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Feature: Two of John Waters’ iconic films get a 4k restoration with Criterion

FilmWeek by KPCC 89.3 | Southern California Public Radio

Jul 2, 202617:40TV & Film

The topic: Criterion released two director-approved 4k restorations for John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray and his 1977 film Desperate Living . The disc releases include exclusive commentary tracks from Waters and some of...

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