Review of Cremaster 3 (2002) by Ian H — 05 Dec 2009
Matthew Barney is an artificial-scarcity douche who uses the same font for his DVD cover as I use for my business cards. I don't know if he's a genius or not, and I don't know if Cremaster 3 is actually "a sculpture" as he claims or merely a "film" (well - video, I guess, I think it was shot digitally), but I'll say this: I saw Cremaster 3 once - ONCE - five years ago, and I've been thinking about it ever since.
Not more than a month has gone by since then where I have not reflected and recontextualized events in my own life through its imagery and densely braided themes. It's probably easiest to relate to if you're an overprivileged white male with mystical leanings and artistic aspirations, but I'm pretty sure there's something for everyone here.
(Not necessarily something enjoyable or entertaining, but certainly something worth reflecting on.).
This review of Cremaster 3 (2002) was written by Ian H on 05 Dec 2009.
Cremaster 3 has generally received positive reviews.
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