Role Models
- 5 years ago
https://bargainer-cahyo.blogspot.com/?book=0374532869
The tone of John Waters's Role Models is conveyed perfectly by the beginning of one of its profiles. "I wish I were Johnny Mathis," he writes. "So mainstream. So popular. So unironic, yet perfect. Effortlessly boyish at over seventy years old, with a voice that still makes all of American want to make out." In this refracted self-portrait, the first generation indie filmmaker presents portraits of subjects ranging from pornographers to famous playwrights; from atheist leaders to imprisoned former Manson family members. Gently irreverent piece; smooth prose that reads like conversation. (Hand-selling tip: Waters is best known as the director of movies including Hairspray and Pink Flamingoes.)
The tone of John Waters's Role Models is conveyed perfectly by the beginning of one of its profiles. "I wish I were Johnny Mathis," he writes. "So mainstream. So popular. So unironic, yet perfect. Effortlessly boyish at over seventy years old, with a voice that still makes all of American want to make out." In this refracted self-portrait, the first generation indie filmmaker presents portraits of subjects ranging from pornographers to famous playwrights; from atheist leaders to imprisoned former Manson family members. Gently irreverent piece; smooth prose that reads like conversation. (Hand-selling tip: Waters is best known as the director of movies including Hairspray and Pink Flamingoes.)