This Filthy World (2006)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Jeff Garlin

Writer (WGA):

John Waters (written by)

Release Date:

24 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

John Waters | Stories | Childhood | Gay Reference | Gay

Cast

John Waters	...	Himself
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Allison Madwatkins	...	Girl Who Asked A Question

Runtime:

USA:86 min | Canada:86 min (Toronto International Film Festival)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:15

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Filthy World

Movie Connections:

References Something Wild (1986)

Worth a watch

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 know much about John Waters at all before this, and had only vaguely heard of Hairspray. I'd seen Killer mom as a kid and remember it to be a good movie. So, on to 'This Filthy World'. It started slowly and I thought it was going to be pretty bad, my initial thoughts were he may be a good filmmaker, but he ain't no stand-up. But as it wore on, he warmed on me and found him to be a very interesting guy and I did laugh a few times. He discusses most of his films, how he made them and provides anecdotes surrounding them. John Waters was there himself after the film for a Q&A, and it was the biggest waste of an opportunity I've ever seen. The compere/interviewer asked questions like "so what do you think of the internet" and the audience asked equally as mundane questions. The best question was "what's been your favourite Christmas present ever"...so you can imagine what the rest were like.

Overall, I'd recommend this but wait until it's out on DVD.