Fresh
It is a fun romp through the annals of cinema by pop Slovenian philosopher and prolific writer Slavoj Zizek, who finds deep psychological meaning in a slew of movies.
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
2006 · 2h 31m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Sophie Fiennes
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The Pervert's Guide to Cinema
Overview
A hilarious introduction, using as examples some of the best films ever made, to some of Slovenian philosopher and psychoanalyst Slavoj Žižek's most exciting ideas on personal subjectivity, fantasy and reality, desire and sexuality.
Director and cast
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Top critics, in their words
87%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The teachers we remember most fondly are often the ones who entertained as they enlightened, through hyperbole seasoned with grains of salt. Mr. Zizek belongs in that company.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh
[Zizek] steers clear of his usual dense Hegel-centric language and goes straight for the fun bits.
Vadim Rizov, Village Voice
Fresh
It sounds completely mad, but it hangs together because of the brilliant, hilarious decision to insert the garrulous philosopher into key scenes of the films he discusses.
Miranda Siegel, New York Magazine/Vulture
Fresh
What helps the film rise above the level of a photographed college lecture is the director's inventive and playful presentation.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
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