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John Waters must love this movie

posted 16 years ago by spt-2
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There are so many elements that are in his style.
Also the dialouge in this movie makes Ed Woods's writing sound like Shakespeare.

[–] Yinky 16 years ago

And don't forget: Shirley Stolor looks a LOT like Divine.

[–] Eudocia508 15 years ago

Ha! I just watched this fantastic movie! I said the same exact thing about Divine!

[–] Rand-o 16 years ago

I was thinking the same thing as I watched this for the first time tonight on IFC. Waters was clearly influenced by this film; just watch Female Trouble and you'll see the similarities.

I turned 'Stranger' into 'Starman' in the Sunday New York Times.

[–] PrawoJazdy 16 years ago

His early black and white films look EXACTLY like it.

I think I first heard of this movie in an interview where Waters says its an influence.

[–] happyotter666 15 years ago

You mean his early films that were made BEFORE this movie?

[–] orchidclub 16 years ago

I think the dialogue and acting in this film is marvelous and very realistic.

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[–] ChristmasStan 15 years ago

Yes I thought the same thing. The star looks like Divine

[–] marbleann 14 years ago

Divine looks like her. It looks like Divine took her acting mannerisms. But only in this role. Look at Seven Beauties.

[–] jac91604 13 years ago

Waters I believe started in the early 70s so he clearly got ideas from this film. Which is fine, most directors are inspired by someone before them.

[–] Useless_Chick_23 13 years ago

John Waters was the reason I gave this film a chance. Every now and then, John will compile a list of his favorite films and The Honeymoon Killers is always on it.

"FRA-GEE-LAY. That must be Italian!"
"I think that says 'fragile', honey."