Bad reviews and dirty tricks: a Q&A with Director John Waters

Bad reviews and dirty tricks: a Q&A with Director John Waters

Director John Waters, also known as “The Prince of Puke,” “The Anal Ambassador” or “The Pope of Trash,” has built a career on scathing reviews and making audiences squirm.

From his early works, known as the “Trash Trilogy,” consisting of “Multiple Maniacs,” “Pink Flamingos” and “Female Trouble,” to his later, bigger-budget films “Cry-Baby” and “Serial Mom,” Waters has developed a cult following.

As

author William S. Burroughs
famously bestowed upon him the title “The Pope of Trash,” Waters will visit Burlington to provide live commentary on “Female Trouble” as part of The Vermont International Film Festival’s programming.

For more information about the event, visit https://vtiff.

Author's summary: John Waters to provide live commentary on “Female Trouble”.

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The Vermont Cynic The Vermont Cynic — 2025-10-17