Hairspray (1988)

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 80’s (1473 movies items)

" Hairspray is a 1988 American comedy film written and directed by John Waters, starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono, Jerry Stiller, Leslie Ann Powers, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Michael St. Gerard, and Ruth Brown. Hairspray was a dramatic departure from Waters's earlier works, with a much broader intended audience. Hairspray's PG is the least restrictive rating a Waters film has received; most of his previous films were rated X by the MPAA. Set in 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, the fi"

Favorite Comedy Films: 1988-1989 (97 movies items)

" Directed by: John Waters Produced by: Robert Shaye, Rachel Talalay, and John Waters Written by: John Waters Cinematography: David Boner Edited by: Janice Hampton Music by: Kenny Vance Song and lyrics by: Rachel Sweet, Willa Bassen, and Anthony Battaglia Distributed by: New Line Cinema"

Movies Watched In 2018 - To Infinity & Beyond! (365 movies items)

"Arguably the high point of John Waters' career, this is a fun, energetic and infectious movie with a top-notch soundtrack and earnest performances from everyone involved. The story centers around Tracy Turnblad played by Ricki Lake, a "pleasantly plump" teenager who spends her afternoons watching the Corny Collins Show, where teenagers dance the most popular dances to the latest tunes. She manages to get on the show, and from there hopes to bring integration to Baltimore, Maryland. While still m"

Movies Watched in 2018 (188 movies items)

"March 27th Directed by: John Waters "

Movies watched in 2017 (217 movies items)

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Movies watched in 2017 (219 movies items)

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