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Roy Cohn/Jack Smith
1995·Movie
·1h 30min·
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Strong craft, low-key.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension5
- Fast Pace4
- Spectacle3
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis7
Humor
Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Satire & Parody6
- Dark Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay3
World
A real life story, society, and history
- Dialogue Centrality8
- Rewatchability7
- World Immersion6
Craft
Standout characters, performances, and dialogue
- Character Depth9
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography6
- Editing6
- Music Composition5
All energy traits
- Tension5Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowMelancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic, moving, and cathartic.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Nostalgia7Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age1Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
Related traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and dark humor.
All humor traits
- Satire & Parody6Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor2Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
World
MediumA real life story, society, and history
Its world is built around a real life story, society, and history.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity6Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Biographical10Lives of notable figures.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Historical7Period settings and real events.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
- Psychological7Inner worlds and mind games.
- Pop Culture6References and cultural commentary.
Craft
HighStandout characters, performances, and dialogue
The characters, performances, and dialogue stand out.
All craft traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue6Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
- Non-linear Narrative3Time-shifts and structure play.
Related traits
- Homage & Reference8Allusions to other works.
- Educational8Informative and instructive.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality4Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Pastiche7Playful imitation of styles.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
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About
When Jill Godmilow’s movie Roy Cohn/Jack Smith premiered at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival, the number of AIDS-related deaths was reaching an all-time high in the United States (over 270,000). In New York City, the epicenter of the AIDS epidemic, many artists and filmmakers were grappling with the disease. While Broadway was hosting the second part of Tony Kushner’s award-winning play Angels in America, downtown New Yorkers were fondly recalling another recent production, Ron Vawter’s one-man show Roy Cohn/Jack Smith, in which the actor, who died of AIDS in April 1994, performed two monologues, first as Cohn, the conservative lawyer, and secondly, as Smith, the flamboyant experimental filmmaker—both of whom died of AIDS-related causes in the late 1980s.
Biographical PerformanceSocial CommentaryAIDS EpidemicPolitical SatireExperimental FilmArt WorldMonologueHistorical Context
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Is Roy Cohn/Jack Smith worth watching?
59
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Roy Cohn/Jack Smith?
1 h 30 min
Roy Cohn/Jack Smith runs 1 h 30 min.
Is Roy Cohn/Jack Smith based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
What language is Roy Cohn/Jack Smith in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.