"Hairspray," the original

There's a movie about to hit the big screen that's a remake of a play that was a remake of a movie.  It's "Hairspray."

The original movie was indeed an original.  Made in 1988 by the incomparable John Waters, it starred Divine, Mink Stole, Ricky Lake, Sonny Bono and others.  IMDB.

Anyone who wishes to see the original "Hairspray" will have that opportunity tomorrow as TBS is scheduled to show it on Friday, 7/20/07, at 9:00 am Central.

John Waters made some very controversial movies back then, although "Hairspray" was rather tame compared with some of the others.  Nonetheless, it's worth a look if you haven't seen it, and it probably won't ruin your appetite.

Early prediction:  John Travalta is no Devine.

Comments

[Eric]

And I predict that Travolta will surprise you!

I have no idea why they want to remake this; the original stands quite well on its own, even today (and 1988 wasn't that long ago).

[Geo]

Eric, I was not a big Divine fan, but after he died I began to appreciate how courageous he was. I'm not a big Travolta fan now, but who knows what the future holds?

P.S. Now I know how to get you to leave a comment here.

[Janie]

We didn't get to see the original (but may rent it, now!) but went to see Hairspray last night and loved it!

Travolta did a great job. We had a great time.

[Janie]

PS - but Walken walked away with it, as did newcomer Nikky Blonski!

[Geo]

Thanks Janie. I was a little negative about it, but now I might try to see it.