What a Divine way to spend your weekend with the last days and nights of Exhumed Cinema Celluloid Revival. A revived, resuscitated and reopened Liberty Theatre on Barrack Street Perth City. Featuring an expertly curated selection of cult and classic films programmed in 35mm & 16mm film, at Perth City’s original 1950s arthouse cinema, with […]
Divine found success around the globe in film and music Harris Glenn Milstead was better known by his stage name Divine. The Baltimore native became friends with filmmaker John Waters in the 1960’s and they collaborated together on many film projects. After appearing in several short films, Divine took a lead role in Waters feature […]
Luna Leederville are hosting a special immersive session of John Waters’ high-camp classic Polyester this week. Screening as part of Luna’s Trash Classics program, Polyester tells the story of frustrated housewife Francine – played by the late, great drag legend Divine – living in suburban Baltimore. When Francine starts fantasising about local theatre owner Todd Tomorrow (Tab […]
The Queer Bible Edited by Jack Guinness HQ (Harper Collins) Jack Guinness shines a light on some unacknowledged LGBTIQ+ history with stories of a group of LGBTIQ+ people who have inspired others and helped shape the world into being a better place. He wants people to know that “they walk in the footsteps of the […]
One of the leaders in shock-value, gross-out alternative film is being honoured for their work in the up-coming documentary ‘I am Divine’. Divine is known for her crass performances dressed as a woman, although the star didn’t identify as a drag queen, she pioneered drag queen culture during her legacy on the stage and in […]
