From a '60s movie about the dark side of Hollywood to John Waters classics, gays reveal their trashy favs - Queerty
The workday is over! It’s time to pour a glass of wine, chuck your cell phone across the room, and shut off your brain for the evening. What are you watching? Unlike the ignorant masses, we know that reality TV doesn’t always mean trashy TV. Pedro Zamora’s legacy would have a lot to say about that, along with countless charismatic stars. But still, when we want to get away from reality, the genre certainly offers some enticing options. The same can be said for the big screen, and one iconic director in particular. Through the ’70s, John Waters cemented his reputation as a transgressive genius with his “Trilogy of Trash.” Though Hairspray is his most recognizable work, Waters’ early films–Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, and Desperate Living–arguably best capture his brilliant perversion. As for other trash.. at least it keeps us entertained! This week, we asked Queerty readers about…




