Review of Guest of Cindy Sherman (2008) by Richard R — 08 May 2009

Movie is awesome - great look into the 90s art world and Cindy Sherman. Must see for anyone who enjoys good movies.[FONT=Arial Narrow].

This review of Guest of Cindy Sherman (2008) was written by Richard R on 08 May 2009.

Guest of Cindy Sherman has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nathan Lee (205) for New York Times (5,786) on 27 Mar 2009

At once a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse, bittersweet autobiography and witty trip down art-world memory lane, Guest of Cindy Sherman…

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By David Edelstein (2,124) for New York Magazine/Vulture (3,519) on 29 Mar 2009

The documentary has its roots in a monologue in which the guest of Cindy Sherman (what H-O's place-card read at a gala) stood up for his personhood…

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By Noel Murray (1,901) for AV Club (2,778) on 26 Mar 2009

It all begins to feel tawdry, especially since Paul H-O never seems to realize that even though he wants everyone to know who he is, he’s…

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By Cynthia Fuchs (1,328) for PopMatters (2,617) on 18 Apr 2009

Paul H-O's hurt feelings over being the overlooked man in a relationship with a famous woman, are surely familiar and not especially provocative…

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By John P. Mccarthy (315) for Boxoffice Magazine (2,896) on 29 Mar 2009

Paul Hasegawa-Overacker's chronicle of his relationship with publicity-shy artist Cindy Sherman absorbs, thanks to his beguiling personality…

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 27 Mar 2009

Guest of Cindy Sherman would be fun to watch on public access some late night. But as a big-screen attraction, it never measures up…

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By Laurie Henzel (2) for Bust Magazine (182) on 10 Aug 2017

Paul H-O has made both a touching boyfriend movie, and a scathing portrayal of the art world, with great footage from the 90's art scene…

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By Craig M (671) on 19 Aug 2009

Interesting glimpse into the world of high dollar art. Makes the music biz look comparatively benign…

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By Tara M (383) on 25 Jul 2009

Started off interesting, took a long time to get to the point, became overly self-indulgent. I'm supposed to feel sorry for this guy…

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By Kenji Y (20) on 08 Aug 2009

Incredible! crudely shot & edited but fascinating story…

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