The Auteur

2008

1h 20m

Comedy

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67%

6 Reviews

Tomatometer

41%

250+ Ratings

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Porn director Arturo Domingo attends a ceremony to receive an achievement award.

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A fun satirical look at the porn industry which is filmed in an artsy style suitable for this rather odd movie which will blow the mind. Filmed as a pseudo European documentary the quality of the camera is jest full and reaching. The actors throw themselves into the roles with a seriousness that is full of humor and giggles. Music is drug induced which matches the whole scenario. Nibbles: Pineapple Upside Down cake.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Kinda weird movie about a classy porn director's life after fame. I did like Melik Malkasian's performance but overall this movie was boring. 2009 Movies: 108

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Sometimes funny, almost always obscene, this film is for laughs ONLY. Portrays the life of some so-called genius porno director. [img]https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQS1A257DrEHrjC4ZMTl_kNJTVwWgsfvJz80C1hUy6D99bNZhso[/img] SEE the entire film at: http://www.crackle.com/c/The_Auteur [img]https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTaNx01bqa4Y-E-zhP5go7Og6aq-u78xdAjuh4k0F1SVGI0qdZsvw0oDPc[/img] "THE AUTEUR follows formerly renowned porn director Arturo Domingo (Five Easy Nieces, Requiem for a Wet Dream) through a bizarre weekend as he receives a lifetime achievement award at a film festival in Portland, OR. Encountering crazed fans, former collaborators, bitter enemies, and free-loving hippies, Arturo attempts to put the pieces of his broken career and personal life back together."---- Written by Arturo Domingo See this at your own risk. Its purely a parody of the porn film industry. But there is plenty of flesh and indecent proposals. [img]https://encrypted-tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRMcPovw1yLlOT49j7ivmSRPhPIagnRdLh6YS7cGuJyz5_m1HG6UQ[/img] Reviews: 90% I really enjoyed this movie and laughed myself silly. The puns of the title of the porn movies were hilarious. 60% "One time, hunder my parent's bed, I found 'Ustler magazine." It's little gems like this line that prevent this movie from being totally unlikable. 60% Arturo Domingo (Melik Malkasian) was a renowned filmmaker, known for making pornographic films that combined artful filmmaking with graphic depictions... More [img]http://www.blogcdn.com/blog.moviefone.com/media/2008/04/auteur1-(2).jpg[/img] Director: James Westby Writer: James Westby Stars: Melik Malkasian, Denise Chanterelle DuBois and Loren Hoskins Cast overview, first billed only: Melik Malkasian ... Arturo Domingo Denise Chanterelle DuBois ... Margaret le Plage Loren Hoskins ... Manny Davis John Breen ... Frank E. Normo Andrew Harris ... Ram Dick Amanda Jackie Warren ... Porn Actress Leslie Taylor ... Emily Leonard-Ritz Viva Las Vegas ... Dyke Club 'The Narrator' / Easy Niece / Ho in 'Broadway Danny's Hos' Malice 666 ... Dyke Club 'I'm You - Bitch!' Woman Sahara ... Voluptuous Woman Cora Benesh ... Porn Chick Cara Seymour ... Doris Katherine Flynn ... Fiona Hanegan Victor Morris ... Joseph Jacob Pander ... Documentary Narrator [img]http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/e1/pd/1196751612001/1196751612001_1343057054001_vs-1343051660001.jpg?pubId=1196751612001[/img]

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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I really enjoyed this movie and laughed myself silly. The puns of the title of the porn movies were hilarious.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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"One time, hunder my parent's bed, I found 'Ustler magazine." It's little gems like this line that prevent this movie from being totally unlikable. Morally, however, this was a tough movie to watch guilt-free.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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It made me laugh... with nudity, Ron Jeremy & lotsa silly sex jokes.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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James Westby

Director

Melik Malkasian

Arturo Domingo

Cara Seymour

Doris

Tara Walker

You're Such a Major Artist Girl

Holie Barker

Daffodil

Scott Bellomo

John

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Robert Koehler

Variety

Half of the laughs stem from X-rated spins on famous movie titles, but a gentle, less ironic humor also occasionally pokes through.

Jul 23, 2008

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David Cornelius

eFilmCritic.com

It's a one-joke affair that quickly abandons snarky, devilish wit and aims instead for easier, more obvious gags.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 25, 2009

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Dan Jardine

Apollo Guide

too tame to be outrageous, too limp to be erotic, and too predictable to be in any way surprising

Rated: 46/100

Feb 4, 2009

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Marc Mohan

Oregonian

It's heart it's a goofy, smutty comedy about sex and the film industry, two of the most humorous topics out there.

Rated: B+

Dec 5, 2008

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Scott Weinberg

Cinematical

If you don't mind a lot of smutty gags mixed with a strange concoction of wit, warmth, and (yes) melodrama, I'm betting you'll become a fan of The Auteur.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 2, 2008

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Richard Horgan

FilmStew.com

There's no Hitchcock in The Auteur, which is surprising considering the second syllable of the Master of Suspense's surname.

Apr 25, 2008

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Synopsis

Porn director Arturo Domingo attends a ceremony to receive an achievement award.

Director: James Westby
Screenwriter: James Westby
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2016
Runtime: 1h 20m