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The sublime vulgarity imprinted on film by the cult film ``Pink Flamingos''

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A strange sense of freshness after breaking through the wall



However, after watching this movie several times, I have a really strange feeling. The first words that come out of your mouth are certainly "Ugee!" Now, you can get a glimpse of the joy of filming a movie with friends.


The compositional and developing power of the works, which go beyond common sense one after another and become increasingly risqué, is astounding, and the creators never forget for a moment that they are fundamentally about entertainment. The way each character is portrayed is bold and excellent, including Lady Divine, who pursues her own path without ever flattering society or common sense.



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In particular, the line in the second half that explodes into my heart is ``The world is either good or bad, but what I do is always right!'' If you just focus on this point, I think it's quite a harsh word, but the United States was shaking over the Vietnam War, the rise of hippie culture, the intensification of the civil rights movement, and amidst this, universities were rejecting them and creating their own unique ideas. Considering Waters' state of mind when he began making films, this seems like a manifesto for surviving the turbulent waters of a new era.


Moreover, the strength increases because Divine chants this with dignity. Maybe that's why I feel a strange sense of freshness while watching ``Pink Flamingos.''


John Waters, who made such a movie, thought he had nothing to lose, but when he told his father, who had lent him the money to make this movie, he said to him, ``I beg you, I'll make this movie.'' It seems that he was aware of the moderation in asking, "Please just don't watch the movie."


No matter how provocative they are to the world, their behavior is completely different in front of their parents, which makes me feel human. This may be the reason why Waters is so widely loved.



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