Still plays at the Charles Theater in Baltimore!

@Romany1111

5 жыл бұрын

It's the Charles ART Thee-ate-er, I do believe.

@BeerBrewin

4 жыл бұрын

The Parkway Theater in Minneapolis plays it before films too.

@toiletholder

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness. I have get my ass to Baltimore just for that!

@danhoward2726

Жыл бұрын

Same with the Trylon Cinema in Minneapolis

that inhale at the end was savage

This was shot for the Charles Theater in Baltimore many years ago. His favorite movie theater. And yes he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet

@scottbrown2974

Жыл бұрын

It was actually shot for the Nuart Theater in Los Angeles, as a gesture of thanks for showing Pink Flamingos for eight years.

UC Theater in Berkeley, mid-90's... I saw so many films there with this promo, it's embedded deep in my brain.

@rclaughlin

6 жыл бұрын

I saw it at the Roxie, if I recall correctly.

@imitt12

6 жыл бұрын

My local community theater plays it in front of every showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, along with a personal message he recorded for their 100th anniversary.

@joeylee8747

5 жыл бұрын

That's how I know it too! My mom hated smoking, her dad died of lung cancer and she got asthma from being around it, but this PSA tickled her so much! I love it.

@miraclefred

3 жыл бұрын

RIP

@ericwittmershaus9270

3 жыл бұрын

I interviewed him for the Oakland Tribune when he was promoting Cecil B. Demented and asked him about this clip (after seeing it so many times at UC Theater) and he was legitimately surprised both to be asked about it and that something he'd just done in one take as a joke took on such a life of its own.

I saw this when I went to see The rocky Horror Picture Show and my friend was screaming at Waters for "Don't you wish you had one? Mmmm.." part. Haha. Good times.

I remember seeing a version of this announcement (Waters did several versions) prior to seeing a film in a Boston theater and thinking “OMG, that’s priceless!” He closed with the line “So remember, no smoking: but don’t you wish you could?”

I wish this still played in theaters.

@latenightcashews

6 жыл бұрын

the projector in singapore plays this occasionally! saw it once and fell in love with it lol

@jorgearnoldson3107

6 жыл бұрын

Nite Owl Theater in Miami, FL, plays this occasionally.

@BugVlogs

6 жыл бұрын

Jorge Arnoldson They played it at a recent screening of John Carpenter's "The Thing".

just saw this intro at this art house cinema in santa ana and man it was hilarious. john waters forever.

He is such a genius! We need more pre-film clips like this nowadays! there are still film houses and theatres in europe where you can have a drink or coffee and light up while your watching a movie! I love that idea.

@WSNO

10 ай бұрын

Weed theaters is a fantastic idea tbh

This brings back memories. At the late, great UC theater in Berkely, where I first saw Kurosawa, John Woo, Jackie Chan, and too many others to name, they used this as their "no smoking" announcement. It was also where Werner Herzog ate his shoe.

Aw man, this takes me back. This is from that same videotape with the SWANS video for "A SCREW", Psychic TV's "Unclean" and a bunch of other underground stuff. They'd make some money if they DVD'd this stuff.

I was at a theater where this was played. I was laughing so hard I thought I would pee my pants.

Thank you! I first saw this in the 1970's at the now-shuttered UC Theatre in Berkeley. Over the next two and a half decades I anticipated John Waters' message before every feature, seeing the wear and tear on the film over those years, but thinking he must be one of the most wonderful people around. I discovered Waters and his movies at the U.C. I have so many associations, like the first time I saw "Casablanca," knowing it was iconic, but nothing else about it. Thank you, thank you!

@p1zd3c

11 ай бұрын

I was an usher at the U.C. Theater in '91/'92. 1370 seats of awesome. What a great film house. I was devastated to hear that it had closed. I came to view this clip specifically because of my memories of seeing it in that very theater. Glad to run in to someone else sharing their thoughts on that wonderful spot in a random corner on the internet. Cheers.

@lemorab1

11 ай бұрын

@@p1zd3c The building is still there. The marquee and ticket booth are still there, but it is no longer a cinema. It is now what I think they call a "large event venue." Remember Au Coquelet on the corner of Milvia and University, in the former Dutch Boy building? It is now being torn down. Downtown Berkeley has been decimated. There are no longer any movie theaters there.

They used to show this when I went to see Rocky Horror at midnight in Berkeley in the early 80's. So perfect for that place and time.

@dasc0yne

2 жыл бұрын

Yep. I miss the UC Theater so much. Now, if I can only find that redubbed It's a Wonderful Life trailer they used to show.

@ready4sea301

2 жыл бұрын

@@dasc0yne Never saw that one-- I'd love to though!

I don't smoke but this makes me want to start. Happy 70th, John. ♡

@chuckblack8227

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t

I used to watch this in the 1908's at the UC Theater in Berkeley before it shut down. Thank you.

Saw this in the theatre once and laughed my ass-off. It was also a bonus scene on the Criterion Collection Polyester Laser Disc. Funny shit!

if they played this in a theater I'd probably leave for a smoke break 15 minutes into the movie..

@thehoosierfortheUK

10 жыл бұрын

Me to, especially if it was a crappy sappy romance or an action movie with too many explosions!

@morsalmalik8301

6 жыл бұрын

Marketing tactic!

@xX-Logic-

4 жыл бұрын

Id smoke in the theater and tell them John told me to do it

They still play this clip before the weekend midnight shows at the Nuart in West L.A. and the Rialto in South Pasadena, and I never get bored of it. In fact, it probably gets better with age, as public smoking laws get even more strict.

I just quit smoking yesterday... and this is the greatest, most appetizing thing I've ever seen.

I miss this video message so much. I wish they would still play it at the Charles Theater in Baltimore before every single showing.

For anyone who grew up in LA in the John Waters era, you can't help but think of the Nuart when you see this clip. (Pink Flamingos premiered at the Nuart, and Divine (and her posse of bikini-clad gay boys ) arrived at the theatre in a rented trash truck. Classic !

he was *so* hot... i wonder what kind of guys John goes for.

@RaymondHng

7 жыл бұрын

I hear he likes to make friends with the younger generation.

@zzendawgie

7 жыл бұрын

SCORE!!

@nocount1

6 жыл бұрын

He's over 70. Most anyone is going to be the younger generation.

@benjaminthefox

6 жыл бұрын

Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks.

@Danlikesyou

6 жыл бұрын

I wonder if he's a chubby chaser?

Can't stop watching this shit.

Haha; I love this. He came to Seattle last night to present a Matinee of Cecil B. Demented, and they ran this before the feature. I was doing okay, but I was fiending after that!

Can you imagine Bette Davis doing that same PSA? She will play it to the hilt.

@lemorab1

6 жыл бұрын

Oh God, that's brilliant! I wish she had done her own version back in the day.

@excrono

Жыл бұрын

Let’s get AI on this task.

I saw this about 20 +/- years ago at the Tiffany Theater in Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. It preceded the midnight showing of Rocky Horror.

I am convinced that John Waters' grin only has one speed: Shit-eating. What a lovely and wonderful man. :)

He French inhaled that cigarette though...

@RaymondHng

7 жыл бұрын

There's a name for that? So that's what Bette Davis does.

I also saw this at the UC Theater- before every movie. A classic public service announcement~

Loved seeing this intro at The Parkway in Minneapolis!

@excrono

Жыл бұрын

If they’d let people smoke, they’d be more mellow during films. Chill and let everyone appreciate the art they are viewing, instead of making it feel like a midnight screening of Rocky Horror.

Saw this at the Projector theatre in Singapore!

@Mrchair-bk5ns

3 жыл бұрын

What film was screening then?

John Waters, we need more people in the world like you. But you ARE one of the creative ones.

@nanjingmonkey467

Жыл бұрын

ok?

HIS LITTLE CHEEKY SMILE AT THE END. i love him so much

Man, that takes me back. They used to show that before every movie at the U.C. Theater in Berkeley. I must have seen in a hundred times.

Praise and worship

John Waters you gotta love him.

a veteran smoker, i STILL cannot do that thing at approx 36 seconds ive tried and tried lol

Just watched Pink Flamingos for the first time. Holy fucking shit, man.

@CAC62 Me too! Wonderful memories of sneaking out on Saturday nights with this short starting off the excitement!

That was very smooth and cool and a perfect escape of all this lovey dovey escapism and back into adulthood! I bet those seeing Twilight wanted to see this commercial!

They used to play this before the show at the UC theater.

This was the first John Waters film I ever saw (at the River Oaks Theater in Houston), and I was thoroughly convinced the man was a genius.

Gosh!! I love John Waters.

Just saw this last night before the midnight showing of The Evil Dead at the Uptown Theater in Minneapolis, MN. LOL

@excrono

Жыл бұрын

I wish the Uptown, as it was, still existed.

no one knows how much I truly love this man.

After watching this, I could use a cigarette. Thanks John Waters! :D

God, I fucking love John Waters.

They used to play that before movies at The Drexel theaters in Columbus Ohio.

I have a movie theater in my room and I play this before every movie I put on with my friends

john waters is bassically the coolest person ever.

They showed this last night at the New Beverly.

Love it!

I remember seeing this at the Nuart back in the early 80's.

Used to see this all the time before films at the Charles in the early 80s.

why does this not still play in theaters?

This is the best thing since sliced bread.

John Waters is the best!

my new favorite youtube video

Great sound design.

amazing mind that man has.

I laughed until I had tears. Thank you John Waters.

He is one of the best movie directors.

love it !!!!

Damn it, John Waters, I need a ciggy now....

Why did this get recommended to me 18 years late

Oh man this is pure gold

My idol

@Jcolinsol In Berkeley? I was there for a while in '98 and never saw this till now. If I had a theater, I'd definitely show this!

they played in baltimore to my mom used to o and see movies with him at the theaters that showed it

is beautiful!

oh be nice. John we love you.

There have been numerous studies on this ingredient and the result is there are no ill effects.. in fact it is present in a lot of other everyday items we commonly use and we have not yet been warn to stop using them Other products that make use of Propylene Glycol include cosmetic products, food coloring, cake mixes, sodas, salad dressings, and toiletries. PG is also used as an active ingredient in fog machines used in industry, nightclubs, and theaters

sweet french inhale at the end

I havent and I also havent heard about many of his movies before

He did end up quiting though. He kicked his cigaret adiction in 1989 after an uncle of his got a brain tumor, "That was kind of scary" he said of it.

It is a miracle I was born in 1973 because in the 70's there is no smoking in the theaters.

We've found Steve Buscemi's Doppleganger. 1st time I've seen John Waters. I think I enjoy this guy. I'ma watch more of his vids up on our YourTube now. Don't bother me. I'm watching John Waters vids.

I sent this toa friend who quit smoking! lol.

Thanks for posting this classic Dorado Gold! I'm looking for a 16mm print of this to buy. HM, Highway Cinema

i love that semi french inhale at the end.... classy.

i love john waters

They played this before every film at the River Oaks Theatre in Houston. !!!!

ha, ha, classic! thanks for posting.

Wow ive never seen him when he was younger before

Did this actually play in theaters? If so, that's fucking hilarious.

same here.

I'v seen this at some of the local (sacramento, ca usa) art house places

I caught Jesus smoking in a theatre a few years back. I told him to stop and he blew weed smoke in my face!

@ignoranttwat Director of Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Cry-Baby, Serial Mom, and among other things, the intro and outro for Lonely Island's The Creep. All around, I'd love to meet him, he seems like such a cool guy.

I second that comment.

I. Love. This. Man. John Waters is my Jesus :)

John Waters (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray, Pecker) siempre ha combatido los tópicos de la cultura norteamericana y las reglas sociales más elementales (y, por qué no decirlo, fuera de lugar) con mucho humor y la provocación por bandera. Un ejemplo, este divertido anuncio en el que el director de Baltimore se ríe de las campañas anti-tabaco y propone, no sólo que los actores sigan fumando en las películas, sino que lo hagan también los espectadores en las salas.

He's right. Time to fire up. Thanks John.

ZAAAAAAAP!

The song “John Waters” by DJ Boring brought me here.

i watch this video every fucking day.

I'm going to smoke in a theatre just to make the usher do some work lol!

@teratophobia "the creep" is a music video by a group called the lonely island (you should check them out) and it has john waters in it

John Waters is such a legend............I only ever knew him from Cry Baby but this place has shown me just how brilliant he is. I dont care how bad smokin is, until they are totally illegal I'm gonna smoke til i die.