The Fine Art of Separating People from Their Money

November. 17,1996      
Rating:
7
Trailer Synopsis Cast

An examination of the evolution of commercials as an artistic medium, featuring interviews with media luminaries who relate how the in-your-face stylistic conventions of commercials have influenced feature films and the visual arts. A documentary film talking about art and advertising divided in three parts: 1. Crossing Over - from cinema to ads from ads to cinema 2. Humour - How humour affects us in advertising 3. Shock - The way shock is used to sell

Dennis Hopper as  Self - Host
David Lynch as  Self
Spike Lee as  Self
Ridley Scott as  Self
Alan Parker as  Self
Harvey Keitel as  Self
David Bowie as  Self

Similar titles

Zeugen - Aussagen zum Mord an einem Volk
Zeugen - Aussagen zum Mord an einem Volk
Zeugen - Aussagen zum Mord an einem Volk 1981
The Life of David Gale
The Life of David Gale
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
The Life of David Gale 2003
Thank You for Smoking
Prime Video
Thank You for Smoking
Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to smoke -- even if it kills him -- while still remaining a role model for his 12-year old son. When he incurs the wrath of a senator bent on snuffing out cigarettes, Nick's powers of "filtering the truth" will be put to the test.
Thank You for Smoking 2005
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Prime Video
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby 2006
Interview
Prime Video
Interview
After falling out with his editor, a fading political journalist is forced to interview America's most popular soap actress.
Interview 2007
Coffee and Cigarettes
Max
Coffee and Cigarettes
Coffee And Cigarettes is a collection of eleven films from cult director Jim Jarmusch. Each film hosts star studded cast of extremely unique individuals who all share the common activities of conversing while drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.
Coffee and Cigarettes 2004
Wirklich alles?!
Wirklich alles?!
Wirklich alles?! 2002
Qualifications
Qualifications
While waiting for a high profile job interview, a professional businesswoman and a misogynistic slacker go head-to-head to decide who really deserves the role.
Qualifications 2022
Their Loss
Their Loss
A short experimental documentary exploring the insecurities of a model.
Their Loss 2021
I've Never Been Good At Drawing
I've Never Been Good At Drawing
A short experimental documentary exploring the insecurities of a multifaceted artist.
I've Never Been Good At Drawing 2021

Reviews

Jeanskynebu
1996/11/17

the audience applauded

... more
Actuakers
1996/11/18

One of my all time favorites.

... more
ShangLuda
1996/11/19

Admirable film.

... more
Dotbankey
1996/11/20

A lot of fun.

... more