Liarmouth (John Waters' directorial RETURN)

[COB]

I can't believe it! I genuinely thought he'd retired from directing, but apparently not

John Waters Back In Director’s Chair For ‘Liarmouth; Indie Icon Writing/Helming for Village Roadshow Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: In what marks a high-profile return to filmmaking for John Waters, Village Roadshow Pictures has optioned his new novel Liarmouth: A Feel-Bad Romance. Waters will write the script and di…

deadline.com

I haven't read the book, but it all sounds like classic John Waters so hopefully he pulls off a film version.

 

[COB]

Hooted out loud at the description of the book, I think I'm going to read it soon:

The novel follows Marsha Sprinkle, a suitcase thief, scammer and master of disguise. Dogs and children hate her. Her own family wants her dead. She’s smart, she’s desperate, she’s disturbed, and she’s on the run with a big chip on her shoulder. They call her Liarmouth―until one insane man makes her tell the truth.

 

[jivafox]

That sounds incredible.

 

[Sheena]

Oh count me very much in! I’ve missed John! Let’s hope there’s a role for Tracy Ullman and, of course, MINK STOLE

 

[VoR]

After @COB ’s creepers, should we book in a season of FILTH sync-watches?

 

[COB]

Yes please

 

[straightorbroken]

Bugger, this didn't happen.