John Waters' FEMALE TROUBLE, Anyone?

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 3:12am

Just watched this for the first time today and I think my brain has melted at the sheer twisted brilliance of it all. John Waters is a true gift from the gods.

"I BLEW RICHARD SPECK!"

The dialogue is just so well-written in such a unique way. Who loves it as well?

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 7:54am

Honey I've been loving this since the 70's. Now watch Pink Flamingos.

[JohnBoy2]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 9:57am

There have been many threads about this film, here. Female Trouble, for me, is among the top three cinema comedies. The other two being It's a Gift and The Producers <1968>. Pink Flamingos' script isn't even in the same league, imo.

I couldn't possibly eat spaghetti. Do I look Italian?

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 10:51am

"There isn't enough spaghetti, Taffy, how bout some toast?"

[blueroses]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 10:55am

Twisted and hilarious.

Posted: 6/1/08 at 11:41am

Dawn Davenport is eating a meatball sandwhich right out in class!

...*and* she's been passing notes!

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 1:18pm

lol, this is always so much fun-

my favorite-"Dawn Davenport, what do you want for your last meal? "

"I'll have two veal cutlets."

[DMsquared2]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 3:09pm

Edith Massey as Aunt Ida:



'nough said.

[Mrs Mangel]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 4:40pm

This is so wierd- I was watching this yesterday in my flu drug induced stupour.
I love the skipping rope scene-
"CAN'T YOU JUST STARE OUT INTO THE AIR? ISN'T THAT ENOUGH?"

[folkyboy]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 5:33pm

Dawn! Come see what Santa brought you!

[Cruel_Sandwich]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 9:05pm

Pink Flamingos is equally hilarious.

[Mrs Mangel]

Posted: 6/1/08 at 9:50pm

And let's not forget "Desperate Living".
"GET IT, PEGGY! GET IT!"

[Roscoe]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 8:55am

I like FEMALE TROUBLE a lot, I think it is probably Waters' best film. Divine was a great star, a shame she had to leave us so early.

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:02am

Waters has stated that this was his favorite film and I agree. Just about any line is instantly quotable and how great is Mink Stole as the irrepressable Taffy?

[Roscoe]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:13am

"Haven't you ever heard of STYLE, Taffy?"

"I'm afraid there's not enough for you, Taffy, how about some toast?"

"I'm going to Detroit to find happiness in the auto in-dus-try."

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:16am

Just wondering if you read this thread. I quoted the toast line several posts above

[Roscoe]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:21am

Yes, I had noticed that, but I forgot it in the great mad rush of FEMALE TROUBLE quotes that flooded my brain.

Congratulations to you for being the first to post the toast line. No, really. Congratulations.

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:29am

No problem!

[folkyboy]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:48am

i love you Jane. haha

[Jane2]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 10:55am

thanks, folkyboy. I didn't mean harm. That's why I included a smiley face. I also know that many people don't read a thread, but simply add what they want to it.

I know better not to ask now, though.

[doodlenyc]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 11:56am

Waters' best, imo.

[artscallion]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 1:39pm

Jane, I don't think you've learned your lesson. Go get me the car aerial, right now!

[mejusthavingfun]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 1:44pm

Dawn - "I was NOT eating!"

Teacher - "From the looks of things Dawn Davenport, you never stopped eating"


Amy Winehouse totally stole Dawn Davenports looks. I love when she steals that steak. I also love the smoking girls in the new "Hairspray" movie a really nice nod.

[artscallion]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 2:11pm

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 6/2/08 at 2:20pm

Wink: I'm getting a hard-on! Beauty always gives me a hard-on!

Donna Dasher: Aim it the other way then, Wink. You know how I detest organs. Beauty has absolutely nothing to do with that WORD, that THING you have hanging there like an obscene pickle. Spare me your anatomy.