Beer and Art (2000) Poster

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5/10
Somewhat amateurish and cruel,...but still very interesting.
planktonrules27 May 2008
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This is a short film that I could see being a guilty pleasure, as it isn't great or exceptionally well made but there is a certain sick charm that might endear it to some--though many probably won't appreciate its sick sensibilities.

The film begins with two co-workers having a few drinks and then going back to the apartment for a few more. One lady seems very mousy and when the other asks to read the mousy lady's poetry, she is very hesitant. However, after a few more drinks, she relents and pours her heart out in a poem that is both bad and full of lesbian imagery. However, the other lady doesn't appreciate how scary it was to bear her soul and instead takes great pleasure in ripping the poem apart--as she seems like a total sadist. The mousy lady runs in tears and when she comes back once she's gained her composure, she sees the sadistic lady trying to plagiarize it! It's all a mind-game by the evil lady but it all backfires when the anger builds up and the seemingly shy and vulnerable lady turns on her and it looks like an episode of WWE Smackdown!! The overall effort is exceptionally cruel and dark--as well as a tad amateurish. However, in a very sick way, it's also kind of funny, so some might really like its dark tone. It didn't do much for me but I can see that those who made it have some talent and I'd like to see more of their future work.
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10/10
Disturbing Fluff
Zeitbite-13 February 2008
The following review refers to the "Beer and Art"/"Cave People" DVD:

My cult fanatic-friend, Paul, recommended these short films to me. He seems to think they are a laugh riot. I, on the other hand, find them unsettling. Both endings of "Beer and Art" and "Cave People" gave me such a weird feeling inside. A feeling that I usually don't even get from more graphic fare. These are very interesting works that stay with you. I highly recommend them!

The director of these shorts has an unusual sensibility. This sensibility is one that is silly but also has depth. I really hope he makes more films.
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