Cutie And The Boxer (2013)

Cutie And The Boxer (2013) Movie Info

Once a rising star in the '70's New York art scene, 80-year-old "boxing" painter Ushio Shinohara is prepping for his latest show, hoping to reinvigorate his career. His wife and de facto assistant, Noriko, seeks her own recognition through her "Cutie" illustrations, which depict their chaotic 40-year marriage. CUTIE AND THE BOXER captures two lives united by a dedication to art-making for a touching meditation on the eternal themes of love and sacrifice. (c) Radius-TWC

R, 1 hr. 22 min.
Documentary, Special Interest

Directed By: Zachary Heinzerling

In Theaters: Aug 16, 2013 Limited
Radius - Official Site

Cast

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  Ushio Shinohara
  
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  Noriko Shinohara
  
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  Zachary Heinzerling
  

 

The Boxer (2013) Movie Review

Archival news footage, homemovies and Noriko’s autobiographical “Cutie” drawings help sketch the couple’s complicated backstory. Pugnacious Ushio was already a member of the avant-garde in Japan and renowned for his boxing paintings before he came to New York City in 1969. There he achieved an initial success and mixed with artists including Andy Warhol. A hilarious photo shows Warhol and Ushio sitting next to one of Warhol’s giant soup cans. (Read more ...)

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