High Art

High Art (1998)

  • 72% of critics liked it
    (43 reviews)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (7,861 ratings)

Lisa Cholodenko wrote and directed this lesbian-themed drama, winner of the 1998 Sundance Film Festival's Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award. Ambitious photography magazine associate editor Syd (Radha Mitchell) has a ho-hum relationship with James (Gabriel Mann). Investigating a ceiling leak, she… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Lisa Cholodenko
Genres
Drama, Romance
In Theaters
Jun 12, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Jul 27, 2004
October Releasing

Critic Reviews

  • Emanuel Levy, Variety

    A highlight of the 1998 Sundance Festival: Cholodenko depicts with unwavering veracity the breakup of one longtime lesbian relationship just as another, unexpected one begins. The acting of the three women, Sheedy Mitchell, and Clarkson, is superb.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Warmed-over Red Shoe Diaries episode wrapped in a blanket of pretension.

  • Brandon Judell, PopcornQ

    Solid, sexy drama with a dash of wit. Fine performances especially by Clarkson.

  • Beth Jones, Roanoke Times (Virginia)

    Who knew Ally Sheedy was so sexy?

  • Brent Simon, Entertainment Today

    A solid if diffident, strongly character-focused drama worth the time of those who appreciate shoegazing introspection for the High Art that it is.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Leigh R


    Wonderfully cast and played out.

  • John B


    This is the film that had everyone aflutter because here we have Ally Sheedy coming out of the woodwork years after the Breakfast Club and she is a les-bion. She does a wonderful job but what happened to her co-star Radha Mitchell?

  • Doctor S


    Absorbing psychological tug-of-war ensues for the attentions of fragile, reclusive photographer Lucy (Ally Sheedy) between her current girlfriend, junkie German former actress Greta (Patricia Clarkson) and her newly introduced downstairs neighbor, assistant magazine layout editor Syd… More

  • Dimitris S


    Cholodenko's debut brims with luscious cinematography.Literally!!The trio is demanding in every frame,projecting the pessimism of life,abnormalities in relationships,a Queer film without the cliches of this genre (I refuse to call it that way).Clarkson is so fuckin'… More

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