High Art (1998)
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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 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 enters the apartment of her neighbor, retired photographer Lucy Berliner (Ally Sheedy), who lives with former Fassbinder actress Greta (Patricia Clarkson), a heroin addict. The friendship between the worldly Lucy and the naive, insecure Syd ripens into an affair, one destined to change the lives of both women. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Directed By
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Written By
- Lisa Cholodenko
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- In Theaters
- Jun 12, 1998 Wide
- On DVD
- Jul 27, 2004
- Studio
- October Releasing
Critic Reviews
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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.
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Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Warmed-over Red Shoe Diaries episode wrapped in a blanket of pretension.
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Brandon Judell, PopcornQ
Solid, sexy drama with a dash of wit. Fine performances especially by Clarkson.
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Beth Jones, Roanoke Times (Virginia)
Who knew Ally Sheedy was so sexy?
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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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Cast
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Ally Sheedy
as Lucy Berliner
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Radha Mitchell
as Syd
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Patricia Clarkson
as Greta
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Tammy Grimes
as Lucy's Mother
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Gabriel Mann
as James
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Bill Sage
as Arnie
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Ahn Duong
as Dominique
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David Thornton
as Harry
