 5: On a recent long drive I finally got around to listening to the audio book of Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder. The one and only John Waters reads what is among the best memoirs I've ever heard.
[REBROADCAST FROM May 22, 2019] John Waters joins us to talk about his book, Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, and his incredible career. This segment was picked by our Producer Ursula Sommer.
[REBROADCAST FROM MAY 22, 2019] On November 11, 2020, The New York Times reported that the one and only John Waters will donate 372 works of art to the Baltimore Museum of Art. We're re-broadcasting his interview about his book, Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, in which he offers advice for young creators.
Note: We’re on tape today, replaying some of our favorite conversations. On today's episode of Boston Public Radio: New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik discussed his latest book, "A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism.” Harvard Business School behavioral economist Michael Norton explained the pathology of the “ask braggart,” a person whose sole motivation behind asking you a question is to tell you about themselves. Norman Mineta, the former statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, talked about about a new PBS documentary, "Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story." New Yorker staff writer George Packer discussed his latest book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century." John Waters, filmmaker, writer, artist, and one of our greatest cultural commentators, discussed his latest book, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder." Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of BoJack Horseman, discussed his collection of short stories, "Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory." Author Ben Mezrich discussed his latest book, "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Redemption and Betrayal."
[audio mp3=“Link goes here"][/audio]https://media.talkaboutlasvegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/22213232/John_Watters_082420.mp3This week, Ira spoke with iconic filmmaker, actor and author John Waters, author of the new book, “Mr. Know-It-All, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder.” In this episode of Talk About Las Vegas, Waters talks about his practical tips for making movies and dealing with Hollywood; how rejection is part of show business; his connections with Las Vegas; the day Liberace called him; how this is a country where he can be a provocateur and not face the firing squad; why old friends are important; and his only regret in life.
Tom's guest for the hour today is the celebrated Baltimore-based artist, John Waters. He’s the director of 16 films, the author of nine books, a visual artist with museum shows to his credit, a spoken word artist, an actor, and most recently, a pitchman for haute couture. His latest book, published last year and now out in paperback, is called Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder. It's part memoir, part advice column, and part peroration on the passing parade. It’s a fascinating, funny, and insightful commentary on subjects as disparate as the nature of celebrity, and the snobbishness of restaurants, the art market and architecture, and it’s an often deeply personal take on the importance of family and friends. Waters offers a behind the scenes look at the sausage making of his movies, from his transgressive cult classics to his mainstream hits. And he ruminates unstintingly on his successes and his mistakes during a long career in which he has re-invented himself multiple times. John Waters joins Tom on the phone from Provincetown, Massachusetts. Calls, emails and tweets are welcomed.
On today's pre-taped episode of Boston Public Radio: Jim and Margery talked to New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik about his latest book, "A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism." Harvard Business School behavioral economist Michael Norton looked at the pathology of the “ask braggart,” the person whose sole motivation behind asking you a question is to tell you about themselves. Jim and Margery talked to Norman Mineta, the former statesman who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, about a new PBS documentary, "Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story." New Yorker Staff writer George Packer discussed his latest book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century." Filmmaker, writer, artist John Waters talked to Jim and Margery about his latest book, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder." Raphael Bob-Waksberg, creator of “Bojack Horseman” discussed his collection of short stories, "Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory." Ben Mezrich discussed his latest book, "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Redemption and Betrayal."
In this power episode of Talking Story, legendary director John Waters ("Hairspray," "Cry Baby," "Cecil B. Demented") joins Cantore (sans Meryl) for a rapid-fire discussion about his new book, Mr.Know-It–All, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, and forthcoming San Diego show. Open to all ages, A John Waters Christmas: Filthier & Merrier ..."It'll Stuff Your Turkey" lands at the Observatory North Park on Saturday, December 7th.
In this power episode of Talking Story, legendary director John Waters ("Hairspray," "Cry Baby," "Cecil B. Demented") joins Cantore (sans Meryl) for a rapid-fire discussion about his new book, Mr.Know-It–All, The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, and forthcoming San Diego show. Open to all ages, A John Waters Christmas: Filthier & Merrier ..."It'll Stuff Your Turkey" lands at the Observatory North Park on Saturday, December 7th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transgressive auteur/icon John Waters serves it up raw in his memoir-cum-self-help-book Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder. Fellow Baltimore native Rob Spillman, author of the memoir All Tomorrow's Parties, interviews Waters in an hour full of outrageous one-liners. (Recorded at St. Joseph's College on May 22, 2019.)
Today on Boston Public Radio: Jim and Margery talked to New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik about his latest book, "A Thousand Small Sanities: The Moral Adventure of Liberalism." Harvard Business School behavioral economist Michael Norton joined us for his monthly appearance when he explains us to ourselves. Today we looked at the pathology of the “ask braggart,” the person whose sole motivation behind asking you a question is to tell you about themselves. Jim and Margery talked to Norman Mineta, the former statesman and Japanese internment camp survivor who served as cabinet secretary for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush about a new PBS documentary,* "*Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story." New Yorker Staff writer George Packer discussed his latest book, "Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century." Filmmaker, writer, artist and one of our greatest cultural commentators John Waters talked to Jim and Margery about his latest book, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder." Creator of Bojack Horseman, Raphael Bob-Waksberg discussed his new collection of short stories. "Someone Who Will Love You in All Your Damaged Glory." Ben Mezrich discusses his latest book, "Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Redemption and Betrayal." This episode of *Boston Public Radio was previously taped.*
In this episode of Booklist’s Shelf Care: The Podcast, we get a little otherworldly, to coincide with our August Spotlight on SF/Fantasy & Horror, and also because it’s never not a good time to talk about helping genre-reading patrons. First, Susan talks to RA maven and horror expert Becky Spratford about nostalgia, body horror, and queer Cthulu retellings, and how horror-reading patrons want to be helped. Then, Audio Editor Heather Booth refutes the idea that writers shouldn’t narrate their own audiobooks with some fantastic self-narrated famous-person memoirs on audio. Finally, Susan corrals Maggie Reagan, Teen Feelings Expert, about being a grown-up who reads teen books, the undying appeal of vampires, and a few forthcoming books she can’t wait to share. Here’s what we talked about: RA for All The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Horror Ladies of Horror Fiction Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste Caitlín R. Kiernan, queer, non-binary Lovecraftian updater The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle “The Horror at Red Hook” by H. P. Lovecraft A People’s Future of the United States, edited by Victor LaValle and John Joseph Adams Ellen Datlow, horror anthologist extraordinaire Growing Things and Other Stories by Paul Tremblay Full Throttle by Joe Hill Movies & TV: Netflix’s Bird Box, based on the book by Josh Malerman; Us, directed by Jordan Peele; Neftlix’s Stranger Things; The Walking Dead, based on the graphic novel series by Robert Kirkman The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay Thrillers by Sarah Pinborough, such as Behind Her Eyes The Hunger by Alma Katsu RA for All: Horror Celebrity Memoirs on Audio, Read by the Author: Yes, Please by Amy Poehler Becoming by Michelle Obama A Dream about Lightning Bugs: A Life of Music and Cheap Lessons by Ben Folds No Walls and the Recurring Dream by Ani DiFranco Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters Teen Feelings Books: The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett The Beautiful by Renée Ahdieh Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
No one knows more about everything—especially everything rude, clever, and offensively compelling—than John Waters. He joined us for a discussion of his new book Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder. Town Hall invited you to a conversation with Waters, joined onstage by writer David Schmader, that spans the breadth of his incredible and eclectic knowledge, fielding questions of every variety and exploring the idiosyncrasies of life. In Mr. Know-It-All, he offered insight on everything under the sun: how to fail upward in Hollywood; how to develop musical taste from Nervous Norvus to Maria Callas; how to build a home so ugly and trendy that no one but you would dare live in it; how to tell someone you love them without emotional risk; and even how to cheat death. Through it all, Waters swears by one undeniable truth: “Whatever you might have heard, there is absolutely no downside to being famous. None at all.” Listen in for a deep conversation drawing on a lifetime of experience from a master of transgressive film. John Waters is a film director, screenwriter, author, actor, stand-up comedian, journalist, and visual artist. He is the mind behind numerous beloved cult films, including Hairspray, Multiple Maniacs, Cry-Baby, Pink Flamingos, and many others. His books Role Models and Carsick were major national bestsellers, and his spoken-word shows This Filthy World and A John Waters Christmas continue to be performed around the world. David Schmader is a writer and performer devoted to exploring his obsessions, from homophobic rock stars and conversion therapy to cannabis and trash cinema. From 1998-2015, Schmader was a staff writer and editor at The Stranger where he wrote the issue-opening column “Last Days: The Week in Review” for 18 years. Recorded live at The Great Hall at Town Hall Seattle on May 29, 2019.
We're revisiting our conversation with John Waters! You might know him as the director and writer of classics like Pink Flamingos, Hairspray and Cry-Baby, but even though he hasn't made a movie lately, he keeps pretty busy. He's done a ton of live performances, released a few compilation albums, and he just released his memoir and seventh book, Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder. When he joined us in studio, John talked about Make Trouble, a book based off of his commencement speech at the Rhode Island School of Design in 2015. Jesse talks with him about Little Richard, trigger warnings, and how the film industry tried (and failed) to make the King of Trash compromise his work. Plus, he'll tell us about the fabulous Commes de Garcon shirt he wore to the recording. His memoir, Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder, is out now.
Ibrahim Halawa, former prisoner in Egypt, and Maya Foa, director of human rights organization Reprieve, discuss the mass trials occurring in Egypt under President el-Sisi's government. John Waters, director of "Hairspray", reflects on his career and writing his memoir, "Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder". Our Alicia Menendez sits down with Kate Hamill, actor and playwright, about her adaptation of "Little Women" and the importance of updating the classics.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
In conversation with Jason Freeman, producer and editor of author events John Waters's transgressive movies include Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, and Cecil B. Demented. He is also the author of Shock Value, Crackpot, Role Models, Make Trouble, and 2014's Carsick, in which-armed with his trademark loud suits, wit, and pencil-thin mustache-Waters mingled with America's denizens as he hitchhiked to the West Coast. In his new book, the ''Pope of Trash'' offers lessons on failing upward, developing wide-ranging cultural and sartorial tastes, loving without emotional peril, and cheating death itself. (recorded 5/23/2019)
This week, Liberty and María Cristina discuss The Confessions of Frannie Langton, Vessel, Star-Crossed, and more great books. This episode was sponsored by Audible; Delacorte Press, publisher of Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie Buxbaum; and Ritual. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS or iTunes and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Books discussed on the show: The Confessions of Frannie Langton: A Novel by Sara Collins How to Forget: A Daughter's Memoir by Kate Mulgrew Star-Crossed: A Novel by Minnie Darke Vessel: A Novel by Lisa A. Nichols The Things She's Seen by Ambelin Kwaymullina and Ezekiel Kwaymullina Dear Scarlet: The Story of My Postpartum Depression by Teresa Wong Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Fieldnotes on Ordinary Love by Keith S. Wilson What we're reading: Eileen Gray: A House Under the Sun by Charlotte Malterre-Barthes and Zosia Dzierszawska Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky More books out this week: The Royal Secret: A Novel by Lucinda Riley The Naked Truth: A Memoir by Leslie Morgan The Missing Season by Gillian French Zenobia July by Lisa Bunker Where We Come From: A Novel by Oscar Cásares Talking to Strangers: Selected Essays, Prefaces, and Other Writings, 1967-2017 by Paul Auster The Organs of Sense: A Novel by Adam Ehrlich Sachs The Summer of Ellen by Agnete Friis and Sinead Quirke Kongerskov Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder by John Waters Biloxi: A Novel by Mary Miller The Usual Suspects by Maurice Broaddus Missing, Presumed Dead by Emma Berquist Her Silhouette, Drawn in Water by Vylar Kaftan Bitcoin Billionaires: A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption by Ben Mezrich Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D Jackson An Illusion of Thieves by Cate Glass Birthday: A Novel by Meredith Russo The Edge of Every Day: Sketches of Schizophrenia by Marin Sardy The Dreamt Land: Chasing Water and Dust Across California by Mark Arax White Peak: A Thriller by Ronan Frost Keep This To Yourself by Tom Ryan It's Hot in the Hamptons: A Novel by Holly Peterson Bright Burning Stars by A.K. Small Prairie Fever by Michael Parker The Dark Fantastic: Race and the Imagination from Harry Potter to the Hunger Games (Postmillennial Pop) by Ebony Elizabeth Thomas Sisters and Rebels: A Struggle for the Soul of America by Jacquelyn Dowd Hall Kingsbane (The Empirium Trilogy) by Claire Legrand The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth by Josh Levin Cari Mora by Thomas Harris Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde Waisted: A Novel by Randy Susan Meyers Into the Jungle by Erica Ferencik Riots I Have Known by Ryan Chapman Little Glass Planet: Poems by Dobby Gibson Nima by Adam Popescu Superior: The Return of Race Science by Angela Saini Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak Amelia Westlake Was Never Here by Erin Gough Empty Words by Mario Levrero, Annie McDermott (translator) The Vinyl Frontier: The Story of the Voyager Golden Record by Jonathan Scott Going Off Script by Jen Wilde The Pursuit of Miss Heartbreak Hotel by Moe Bonneau Hold My Hand by Michael Barakiva The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda America Is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan and Elaine Castillo The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World by Mason Funk
Today on Boston Public Radio: We went over the latest political headlines with our roundtable, featuring conservative commentator Jennifer Braceras and former Democratic Lt. Gov. candidate Steve Kerrigan. Charles Sennott, founder of The GroundTruth Project, looked at the latest escalation of tension between the U.S. and Iran. We examined Kamala Harris’s plan to close the wage gap and then asked our listeners for their take. Television expert Bob Thompson examined the final episode of the cultural phenomenon “Game Of Thrones.” Tech writer Andy Ihnatko shared his favorite finds from MIT’s Swapfest. We opened up the lines and asked you about a controversial new feature on the Uber app that allows you to tell your driver you’re not interested in engaging in conversation. The King of Camp himself, John Waters, joined to discuss his new book “Mr. Know-It-All: The Tarnished Wisdom of a Filth Elder.”
He's the Pope of Trash and self-described "Filth Elder." Meet filmmaker, screenwriter, author, stand-up comic, and visual artist John Waters. He spoke with us about life at 71, his latest book, and the long running Hairspray, which is now playing at the Laguna Playhouse.
Writer and podcast host, ELWOOD JONES, joins me for a cult and exploitation primer. We talk about the dirty, redheaded stepchildren of genre film your parents don't want you to see. We also touch on his origins with shock cinema, how British and American cinephiles compare, and how cult cinema is often more enjoyable than mainstream entertainment. Love this talk! Elwood's wares: From the Depths of DVD Hell Mad Bad and Downright Strange Podcast Retro Game Reviews Game Warp Podcast TV Good Sleep Bad Podcast Music on this podcast: Artist: Frank Ocean Song: Pink + White Song: Godspeed Copyrights are owned by the artists and their labels. No money is made from this podcast.