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The Pervert's Guide to Cinema

2006

Sophie Fiennes

Documentary, Self: Slavoj Žižek

7.4

1,987

Documentary THE PERVERT'S GUIDE TO CINEMA takes the viewer on an exhilarating ride through some of the greatest movies ever made. Serving as presenter and guide is the charismatic Slavoj Zizek, the Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst. With his engaging and passionate approach to thinking, Zizek delves into the hidden language of cinema, uncovering what movies can tell us about ourselves. THE PERVERT'S GUIDE TO CINEMA offers an introduction into ... [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		V.A. Musetto New York Post	"It is a fun romp through the annals of cinema by pop Slovenian philosopher and prolific writer Slavoj Zizek, who finds deep psychological meaning in a slew of movies."
		Stephen Holden The New York Times	"The teachers we remember most fondly are often the ones who entertained as they enlightened, through hyperbole seasoned with grains of salt. Mr. Zizek belongs in that company."
		New York Magazine	"It sounds completely mad, but it hangs together because of the brilliant, hilarious decision to insert the garrulous philosopher into key scenes of the films he discusses."
		Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter	"What helps the film rise above the level of a photographed college lecture is the director's inventive and playful presentation."
		Ty Burr Boston Globe	"A delightful two-and-a-half-hour repast for mindful film junkies."
		Eddie Cockrell Variety	"A virtuoso marriage of image and thought."

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