Yes, I believe this 'work of art' is a 'piece of junk'. Allow me to explain these words: Kenneth Anger is a genius. He made films for adults such as 'Scorpio Rising', 'Lucifer Rising', 'Kustom Kar Kommandos' and a lot of superb short features like that. But what was he thinking when he made 'Puce Moment'? I can't say, I can only guess this movie was a way to get rid of bad feelings from World War I (this short film was made in 1949).
It's all about a woman, played by actress Yvonne Marquis, who looks at herself in the mirror and *probably* thinks she's really gorgeous. But first, Kenneth Anger shows us images of a bunch of rags. Those rags are really boring, I almost wanted to scream (just kidding). After these rags, we witness Madame Marquis and her bright colors looking at herself, moving, jumping around. This is really bad acting, because she doesn't actually do something during the 6 minutes the film counts. It really is 6 minutes, but it seems like 16 minutes, because it's so dull and boring.
Finally, we are happy to see Yvonne leave the screen with her dogs, while the song continues. The soundtrack is terrible. It's about hermits, I guess, but it doesn't actually fit in the short film.
But I forgive Kenneth Anger, he's the greatest of them all. Especially 'Scorpio Rising'. But I warn everyone: don't waste 6 minutes of your life watching this film. 'Puce Moment' just isn't my kind of movie. Sorry, Mr. Anger. Wherever you are, don't worry: you still rule them all. 'Scorpio Rising' is the best picture I've ever seen!!! And 'Puce Moment' the worst.
It's all about a woman, played by actress Yvonne Marquis, who looks at herself in the mirror and *probably* thinks she's really gorgeous. But first, Kenneth Anger shows us images of a bunch of rags. Those rags are really boring, I almost wanted to scream (just kidding). After these rags, we witness Madame Marquis and her bright colors looking at herself, moving, jumping around. This is really bad acting, because she doesn't actually do something during the 6 minutes the film counts. It really is 6 minutes, but it seems like 16 minutes, because it's so dull and boring.
Finally, we are happy to see Yvonne leave the screen with her dogs, while the song continues. The soundtrack is terrible. It's about hermits, I guess, but it doesn't actually fit in the short film.
But I forgive Kenneth Anger, he's the greatest of them all. Especially 'Scorpio Rising'. But I warn everyone: don't waste 6 minutes of your life watching this film. 'Puce Moment' just isn't my kind of movie. Sorry, Mr. Anger. Wherever you are, don't worry: you still rule them all. 'Scorpio Rising' is the best picture I've ever seen!!! And 'Puce Moment' the worst.