John Waters Fest

Explore the cinematic wonders of a unique filmmaker.
Sarah Ward
April 18, 2017

Overview

How do you show your love for your favourite filmmaker, particularly when the director in question is none other than John Waters? Sure, you could watch a stack of DVDs in the comfort of your own home. Or, you could head to Brisbane's one and only John Waters Fest.

Returning for its second year, expect the kind of fun-filled screenings only cult cinema guru Kristian Fletcher could've thought of. And expect to spread the fun times around, too, with the fest taking place over two separate days: April 19 and 23.

It all starts with Multiple Maniacs. That's the name of the film, aka one of Waters' earliest and least seen, and also a fitting description of the audience. Follow it all up with the rarely screened Pecker starring Edward Furlong and Christina Ricci, and then prepare your nostrils for what has to be the main attraction. Yep, you'll be getting your scratch 'n' sniff on thanks to Polyester in Odorama. It'll be smell-tastic.

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