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GUEST OF CINDY SHERMANMovie Reviews
Documentary about filmmaker Paul H-O and his relationship with reclusive artist Cindy Sherman, offering a unique perspective on the New York City art scene. Cast:Cindy Sherman, John Waters, Eric Bogosian, Danny DeVito, Paul Hasegawa-OverackerDirector:Paul H-O, Tom DonahueRelease Date:March 27, 2009DVD Release:December 14, 2010From:Sundance ChannelLength:1 hr 28 min
DECEMBER 14, 2010
Guest of Cindy Sherman, Good Reviews, Mixed (Doc) Limited
Guest of Cindy Sherman played in limited release to good reviews that at the same time were mixed. • Kenneth Baker wrote in the San Francisco Chronicle, "As soon as 'Guest of Cindy Sherman' ended, I wanted to see it again for its high entertainment value and to determine better what I had just witnessed." • And David Edelstein wrote in New York Magazine, "...there's no story, not even insight..." More Reviews Below...
Guest of Cindy Sherman Positive Reviews (9 Reviews, reviews below)
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NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO/TORONTO (6 Reviews)
Nathan Lee, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse, bittersweet autobiography and witty trip down art-world memory lane... isn't out to settle scores or exploit access..."(See all of Nathan Lee's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/27/09
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News: GOOD (NOT GREAT)(cg) "It's amazing that in an era of oversharing and reality TV, a doc consisting mostly of cable TV clips and personal reminiscences can be so resonant."(See all of Joe Neumaier's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 119 words, 03/27/09
V.A. Musetto, New York Post: POOR(cg) "If Paul H-O intended the movie as a tell-all exposé of a reclusive artist, he failed.... it would be fun to watch on public access some late night.... it never measures up."(See all of V.A. Musetto's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 171 words, 03/27/09
David Edelstein, New York Magazine: WEAK "The early part of the film, with its focus on the nexus between art and celebrity, is engaging in its fly-on-the-canvas way.... only there's no story, not even insight..."(See all of David Edelstein's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 207 words, 03/30/09
Ella Taylor, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...highly entertaining.... a fascinating, probably one-sided view of the artist herself, a flirty, put-together looker straight from the J. Crew catalog."(See all of Ella Taylor's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 228 words, 03/25/09
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "...it is either an invaluable document of the transformation of New York's art scene or an extended whine from a hanger-on who never got the respect he felt he deserved."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 03/05/09
KEY CITIES (2 Reviews)
Mick LaSalle, Houston Chronicle: OUTSTANDING(cg) "The film's restraint, along with its openness to many points of view, is not only admirable but makes for a more entertaining movie."(See all of Mick LaSalle's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 692 words, 12/04/09
Kenneth Baker, San Francisco Chronicle: OUTSTANDING(cg) "As soon as 'Guest of Cindy Sherman' ended, I wanted to see it again for its high entertainment value and to determine better what I had just witnessed."(See all of Kenneth Baker's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 246 words, 07/24/09
ALTERNATIVE/INDIE PRESS (2 Reviews)
Ella Taylor, Village Voice: VERY GOOD "...highly entertaining.... a fascinating, probably one-sided view of the artist herself, a flirty, put-together looker straight from the J. Crew catalog."(See all of Ella Taylor's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 228 words, 03/25/09
Norman Wilner, Toronto Now: EXCELLENT(cg) "...it is either an invaluable document of the transformation of New York's art scene or an extended whine from a hanger-on who never got the respect he felt he deserved."(See all of Norman Wilner's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 221 words, 03/05/09
HIGHBROW PRESS (1 Review)
Nathan Lee, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse, bittersweet autobiography and witty trip down art-world memory lane... isn't out to settle scores or exploit access..."(See all of Nathan Lee's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/27/09
MOVIE INDUSTRY (2 Reviews)
John Anderson, Daily Variety: VERY GOOD "Paul H-O is a likable tour guide through his own checkered romantic/professional history, never taking himself -- or the art world, for that matter -- too seriously."(See all of John Anderson's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 501 words, 05/02/08
Nathan Lee, New York Times: EXCELLENT "...a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse, bittersweet autobiography and witty trip down art-world memory lane... isn't out to settle scores or exploit access..."(See all of Nathan Lee's reviews...)(Read the full review...) 279 words, 03/27/09
28.6 Percentage Points Average Difference Between Reviews (Norm is 18.4pp; <18.4pp = More Consistent; >18.4pp = More Mixed)
Guest of Cindy Sherman's reviews are separated by an average 28.6 percentage points. The norm for this measure is 18.4 percentage points. Less than 18.4 indicates more consistent reviews; greater than 18.4 indicates more mixed reviews. In the chart below, each dot represents a review, with the dots at the top more positive than the dots at the bottom. From left to right, the dots represent reviews in big, bigger and biggest publications. Roll over each dot for more detail.
Guest of Cindy Sherman (9 reviews) Roll over dots for each review
Coverage:Guest of Cindy Sherman's reviews cover 10.2% of potential readers (average is 67.9%). Volume:The film's reviews total 2,664 words involume (average is 20,194 words). Length:The film's reviews average 296 words in length (the norm is 517 words).
Reviews Broke 25 Days After Release (Norm is 1.2 Release)
Guest of Cindy Sherman's reviews on average broke 25 days after opening. Norm for this measure is 1.2 hours before. The chart below shows reviews on opening day and the days before and after opening; the left side is earlier and the right side is later. The red bars extending above the horizontal mid-line represent more positive reviews, and the red bars extending below represent more negative reviews. The white space/red bar in the middle is Guest of Cindy Sherman's opening day. Click on any bar for a list of the reviews for that day.
Guest of Cindy Sherman (9 reviews, click on bars for reviews)
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