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High Art (1998)

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Critic Reviews: 8
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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

R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Drama, Romance

Directed By: Lisa Cholodenko

Written By: Lisa Cholodenko

In Theaters: Jun 12, 1998 Wide

On DVD: Jul 27, 2004

October Releasing

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Cast

Ally Sheedy
Lucy Berliner
Radha Mitchell
Syd
Patricia Clarkson
Greta
Tammy Grimes
Lucy's Mother
Gabriel Mann
James
Bill Sage
Arnie
Ahn Duong
Dominique
David Thornton
Harry

Critic Reviews for High Art

All Critics (59) | Top Critics (12) | Fresh (31) | Rotten (13) | DVD (5)

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.

December 5, 2006 Full Review Source: Variety

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Emanuel Levy

Variety

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

April 7, 2009 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

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

April 1, 2005 Comment

Brandon Judell

PopcornQ

Who knew Ally Sheedy was so sexy?

August 30, 2004 Comment

Beth Jones

Roanoke Times (Virginia)

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

August 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Entertainment Today

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Brent Simon

Entertainment Today

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Wonderfully cast and played out.

May 11, 2007

Leigh Ryan

Super Reviewer

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' underrated I swear she could play an animated freak

December 5, 2008