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'John Waters: Pope of Trash' + conversation with Ricki Lake

From August 1, 2024 through August 4, 2024
  • Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., Mid-Wilshire
MUSEUM ADMISSION $25
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John Waters stands for a portrait in front of three TVs of different sizes.
John Waters stands for a portrait during a press preview of the "John Waters: Pope of Trash" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
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John Waters: Pope of Trash is the kind of exhibit you’re kind of shocked can even exist at a mainstream museum like the Academy. Of course, John Waters is a film icon and creator of characters that revel in the nonconformist, from Edna Turnblad to Dawn Davenport to Beverly Sutphin. The show is a candy-colored dream trip into Waters' mind, and if you aren’t already a fan, you’ll either come out wanting to watch (or rewatch) all his films or be totally confused. Of course, I love him, and being from Maryland originally, it’s practically impossible not to. This weekend is your last chance to see the exhibit. Saturday at 7 p.m. there’s also a talk with Hairspray star Ricki Lake ($10).

Written by our Best Things To Do columnist, Laura Hertzfeld. See her full columns here.