“It’s the ones you love the most who always disappoint you in the end.” (A quote from Love Lies Bleeding.) It’s always so much fun to find out what John Waters’ favorite films are every year! (And then argue about them!) One of the most exciting “best of the year” lists that kicks off this time of the year is from filmmaker John Waters – his Top 10 favorite films in a list that is unlike any other. For 2024, Waters has chosen a less quirky, more sexy selection of mostly LGBTQ films as his best of the year. His previous Top 10 list from 2023 included Beau is Afraid and Master Gardener and Fallen Leaves. One of his most controversial picks for 2024 – he loved Joker 2 (aka Joker: Folie à Deux) and is big on defending it. 🤦♂️ “Stupid critics. Gaga so good.” His numero uno opened much earlier in 2024 – the dark & wild Love Lies Bleeding starring Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian, released by A24. After years of publishing this list with the magazine ArtForum, Waters has switched it up and sent it to Vulture instead. Peruse all of his Top 10 favorites from 2024 below. // Continue Reading ›
