Hairspray was a milestone for both John Waters and Divine. For Waters it was his directorial debut in mainstream films; for Divine it was the first film in which he didn’t have the leading role. Soon-to-be famous (and also considerably … Continue reading →
In a career spanning some decades, John Waters works seem to have moved from the utterly outlandish (for example 1972’s Pink Flamingos) to the outer margins of mainstream (Hairspray 1988). Polyester, shot in 1981, suggests a slight movement towards the … Continue reading →
Lesbian and Gay Pride 85 marked a significant turning point in the fortunes of what we now know simply as ‘Pride‘. At that time there were no regional rallies; there was a national Lesbian and Gay Pride parade and it … Continue reading →
Divine (born Harris Glenn Milstead) was the only son of wealthy, conservative Baptist parents.To say he rebelled against this background would be an understatement. He enjoyed hosting lavish parties (at his parents expense, since he didn’t see the point of … Continue reading →