jerryheppler

Unforgettably bad from the first frame to the last. Utterly uncinematic, wholly uninspired dialogue, and no discernable plot development. Both David Arquette and Jeffrey Tambor seem to have been labotomized. And Jennifer Tilly, try though she might, sinks under the weight of her severely underdeveloped character. For a film that attempts to satirize the superficiality of media culture, this mess comes off more shallow and empty than any reality show currently plaguing the airwaves. Though it clocks in at about 100 minutes, this excruciatingly boring film drags on for what seems like an eternity. Run, don't walk, from this dreck.

This low budget independent film attempts what could be a meaningful satirical commentary on the blithely accepted brutality of modern American consumer culture. Instead, we're treated to a hackneyed and insincere exercise in drab self-consciousness. Kieran Mulroney's transformation feels false and mechanical as he smirks his way through the dry and predictable storyline. Juliet Landau, otherwise memorable for her roles in "Ed Wood" and "Buffy", bluffs her way through a shockingly lackluster performance here. All in all a disappointment.

"Behind the Seams" is a mock-documentary comedy following the exploits of supermodel Casey McCan and her sardonic manager, Robin. Both Cathleen Gallagher and Nada Destovich turn in genuinely funny performances as the harried model and manager. Cameos by Cathy Kinney and Dick Cavett (as an overeducated police detective) are hilarious. Fans of "Absolutely Fabulous" will definitely appreciate this independent effort. A hard to find film, but seize any opportunity you might have to see this low budget gem.