Academy Museum to Present John Waters Exhibit – Film News in Brief

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will present John Waters: The Pope of Trash, an expedition dedicated to the filmmakers’s contributions to cinema. John Waters: The Pope of Trash reveals details of how Waters’ films have redefined independent cinema, including “Pink Flamingos,” “Female Trouble,” “Desperate Living,” “Hairspray,” “Serial Mom” and “A Dirty Shame.” “Known for pushing the boundaries of ‘good taste,’ Waters has created a canon of high shock-value, high-entertainment movies that have cemented his position as one of the most revered independent auteurs in the history of American movies,” said co-curators Jenny He and Dara Jaffe in a statement…. Read Full Article