I mean just terrific. No Cuts, every word was purposeful. He directed this pretty much. His pacing was so great, picked wonderful films and has style coming out of his ass. Terrific.
Eli Ragsdale...All while J.W. cant get financing to direct another film since GW Bush was in office “A Dirty Shame” (2004)!! “Kiddie Flamingos” (table read) doesn’t count..😳🧐🙄🤦♂️😣
Haha. I’d love that, imagining it now. Episode 1: John goes back to his childhood roots and steals 5 bags of doritos, some fish bouillabaisse and 9 toothbrushes from the supermarket in Baltimore he first stole from in 1965. Episode 2: In today’s episode can John successfully smuggle an atlas of the world and a copy of Andy Warhol Polaroid’s out of Strand bookstore in New York’s Soho.
@Michel Houellebecq I am pretty sure, it sounds like a good mic plugged in to a great preamp; and then used to emphasize they are in the closet as much as possible.
It's funny that he picks up 8 1/2 and mentions that they used to take acid and go see it and the very next movie he picks up is the only movie I've ever seen in a theater on acid.
@@Reno_Slim I FELT like I was on acid when I saw "Fire Walk With Me". I have the Criterion edition and even after all these years, I'm no one bit LESS DAZED by it.
@@farrellmcnulty909 I have that as well. I'm increasingly in awe of Fire Walk With Me, and I agree with Grace Zabriskie in her discussion with David Lynch, Ray Wise, and Sheryl Lee that the film will have its day.
I have met him, but only very briefly, He was in front of me at my favorite neighborhood coffee house. I asked if it was him, and he said absolutely. I didn't want to bug him at all, but that he was at a little place in a more ignored neighborhood in san francisco at the time meant he knew the town. Have to wonder if he still goes to SF anymore as it's gotten really horrible.
I met him last year at Whole Foods Mkt here in San Francisco, I went up to him and started talking, he's the most friendly-open person to talk with. I have seen him there about 5 times since. I finally asked him about being here in SF and he said he splits his time here and on the East Coast
@@Oldbmwr100rs he has a place here. I have seen him at Whole Foods on Franklin and California a number of times, he told me he splits his time between SF and the East Coast. Last time I saw him was about 4 weeks ago. He loves Whole Foods
The Blob also inspired one of MY favorite lines of JW's dialogue .. . "(speaking of an abortion) I can feel it in me like cancer!! . .. getting bigger and bigger like the Blob!!!!!".
It was hard to hear because he trailed off at the end of his sentence, but I believe he said, "I don't watch movies over and over," which has a pretty different meaning.
coolal19 He should have his own web Talkshow or at least a Podcast with guests every week because he has great and entertaining stories to tell and he knows a lot of dirt about almost every one in Hollywood and he talks about everything without judgment. He has an amazing capacity to dish the dirt and come out smelling like a rose 🌹! Howard Stern used to do that a lot. Get into every ones sex life or dirty laundry but Waters has an encyclopedic knowledge of practically every scandal or murder in Hollywood history! That would be an entertaining podcast or talkshow! Whatever he wants to do, if he has the energy or time to do it. I don’t know if he does anymore, though.
Criterion actually has released Pink Flamingos before! A 25th anniversary edition on Laserdisc. People have speculated that the studio that currently owns it won't license it for a more current release.
Christopher Henrys Christopher Henrys Interesting! I wonder why on earth whoever owns it won’t release it? Maybe they’re asking for an unreasonable pile of cash?
@@sharksport01 He did not exploit Edie and if you'd ever met her, as I have, you'd know that. She had her own sense of agency. She also ran her own store and had a career as a model and performer apart from her work with John. She loved John, and John loved her.
This guy is AWESOME!!! I met him in person during my junior year at UNC-Asheville in 2007 when he came on the invitation of one of my favorite teachers (who is now the chair of the Mass Communications Department - he was my advisor when I chose the field for my minor, my major being Literature - Creative Writing) and the stories he told at Lipinsky Auditorium were so engrossing, including William Castle and Herschel Gordon Lewis among his main influences. Wonderful man, so chill and filled with warm humor!
I love that he's not pretentious in his choices. FireWalk With Me is a guilty pleasure for me as well. It was the first Lynch film that I watched, been a huge fan ever since.❤️🔥
0:07 - *THE BLOB* _dir. Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr._ (1958) 0:29 - *8½* _dir. Federico Fellini_ (1963) 1:01 - *TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME* _dir. David Lynch_ (1992) 1:56 - *THE HONEYMOON KILLERS* _dir. Leonard Kastle_ (1969) 2:53 - *BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS* _dir. Russ Meyer_ (1970)
It's an interesting thought. And he did write another script for Russ Meyer. But personally, I'm glad he'd stuck with film criticism because he was so great at it. Some of the best reviews, and funniest bad ones, come from him.
I have two shrines in my home: one for composer David Raksin, and one for John Waters, including an autographed copy of the "Serial Mom" poster. So happy he lives, 'Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls! "
One of my true heroes! I love anything he does over the years to push the envelope of the art of filmmaking yes! Thank you Criterion for letting mr. Waters do his thing!
for me it was kind of a right of passage watching his movies because I loved and still love alternative movies. and I'm gay and of a certain age. but the only one I'd probably watch again is Polyester. there's just something about Francine Fishpaw that makes me laugh.
The Blob scared the snot out of me as a kid, and now every time I see it on TV I watch it. It has really held up well over the years, apparently Steve McQueen was a bit embarrassed about this film being released, maybe a bit campy but I loved it. Big fan of John Waters, and his picks were great.
Love how succinctly well spoken Waters is. He's a great raconteur, and his one-man show was/is a delight. Great choices, too, and so happy he picked 8 1/2, one of my favorite films of all time. I have to watch Beyond the Valley of the Dolls again. Saw it on its original release and hated it, but have since developed a grudging admiration for Russ Meyers. Odd considering I'm a gay man. But there you go. If another gay man can love it, so can I.
I would bet that Martin Scorsese already owns every DVD/Blu-Ray Criterion has ever released. Still, the probably 8 hour Criterion Closet video would be great to see even if he's just talking about the films and not picking any of them up.
Lynch would be amazing. I feel like I always see him talk about his movies, philosophy, meditation, etc. but rarely about other movies. I know he loves Subset Blvd though.
I love the choices and Ebert was a great critic. John Waters was one of those directors I discovered at the video store in the 90's. Miss those treasure hunting days.
they need to make another John Waters one but make it 30 minutes long (or even an hour). I relate to this man more than most people I've ever known (sad, I know, I just never found "my people"). I could listen to him talk about anything, but my god those film picks...his praise of Shirley Stoler...talking about doing acid while watching Fellini...John Waters is simply the greatest. I've watched this like 5 times over the years and need more.
Love him. What a charming funny man who could entertain me with stories and anecdotes all day long. Love his one about his meeting Shirley Stoller... lol
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is a fantastic movie! OMG... so strange and awesome! I was so honored to meet John Waters & interview some of the stars of that flick. One of my favorites too!
Never seen his films and from what I've heard of them I suspect they might not be for me. But what a great guy. Humble, articulate, knowledgable, geneous sounding.
Probably not as he only watch explotation and grindhouse which is nothing criterion releases, He knows nothing about artsy films, He just rips off other films he has seen, Pulp fiction might be his most original work but even that is seriously overated…Would rather see Werner Herzog or Von trier on here
@@simen30 You think Von Trier is a better director than Tarantino? Come on, man. I know Tarantino is an easy target but that's a pretty heavy handed statement. That being said, both the directors you listed would make for very interesting CC closet videos.
@simen30: Kind of a ridiculous statement to claim to know what someone "only" watches. Yes, Tarantino openly references exploitation and grindhouse films, but he does the same with art-house classics. He's referenced Fellini, Kurosawa, and his production company was named after a Godard film, a Criterion favourite. I'm positive he watches everything just from hearing him talk, since I've heard mutliple interviews where he discusses a wide range of films. Also, undermining a filmmaker because you prefer another filmmaker just speaks to your ego. The whole Tarantino steals and can't be valued is also so played out. Every artist steals. Von Trier definitely steals from Tarkovsky and Bergman in practically every film and Herzog borrows lots from many of his contemporary German filmmakers. Doesn't make them less of an artist, actually makes them better because they're consuming art and sculpting something new from that in their own world perspective. It's great to reference things you admire. Makes it so much fun! By the way, Criterion has been openly releasing exploitation classics for a while now. Ironically this video is of John Waters, who lovingly has made some of the most exploitative films in the underground film movement, which Criterion has been putting out prolifically.
"BOB'S BIG BOY"!!??? I'm old enuff to remember that family dining, burger joint!! Thanx John for your movie recommendations! BTW I loved your movie "Pecker" especially the grandma character who had conversations with the Virgin Mary statue! 😊🙏
I was disappointed he didn't choose Salò, but I'm sure he already has many copies to spare. ;-) But I was pleasantly surprised that he went for Twin Peaks: Fire Walks With Me, an underrated masterpiece!
Oh, Mr. Waters, God bless you. I worked in a college library for 19 years and this is exactly our DVD collection room (but we had compactable sliding shelving!) which had a fairly decent collection of films. I wouldn't want to be a person who didn't see the beauty of your work, even without the abuse that we've experienced.
Just recently my husband build a giant wooden shelf for our DVDs and he asked me what's this? And picked up Beyond the valley of the dolls and I laughed because I love that movie so much! It's one of my all time favorites, I like to watch a double feature of Psyche Out with Jack Nicholson and Beyond the valley of the dolls afterwards. I adore John Waters which is why I clicked on this video, and I didn't know he was friends with David Lynch which makes sense since I love him as much as Waters, they are probably my favorite directors. Very cool video, thanks for posting!
Hi John. I agree with you that the Blob theme song is really great. I wish you could have had more than five picks. Disappointed that you were not able to include Equinox, Freddy Got Fingered, Detour, Shanty Tramp, or the Mondo Cane collection. I don't think Criterion got to them, other than Equinox. Next to your movies, those are a few of my favorites. I rate Freddy Got Fingered almost as high as Female Trouble. I haven’t seen Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. I’ll be sure to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. The last time I saw you were at a bowling alley at the Jersey shore. An appropriate place. You were very funny. Best of luck.
I saw the last film shown in one of the old movie palaces in Memphis. It was claimed on the local news that Gone With the Wind premiered there. The last movie to play there was Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. I still have a warm place in my heart for it. I've never seen Gone With the Wind. I heard that George Reeves was in it, but I still haven't gotten around to seeing it.
I just absolutely heart this man and have since I discovered him in the early 90’s. I’ve been working in films doing practical Sfx work and he and Lynch are two of my favorites and a big reason I had a fascination early on for filmmaking. I would die to get a chance to work with either of them.
What a gracious man. Even though Shirley Stoler was mean to him and Roger Ebert didn't like him, he still had nice things to say about them.
I got to see him talk a couple of years back and it was the most uplifting experience. He's such a wonderful human being.
Stoler didn't have a very good reputation. She played nosy neighbor Mrs. Steve on Pee-wee's Playhouse and was known for being lazy and a complainer.
Thats a class act. Btw i love Serial Mom
Tolerant*
Ebert gave “Pink Flamingos” a rare 0 out of 4 stars, which is kind of a badge of honor.
Wow John Waters is back in the closet
NOOOOOOOOOOO omg this comment sent me
@@HelloHello-tm7uc th-cam.com/video/yJxCdh1Ps48/w-d-xo.html
Hahaha that’s fucking hilarious 😂
Was he ever in?
He was never in it.
I mean just terrific. No Cuts, every word was purposeful. He directed this pretty much. His pacing was so great, picked wonderful films and has style coming out of his ass. Terrific.
Eli Ragsdale...All while J.W. cant get financing to direct another film since GW Bush was in office “A Dirty Shame” (2004)!! “Kiddie Flamingos” (table read) doesn’t count..😳🧐🙄🤦♂️😣
And he holds the movie up the entire time he's talking about it.
Imagine if Scorsese went inside that closet.
GoldenAgeSk8Video 🤨🧐😏😕😖👎💅💁♂️🐰😂😂😂
@@joliecide he has.
"I have a feeling that this man is gay" - Werner Herzog
What a great interview that was
yes i've seen that interview too
I read this in my head in Herzog’s glorious accent. Lol
maybe into poppers and weird sex
I loved that interview. Thanks for the reminder.
the fact that he loves fire walk with me somehow make me love him even more
The only people who didn’t like fire walk with me were the squares expecting resolution to the TV series. David Lynch threw sand in their eyes.
Exactly
Fife walk with me is a certified masterpiece , it's so good
@@jackstraw262 Yeah, expecting narrative when going to a movie, what rubes.
@@alphanerd7221 it's not like it doesn't have a narrative lol
Shoplifting With John
would be my favorite show
Haha. I’d love that, imagining it now.
Episode 1:
John goes back to his childhood roots and steals 5 bags of doritos, some fish bouillabaisse and 9 toothbrushes from the supermarket in Baltimore he first stole from in 1965.
Episode 2:
In today’s episode can John successfully smuggle an atlas of the world and a copy of Andy Warhol Polaroid’s out of Strand bookstore in New York’s Soho.
Shopping For Others (with John) would also make primo viewing, @BrianMorrison. That SFO sequence in Pecker is just great!
or his specialty "shopping for others" in Pecker.
Why is this not a thing?
Like Fishing with John ...which Criterion released
The sound quality of these videos never disappoints me. It is always bad
@Michel Houellebecq I am pretty sure, it sounds like a good mic plugged in to a great preamp; and then used to emphasize they are in the closet as much as possible.
I cracked up at this comment hahaha
Maybe you need hearing aides? I hear him fine
Its art house.
Disappointment is like Thisappointment.
Thank you in advance.
What's better than John Water's closet picks? John Water picking up David Lynch movies!
It's funny that he picks up 8 1/2 and mentions that they used to take acid and go see it and the very next movie he picks up is the only movie I've ever seen in a theater on acid.
@@Reno_Slim I FELT like I was on acid when I saw "Fire Walk With Me". I have the Criterion edition and even after all these years, I'm no one bit LESS DAZED by it.
@@farrellmcnulty909 I have that as well. I'm increasingly in awe of Fire Walk With Me, and I agree with Grace Zabriskie in her discussion with David Lynch, Ray Wise, and Sheryl Lee that the film will have its day.
What's even better was saying he really likes lynch and has met him. That nade me happy
What a kind, intelligent, classy pervert. I hope I get to meet him one day
"Classy pervert":
OMG: that's funny as hell
Pink Flamingos was like the Internet before the Internet.
I have met him, but only very briefly, He was in front of me at my favorite neighborhood coffee house. I asked if it was him, and he said absolutely. I didn't want to bug him at all, but that he was at a little place in a more ignored neighborhood in san francisco at the time meant he knew the town. Have to wonder if he still goes to SF anymore as it's gotten really horrible.
I met him last year at Whole Foods Mkt here in San Francisco, I went up to him and started talking, he's the most friendly-open person to talk with. I have seen him there about 5 times since. I finally asked him about being here in SF and he said he splits his time here and on the East Coast
@@Oldbmwr100rs he has a place here. I have seen him at Whole Foods on Franklin and California a number of times, he told me he splits his time between SF and the East Coast. Last time I saw him was about 4 weeks ago. He loves Whole Foods
Finally someone choose The Blob
Marcos Araujo - That’s what my best man said in his speech at our wedding reception.
Marcos Araujo fun fact: filmed in my hometown
I love when The Blob comes through the Venetian blinds.
The Blob also inspired one of MY favorite lines of JW's dialogue .. . "(speaking of an abortion) I can feel it in me like cancer!! . .. getting bigger and bigger like the Blob!!!!!".
@@Davesky19 lol
I was never a big fan of John Waters' movies, but I've always found him to be one of the most delightful and interesting people in the film industry.
That's awesome!
Wonderful how he made cash off retarded people, hes so cool, youre so cool for thinking he is cool. Omg.
@@sharksport01 you're so cool for saying that
Wtf else they gonna do?
@@sharksport01 Many were more demented than retarded. Just sayin'
John Waters and David Lynch are like the Brothers Grimm of post WWII American storytelling. True genius’s, respectively.
@@Armistead_MacSkye*Geniuii
@@Armistead_MacSkye You took that literally? 🤣🤣😳
@@Armistead_MacSkye I also noticed you clicked like on your own comment. How predictable.
This is the best episode of Closet Picks. I wish John Waters had a show where he just told stories.
I would love to see him go on tour and just talk. About everything.
Try reading his book Role Models, I adore it. It's just John Waters talking about his influences and inspirations with anecdotes weaved in.
@@jacksonbuckner9641 I will definitely check it out!
Sick fuck follower sheep.
@@sharksport01 Edgy
God I want to watch Twin Peaks with John Waters!
Any movie buff would kill for the ability to watch their or other people's movies with film directors.
*enters Criterion closet*
“I don’t really watch movies”
It was hard to hear because he trailed off at the end of his sentence, but I believe he said, "I don't watch movies over and over," which has a pretty different meaning.
@crezman I've kind of go that route nowadays. I go to the movies more than buying/renting movies.
Me: I'll have one of EVERYTHING!!
@@susanac8748 nah it's not hard to hear at all haha that is indeed what he clearly says and yes it definitely does have a pretty different meaning.
I can listen to John Waters tell stories all day long.
coolal19 He should have his own web Talkshow or at least a Podcast with guests every week because he has great and entertaining stories to tell and he knows a lot of dirt about almost every one in Hollywood and he talks about everything without judgment. He has an amazing capacity to dish the dirt and come out smelling like a rose 🌹! Howard Stern used to do that a lot. Get into every ones sex life or dirty laundry but Waters has an encyclopedic knowledge of practically every scandal or murder in Hollywood history! That would be an entertaining podcast or talkshow! Whatever he wants to do, if he has the energy or time to do it. I don’t know if he does anymore, though.
He’s DVD commentary is hilarious! I’ve listened to all of them
Has anyone ever clicked a notification as fast?
My only complaint, not nearly long enough, I could listen to John talk about movies all day long!
I literally yelled in pure shock and excitement when I saw this post LOL!!!!!
Same :)
As soon as he said , The Blob i clicked . He should have a movie night on TV.
Please please please bring Pink Flamingos out on Criterion. It’s an important piece of trash cinema history.
Criterion actually has released Pink Flamingos before! A 25th anniversary edition on Laserdisc. People have speculated that the studio that currently owns it won't license it for a more current release.
Christopher Henrys Christopher Henrys Interesting! I wonder why on earth whoever owns it won’t release it?
Maybe they’re asking for an unreasonable pile of cash?
@@jayasto9230 Cash for Trash!
The original pervert. Ahhh that scene with the Surfing Bird song playing was very important on the development of my own sexuality
@@jayasto9230 for lovers of scat and animal cruelty.
He's right about Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. It is incredible.
Definitely a Russ Meyer classic.
Yes, your right! Incredibly Bad!
Saw it in a theatre in Tokyo. A true work of art. 🍈🍈
Incredibly bad.
“Nothing’s better than a Bentley!! Not even a rolls!!” Was the line that rlly made me fall in love with that movie lol
We used to take LSD and see his (Fellini) films all the time - John Waters.
LOL, I was about to quote that until I read this. That cracked me up when he said it, I love this guy!
Omg, the way he exploited mentally challenged people like Edie, he is so cool!!!
@@sharksport01 He did not exploit Edie and if you'd ever met her, as I have, you'd know that. She had her own sense of agency. She also ran her own store and had a career as a model and performer apart from her work with John. She loved John, and John loved her.
@@thatboy3 Her store, agency and career has nothing to do with his exploitation. Nice deflect attempt though. Oh, and im quite $ure that he loved her.
@@sharksport01 Shut the fuck up, loser. Go back to watching PJW videos.
This guy is AWESOME!!! I met him in person during my junior year at UNC-Asheville in 2007 when he came on the invitation of one of my favorite teachers (who is now the chair of the Mass Communications Department - he was my advisor when I chose the field for my minor, my major being Literature - Creative Writing) and the stories he told at Lipinsky Auditorium were so engrossing, including William Castle and Herschel Gordon Lewis among his main influences. Wonderful man, so chill and filled with warm humor!
We’re so lucky to be alive at the same time as this legend
Fellini + Psychedelics is always a wining combination. One of the best closet vids, well done.
I love that when he says "I thought she wanted to kill me," he doesn't sound like he's criticizing her for it.
Hearing him say he's been enjoying twin peaks season 3 has made my life
I watched the season at least five times over. Quite possibly the most mindbogglingly great shows in a very long time.
@@bluemooninthedaylight8073 haha me too and it's one of the best things I've ever seen
@@trembling3674 see you on the other side
The Supermarket Sweep mention just furthers his greatness.
It's oddly comforting to know that me and John Waters are catching up to the Twin Peaks revival season at the same time
I love that he's not pretentious in his choices. FireWalk With Me is a guilty pleasure for me as well. It was the first Lynch film that I watched, been a huge fan ever since.❤️🔥
Oh, how I love John Waters! I could listen to him talk for hours.
I feel like John is a personal friend from listening to all his commentaries.
0:07 - *THE BLOB* _dir. Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr._ (1958)
0:29 - *8½* _dir. Federico Fellini_ (1963)
1:01 - *TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME* _dir. David Lynch_ (1992)
1:56 - *THE HONEYMOON KILLERS* _dir. Leonard Kastle_ (1969)
2:53 - *BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS* _dir. Russ Meyer_ (1970)
John with the sneak disses. Respect
Aw I love him he's so precious
Polyester would be in my closet picks. Awesome to see him on here.
The man, the myth, the legend. Great Closet Picks video, I want more of these!!
People like J.W. make life bearable
Am I the only one that thought that John didn’t get the love he deserved for Serial Mom? Kathleen Turner was terrific in it.
One of my cousins showed me that film when I was a teenager. My first John Waters film.
Serial Mom is a masterpiece and utterly hilarious.
i hope he lives another 100 years. the world needs his type of vibe now more than ever.
It’s interesting to think what might’ve happened if Ebert had continued with screenwriting instead of criticism.
No, please, no!
It's an interesting thought. And he did write another script for Russ Meyer.
But personally, I'm glad he'd stuck with film criticism because he was so great at it.
Some of the best reviews, and funniest bad ones, come from him.
@@rickytrottier5505 I concur. If he were still alive, I think he would be quite displeased with the state of film criticism today.
A wonderful historian. What critical review lacks as a whole is a comprehensive grasp of the art and business. Eberts had that by the carload.
Ebert's Sex Pistols screenplay for Meyer, Who Killed Bambi, is available to read on Ebert's website
Finally, some non-ironic love for The Blob. And from one of the world's best humans, John Waters, no less. I'm genuinely touched.
That theme song is killer, tho.....RIGHT ON
I didn't know there was a movie from the Criterion Collection that wasn't absurdly pretentious.
I have two shrines in my home: one for composer David Raksin, and one for John Waters, including an autographed copy of the "Serial Mom" poster. So happy he lives, 'Beyond The Valley Of The Dolls! "
One of my true heroes! I love anything he does over the years to push the envelope of the art of filmmaking yes! Thank you Criterion for letting mr. Waters do his thing!
For as long as I live, I will never tire of listening to John Waters
Not a fan of his movies but I have always liked listening to John Waters.
took the words right out of my mouth
He is an excellent writer. Check his work.
same here
for me it was kind of a right of passage watching his movies because I loved and still love alternative movies. and I'm gay and of a certain age. but the only one I'd probably watch again is Polyester. there's just something about Francine Fishpaw that makes me laugh.
Oh man, his movies are a panic.
Jay Bauman is gonna freak out about this
I saw this while watching Best of the Worst, lol!
That hack fraud?
The Blob scared the snot out of me as a kid, and now every time I see it on TV I watch it. It has really held up well over the years, apparently Steve McQueen was a bit embarrassed about this film being released, maybe a bit campy but I loved it. Big fan of John Waters, and his picks were great.
Steve was embarassed, but in the end when he died, it was the only movie of his which he had the poster at his bedroom wall.
First thought, here's a man who shall pick a Russ Meyer.....he does'nt disappoint
Doesn't
@@lukess.s - They were SO close.
John Waters is such a charming guy and you feel his passion when he is talking about movies.
I find him so adorable! Also, I love how he still likes Shirley Stoler after she was so mean to him
Its awesome that you appreciate Twin Peaks, I love it too.
Love how succinctly well spoken Waters is. He's a great raconteur, and his one-man show was/is a delight. Great choices, too, and so happy he picked 8 1/2, one of my favorite films of all time. I have to watch Beyond the Valley of the Dolls again. Saw it on its original release and hated it, but have since developed a grudging admiration for Russ Meyers. Odd considering I'm a gay man. But there you go. If another gay man can love it, so can I.
My "video to be played when I am dead" video ends with "and cut" too. I love this man, thanks for everything!
One of my more favorite Closet Pick episodes in recent times, this one and the Kim Cattrall one. Two sort of, polarizing personalities, I love it!
I love how he’s so kind to all the people who were mean to him but also makes it clear they were mean to him.
I wish he was my grandfather.
I.. don't think he ...had..kids
monolith geometry adoption bro
He's so good every time I hear him talk. What an awesome man. That's really cool that he likes Fire Walk With Me, i also love that one
“We used to take LSD and go see his movies together” wait WHAT that sounds fantastic, why haven’t I thought of that???
I've never clicked on a thumbnail so fast. Fellini and Lynch......great picks.
Thank you Criterion!!!!!!
the consistency of Mr. Waters is beautiful. Honeymoon Killers is a terrific film.
Those are some nice picks,now i just need david lynch,paul thomas anderson and martin scorsese to do this and i can die a happy man
I would bet that Martin Scorsese already owns every DVD/Blu-Ray Criterion has ever released. Still, the probably 8 hour Criterion Closet video would be great to see even if he's just talking about the films and not picking any of them up.
What about Tarantino
The Cinematic Packrat exactly
Lynch would be amazing. I feel like I always see him talk about his movies, philosophy, meditation, etc. but rarely about other movies. I know he loves Subset Blvd though.
Werner Herzog ?
I love the choices and Ebert was a great critic. John Waters was one of those directors I discovered at the video store in the 90's. Miss those treasure hunting days.
I'm always excited to hear anything from Uncle John. And, yes, he's a Twin Peaks fan! That makes me happy...
I saw John Waters at the psiff where he showcased FUEGO it was great
john waters why were you in chipmunks 4
Better question, why did Chipmunks 4 put him in it?
I just watched the midnight screenings episode of that
more importantly, why has one of the chipmunks seen pink flamingos
He talks about it in his new book
I know John Waters has said that, when he was a child, he was sexually attracted to Alvin. I assume that's why he did that cameo.
they need to make another John Waters one but make it 30 minutes long (or even an hour). I relate to this man more than most people I've ever known (sad, I know, I just never found "my people"). I could listen to him talk about anything, but my god those film picks...his praise of Shirley Stoler...talking about doing acid while watching Fellini...John Waters is simply the greatest. I've watched this like 5 times over the years and need more.
"The Honeymoon Killers"--great movie!
Love him. What a charming funny man who could entertain me with stories and anecdotes all day long. Love his one about his meeting Shirley Stoller... lol
One of my all-time favorite humans.
Beyond the Valley of the Dolls is a fantastic movie! OMG... so strange and awesome! I was so honored to meet John Waters & interview some of the stars of that flick. One of my favorites too!
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me is truly a work of genius. Maybe not for everyone, but I loved it.
This is a formica table!
It’s up there with some of his best
Never seen his films and from what I've heard of them I suspect they might not be for me. But what a great guy. Humble, articulate, knowledgable, geneous sounding.
1) The Blob
2) 8 1/2
3) Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me
4) The Honeymoon Killers
5) Beyond the Valley of the Dolls
Love the Waldorf doll in the background!
Actually Roger Ebert gave both "Hairspray" and "Cry-Baby" three star reviews.
His two least John Waters-y films
Yeah, his "main stream" films.
What a wonderful little watch with some great picks. I, too, have that copy of Fire Walk With Me, and it's definitely a treasure.
John Waters is a national treasure.
Get Tarantino in here! Would be interesting picks.
But you can’t take a room home with you
Tarantino would totally nerd out over Dazed and Confused and His Girl Friday.
Probably not as he only watch explotation and grindhouse which is nothing criterion releases, He knows nothing about artsy films, He just rips off other films he has seen, Pulp fiction might be his most original work but even that is seriously overated…Would rather see Werner Herzog or Von trier on here
@@simen30 You think Von Trier is a better director than Tarantino? Come on, man. I know Tarantino is an easy target but that's a pretty heavy handed statement. That being said, both the directors you listed would make for very interesting CC closet videos.
@simen30: Kind of a ridiculous statement to claim to know what someone "only" watches. Yes, Tarantino openly references exploitation and grindhouse films, but he does the same with art-house classics. He's referenced Fellini, Kurosawa, and his production company was named after a Godard film, a Criterion favourite. I'm positive he watches everything just from hearing him talk, since I've heard mutliple interviews where he discusses a wide range of films. Also, undermining a filmmaker because you prefer another filmmaker just speaks to your ego. The whole Tarantino steals and can't be valued is also so played out. Every artist steals. Von Trier definitely steals from Tarkovsky and Bergman in practically every film and Herzog borrows lots from many of his contemporary German filmmakers. Doesn't make them less of an artist, actually makes them better because they're consuming art and sculpting something new from that in their own world perspective. It's great to reference things you admire. Makes it so much fun!
By the way, Criterion has been openly releasing exploitation classics for a while now. Ironically this video is of John Waters, who lovingly has made some of the most exploitative films in the underground film movement, which Criterion has been putting out prolifically.
As if I couldn't love him even more. Great selections. Shout out to The Blob!
He’s truly an American treasure.
Nice avatar!
@@CS-sf1rz Thanks. Malkmus is the man!
"BOB'S BIG BOY"!!??? I'm old enuff to remember that family dining, burger joint!! Thanx John for your movie recommendations! BTW
I loved your movie "Pecker" especially the grandma character who had conversations with the Virgin Mary statue! 😊🙏
"She's talkin' Pecker, she's talkin' !" ;-)
"Zaaaap!"
- John Waters
you are the living end!
Where did you get that shirt young man?
One of the better closet picks for sure, I could listen to this man's anecdotes and opinions and talk about movies for a significant amount of time.
I was disappointed he didn't choose Salò, but I'm sure he already has many copies to spare. ;-) But I was pleasantly surprised that he went for Twin Peaks: Fire Walks With Me, an underrated masterpiece!
I could listen to him for hours. John Waters is a national treasure!
Would just love to see one with Wes Anderson or Yorgos Lanthimos or Charlie Kaufman..
The second one's been done.
@@QuestionMark46 yea, thanks.. don't know how I missed that...
Kaufman for sure!
Oh, Mr. Waters, God bless you. I worked in a college library for 19 years and this is exactly our DVD collection room (but we had compactable sliding shelving!) which had a fairly decent collection of films. I wouldn't want to be a person who didn't see the beauty of your work, even without the abuse that we've experienced.
The Honeymoon Killers is a GREAT movie
Just recently my husband build a giant wooden shelf for our DVDs and he asked me what's this? And picked up Beyond the valley of the dolls and I laughed because I love that movie so much! It's one of my all time favorites, I like to watch a double feature of Psyche Out with Jack Nicholson and Beyond the valley of the dolls afterwards. I adore John Waters which is why I clicked on this video, and I didn't know he was friends with David Lynch which makes sense since I love him as much as Waters, they are probably my favorite directors. Very cool video, thanks for posting!
Love Psyche Out !
John Water’s is such a National Treasure (This is very cool)
Hi John. I agree with you that the Blob theme song is really great. I wish you could have had more than five picks. Disappointed that you were not able to include Equinox, Freddy Got Fingered, Detour, Shanty Tramp, or the Mondo Cane collection. I don't think Criterion got to them, other than Equinox. Next to your movies, those are a few of my favorites. I rate Freddy Got Fingered almost as high as Female Trouble. I haven’t seen Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. I’ll be sure to check it out. Thanks for the suggestion. The last time I saw you were at a bowling alley at the Jersey shore. An appropriate place. You were very funny. Best of luck.
Only John Waters could make it acceptable for the John Waters in the Criterion closet movie to be only 4 minutes long.
I saw the last film shown in one of the old movie palaces in Memphis. It was claimed on the local news that Gone With the Wind premiered there. The last movie to play there was Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. I still have a warm place in my heart for it. I've never seen Gone With the Wind. I heard that George Reeves was in it, but I still haven't gotten around to seeing it.
GWTW to Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. That's some arc alright.
Burt Bacharach of all people wrote that crazy theme song to The Blob - recorded by The Five Blobs.
“We used to take lsd and watch his movies all the time.”
This man gets it
bless your soul john
Huge fan of John Water, would like to be him when I grow up, I’m 53 so I believe there is still hope.
John Waters is a fan of David Lynch. IM SHOCKED! SHOCKED, I TELL YOU!
I'm not.
Or are you being sarcastic?
The Kelly Affair.....in Beyond the valley of the dolls.....great soundtrack.....
oh wow John and David really go _way_ way back, that's cool
I just googled the picture, it's great! :D
I just absolutely heart this man and have since I discovered him in the early 90’s. I’ve been working in films doing practical Sfx work and he and Lynch are two of my favorites and a big reason I had a fascination early on for filmmaking. I would die to get a chance to work with either of them.