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Reviews
The Loss of Sexual Innocence (1998)
the lower the expectation, the better
Although the images were very beautiful and creative, they didn't link together in any cogent manner, sometimes even taking away from the movie. The editing is very poor, making the movie seem ten times slower than it was. The themes were an attempt at universality, but the poor direction and lack of dialogue just made it alienating. I was very disappointed because the trailer made this movie look intelligent, lush, and fertile, which it isn't at all.
Velvet Goldmine (1998)
glitter heaven
This isn't just a movie, it's an experience. And a really exciting one at that. If you excuse the often poor acting, excuse the often diatribe-like speeches, you can almost feel the director's intent at making you see stars. This is a must-see movie that appeals especially to those interested in fringe/marginal culture. The people are beautiful, the clothes are amazing, and the attitude just seals it all. Highly recommended.