Robert Maier

  • Saying Merry Christmas, the John Waters Way

    Guest Blog: Independent filmmaker John Waters offered season's greeting in his inimitable style

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    Robert Maier

  • John Waters Needed Some Help on ‘Crybaby’ Swag

    Guest Blog: The original handouts for the 'Crybaby' crew had some teeth, but even during a sweltering summer, the slick jackets were better

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    Robert Maier

  • Backstage With John Waters During ‘Polyester’ Filming, August 1980

    Actor George Stove just sent over a photo of him with me and John Waters that evoked some old memories of the making of "Polyester." The photo — with John (middle), me as line producer (front) and George — was taken in the basement of the Heavitree Hill home in suburban Baltimore that was Divine’s…

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    Robert Maier

  • Considering the Risks, John Waters Led a Charmed Life on His Early Films

    He preferred that people just follow his orders and not ask questions that couldn’t have a cocky, outrageous answer

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    Robert Maier

  • My Movie Dates With John Waters

    “You can’t smoke in a movie theater John!” I whispered. “Oh sure you can,” he said with great conspiratorial glee. “Watch this…”

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    Robert Maier