John Waters’ Iconic ‘Hairspray’ Roach Dress, Divine’s Bar Cart, And ‘Cry Baby’s’ Guitar: The Must-See Props and Treasures from the Academy’s ‘Pope of Trash’ exhibit

When John Waters shocked audiences with “Pink Flamingos” more than 50 years ago, he probably didn’t foresee major museum exhibitions of his trashy aesthetic and irreverent filmmaking. But half a century later, he’s become the elder statesman of rebellion, and the Academy Museum is celebrating Baltimore’s treasure with a career-spanning exhibit and accompanying film retrospective. […]