The Two-Backed Beast, or The Critic Makes the Film
1978 45min
An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesnโt exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.
Storyline
An experimental short film that finds film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum playing himself, being interviewed about a film that doesnโt exist. Director Peter Bull proceeds to create the film that Rosenbaum describes. The alternating footage provides insight into these two different modes of representation.