387. Cry-Baby (1990)

Film Strip Podcast

The podcast with a face that definitely has character. Lindsey, Ron, and Jay rock n roll with Cry-Baby (1990).

Desperate to shed his teen-heartthrob image, Johnny Depp went looking for a different project and he found one in John Waters’ send up of 1950s rebellious kid culture. On the heels of his major success Hairspray, Waters’ next film brought about a bidding war from studios. However, when it released, the audience response was mixed at best. However, this movie became a cult classic. What gives it such status? Find out in our latest episode!