Cindy Sherman, Danny DeVito, Eric Bogosian

Videographer Paul H-O must confront issues of ego and identity when he begins a relationship with the reclusive Cindy Sherman. With unprecedented access, the documentary places us in the company of th...( read more  read more... )e artist and offers a critique of the ever-inflated New York art market and the culture of celebrity.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 28 min.

Directed by: Paul Hasegawa-Overacker, Tom Donahue

Release Date: April 1, 2008

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  • May 29, 2009
    Mediocre documentary concerning local public access show host, Paul H-O and the unlikely relationship with artist Cindy Sherman. While Paul protests that he's not a trophy wife, the "talentless guy you would prefer to avoid" only proves he's no trophy of any kind. During his da...( read more)y of hosting the public access show Gallery Beat, Paul was critical of art losing its' meaning and evolving into an outlet for rich art addicts to get their fix on overrated, overpriced auction items. This would only prove art in the 90's sucked and only served to boost egos of dominating males in the industry.

    The very interesting bits were, of course, insight to Cindy Sherman and seeing the behind the scenes look at her own work, while Paul would reap the benefits of going from the D-list to the guest of an A-lister and losing sight of himself as the street critic armed with a camera and microphone. We would soon see Paul comparing the cost of new shoes (paid for by Cindy Sherman) with other A-listers. This is such pathetic self-loathing and seriously doubt anyone would feel bad for Paul after the inevitable break-up.

    My advice is to do what your parents did; get a job, sir.
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  • July 26, 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?
  • March 24, 2009
    GUEST OF CINDY SHERMAN

Critic Reviews


March 30, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Remove the boldface names and there's no movie; that center does not hold. full review

March 25, 2009
Armond White, The New York Press

Paul H-O might have exposed "dealers" who were agents, publicists, protectors -- the real movers and shakers of the culture industry -- but his romantic wounds get in the way. full review

March 25, 2009
Nick Schager, The Screengrab

Absorbing yet lacking. full review

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