therealfuster Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 we've all seen them on the Net. Now see the take on fakes in life [that we all know and love] as proposed by Orson Welles, in his intriguing documentary, "F is for Fake" that TCM is showing tonight [or really Thursday early morning] at 1:45pm. I just bought this Criterion documentary on DVD, and it is fascinating, following the trail of master art forger, Elmyr de Hory and his biographer, Clifford Irving who knew a bit about faking people out too. Can you tell when someone is telling you the truth in real life or on the Net, about their exploits? Watching this documentary, might help to make you a little more savvy, if you are so gullible as to fall for every half truth or outright lie that gets laid on you by the poseurs and wannabes that proliferate today, who not only danced with Valentino, but supped with Madame DuBarry and wrote tunes with Hoagy Carmichael and even Carole King. There are even inside charlatanisms, like...is Welles really the director of this film...or not? Any dyed in the wool art fans, should enjoy this look at how the art world, and its critics can be so easily fooled, by one who can paint in the style of so many great artists in world history, and totally emulate their style. This film is an esoteric delight; unfortunately the DVD has a lot more extras, but still. Anyone who chooses to watch, please post your remarks and thoughts afterwards, if possible. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomagain77 Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 "Fakes, poseurs and wannabes...we've all seen them on the Net." i aLtogether agreE with yOu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealfuster Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 are my long suit! So I will be working on your missive diligently, Tom to discover the true message. May I call you Tom or is that an anagram or other type of wordplay? I'm glad to see that another Net Vet has encountered the phenomenon of this garden variety, wannabe scoundrel, in the cyber world of the bogus. Really...there should be a movie made of this type of behaviour. I would vote for that man who made "Sweet Smell of Success" to direct it, as he could rip the lid off the proliferation of such cons. I stayed up and watched the Welles film, "F is for Fake", even though I own the DVD...duh! It was fascinating and the aspect of some people playing along with frauds and fraudulent people, because they too are getting something out of it, can be parallel to frauds in other arenas, which seem to pass unnoticed by the vox populi. Thanks, Tom and did you watch any of the Welles films last nite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brackenhe Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 tomagain--lololololololol!! You made my day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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