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Reviews
Bang (1995)
Pointless drivel that will only to appeal to fans of self-indulgent artsy flicks
Not sure why this movie seems to have gotten such rave reviews.
While watching "Bang" one night on TV, I found myself bored by the nonsensical, random plot which was occurring on screen. The entire movie seems to be nothing more than an exercise in meaningless, artsy-fartsy self-indulgence on the part of the filmmaker. The fact that the director/writer goes by a one name moniker only reinforces this sense of pretentiousness.
Those interested in indie flicks would be better off looking for something better written and dare I say, more entertaining than this complete waste of time.
Flat Is Beautiful (1998)
Inappropriate exploitation of young child actor
First off, I can understand if the filmmaker Sadie Benning intended "Flat Is Beautiful" as a personal film that draws upon her own experiences. Still, I really couldn't help wondering if it was rather inappropriate for Benning to utilize a child actor in such a project, given the nature of the movie itself with its overt sexual themes, nudity and graphic depictions (including a scene with oral sex).
That said, I'm not saying the movie is pornography or that it should be banned. All I'm saying is that you want to make a political film with such graphic content, please don't get children involved in its production.