Filmmaker Paul H-O confronts his own ego and identity after analyzing his relationship with reclusive artist Cindy Sherman in this documentary that offers a unique perspective on the New York City art... read more 
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May 29, 2009Mediocre documentary concerning local public access show host, Paul H-O and the unlikely relationship with artist Cindy Sherman. While Paul protests that he's not a trophy wife, the "talentless guy you would prefer to avoid" only proves he's no trophy of any kind. During his da... read more
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July 26, 2009Started off interesting, took a long time to get to the point, became overly self-indulgent. I'm supposed to feel sorry for this guy?
Critic Reviews
December 4, 2009
Douglas Britt, Houston Chronicle
July 24, 2009
Kenneth Baker, San Francisco Chronicle
As soon as Guest of Cindy Sherman ended, I wanted to see it again for its high entertainment value and to determine better what I had just witnessed. Full Review
March 30, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
Remove the boldface names and there's no movie; that center does not hold. Full Review
March 27, 2009
V.A. Musetto, New York Post
Guest of Cindy Sherman would be fun to watch on public access some late night. But as a big-screen attraction, it never measures up. Full Review
March 27, 2009
Nathan Lee, New York Times
At once a fascinating behind-the-scenes glimpse, bittersweet autobiography and witty trip down art-world memory lane. Full Review
March 26, 2009
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
It's amazing that in an era of oversharing and reality TV, a doc consisting mostly of cable TV clips and personal reminiscences can be so resonant. Full Review
March 24, 2009
Ella Taylor, Village Voice
A highly entertaining evisceration and celebration of the milieu. Full Review
May 5, 2008
John Anderson, Variety
If it manages not to lose its assets while dipping its toe into murkier issues -- becoming, say, a brow-knitting thumb-sucker -- then it's really a work of art; such is Guest of Cindy Sherman. Full Review
April 19, 2009
Cynthia Fuchs, PopMatters
Paul H-O's hurt feelings over being the overlooked man in a relationship with a famous woman, are surely familiar and not especially provocative. Full Review
April 3, 2009
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Instantly recognizable as a guy you might have gone to college with, co-director and documentary subject, Paul H-O's personal experience, as host for a self-produced cable television art program calle... Full Review
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