Film Quotes by John Waters
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John Waters describes a cultural clash where mainstream critics dismiss quirky films. He talks about low‑budget movies that aim for shock rather than polish, and he admires directors like Bergman for their influence. He also jokes that a new sex act could be more important than a good movie.
![“I probably would have made [films] anywhere. Every city has something they're ashamed of. I would have made films about it and turned it into something positive.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3bf/john-waters-751_ashamed_i-probably-would-have-made-films-anywher_3003581.jpg)
![“You go to school to figure out who you want to be and how you can do it, and [maybe] I should have, because the films would probably be technically better.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/333/john-waters-751_can-do_you-go-to-school-to-figure-out-who-you-w_743298.jpg)
![“I think Chelsea Girls is a complete masterpiece and I think Andy's [Warhol] films are equally as good as the art. I think one day they will be considered equal. They aren't yet. They will be.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d38/john-waters-751_art_i-think-chelsea-girls-is-a-complete-mast_2016693.jpg)
![“I built my [early] career on negative reviews. There was a cultural war going on, the '60s was going on. All the film critics were square. They hated my movies. You could never have that happen today. Critics are way too hip.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aef/john-waters-751_built_i-built-my-early-career-on-negative-revi_808406.jpg)
![“I think [parents] became very proud, even though they were mortified by the early films because no one liked them.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/eee/john-waters-751_film_i-think-parents-became-very-proud-even-t_1332619.jpg)
