Whiff, Wonder, and Smell: Polyester at Norris Cinema Theatre (NCT)

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Whiff, Wonder, and Smell: Polyester at Norris Cinema Theatre (NCT)

Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre
Friday, January 29, 2027
Join us for a screening of John Waters' cult classic Polyester (1981) the way audiences first encountered it—with Odorama! This playful and provocative experience highlights Waters’ camp aesthetics and legacy in experimental and queer cinema, while also exploring how scent functions as a tool for satire.
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