MV5BYjc2NTM3ZTEtYzc0ZC00NjQ4LTk3MzktN2I4OWE1NTU3ZDFmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNjE5MjUyOTM@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,738,1000_AL_.jpg — Pink Flamingos (1972)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Edith Massey, Cookie Mueller, Paul Swift**
**Rated: NC-17 for a Wide Range of Perversions in Explicit Detail**
**Running Time: 1 h 33 m**
**TMM Score: 3 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: It’s an Experience**
**WEAKNESSES: It’s a Lot to Take In**

Pink Flamingos (1972)

April 27, 2020

A married couple makes tries to prove they are filthier than Divine, who claims to be the filthiest person alive.

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**Directed by: David Lynch**
**Starring: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, Robert Blake, Balthazar Getty, John Roselius, Mink Stole, Jack Nance, Gary Busey, Giovani Ribisi**
**Rated: R for Bizarre Violent and Sexual Content, and For Strong Language**
**Running Time: 2 h 14 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Atmosphere**
**WEAKNESSES: Dense Meaning/Themes**

Lost Highway (1997)

February 26, 2020

A saxophonist is sent to prison for the murder of his wife, where he suddenly morphs into a mechanic.

MV5BMDNlY2RmMzktZTcwYS00MDRmLWExNWEtZmZiMzFkMDQxY2M2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDkzNTM2ODg@._V1_.jpg — Multiple Maniacs (1970)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Cookie Mueller, Edith Massey, George Figgs**
**Rated: NR (Suggested R for Strong Sexual and Violent Content, Comic Disturbing Behavior and Language)**
**Running Time: 1 h 37 m**
**TMM Score: 4 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Some Acting, Themes**
**WEAKNESSES: Overall Technical Aspects**

Multiple Maniacs (1970)

July 9, 2019

The Lady Divine becomes enraged after her boyfriend cheats on her, and descends into a life of murder and deviousness.

MV5BMTdjNWYyMGUtNzQ4Yy00Mzg1LWI1MmUtMWZiYTAyYThiYTlmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,638,1000_AL_.jpg — Desperate Living (1977)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Liz Renay, Mink Stole, Susan Lowe, Jean Hill, Edith Massey**
**Rated: R**
**Running Time: 1 h 30 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Unique Story, Bizarre Production Design**
**WEAKNESSES: Content**

Desperate Living (1977)

August 24, 2018

After a neurotic woman murders her husband with the help of her maid, they flee to a strange town called Mortville, which is ruled over by a fascist queen.

MV5BMTY5NzgyMjUwOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjc2NjQzMTE@._V1_.jpg — Female Trouble (1974)

**Directed by: John Waters**
**Starring: Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink Stole, Edith Massey**
**Rated: NC-17**
**Running Time: 1 h 29 m**
**TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5**
**STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Eccentricity**
**WEAKNESSES: Content, Acting(?), Cinematography**

Female Trouble (1974)

August 24, 2018

A spoiled high school girl runs away from home and has to turn to a life of crime to support herself.

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