The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
Drama · History · 2006
In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
Movie details
Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus
“A love story.”
2006 Drama · History 2h 2m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
In 1958 New York Diane Arbus is a housewife and mother who works as an assistant to her husband, a photographer employed by her wealthy parents. Respectable though her life is, she cannot help but feel uncomfortable in her privileged world. One night, a new neighbor catches Diane's eye, and the enigmatic man inspires her to set forth on the path to discovering her own artistry.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Steven Shainberg
Written by
Erin Cressida Wilson
Nicole Kidman
Diane Arbus
Robert Downey Jr.
Lionel Sweeney
Ty Burrell
Allan Arbus
Harris Yulin
David Nemerov
Jane Alexander
Gertrude Nemerov
Emmy Clarke
Grace Arbus
Genevieve McCarthy
Sophie Arbus
Court is in session
Put Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.