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 Barnes & Noble Master of extreme irony Todd Solondz (Welcome to the Dollhouse) tells two tales of tale telling in this odd satire about truth in fiction and the fiction of "truth." Part One, "Fiction," follows an aspiring writer (Selma Blair) whose preconceptions about her craft -- and her sexuality -- are challenged by a mysterious, ruthlessly critical professor (Robert Wisdom). Solondz methodically invokes taboos involving racism and physical handicaps here (the professor is black; the writers boyfriend has cerebral palsy) and then drenches them in a variety of critical responses. Part Two, "Nonfiction," comprises the bulk of Storytelling and follows a suburban New Jersey family (John Goodman and Julie Hagerty) as a struggling documentary filmmaker (Paul Giamatti) turns his video camera on their pot-smoking, aimless eldest son, "Scooby" (Mark Webber). Again, the stereotypes come fast and furious, designed to provoke preconditioned responses and expectations. And here Solondz also seems to be leveling an attack at the way documentaries exploit their subjects in the name of truth. Ultimately, Storytelling pushes its envelope of irony until it seems at times to break, leaving the audience alone with conflicting and perhaps irresolvable sentiments. In the process, it becomes the very definition of a provocative film. It is an hour and a half that may not go down easily, but it is potent medicine indeed. Gregory Baird Interested in the song lyrics? - Check out themostlyrics.com! Looking For A DVD? - Check out dvd-a-rama.com! |
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