Synopsis
Ten short films by ten different directors, set to arias by different composers.
Scores
Overall Score
30.4
Popularity Percentile (Year)
25.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
23.6%
Review Aggregate
53.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 10 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Russell | 1988 | $12,000 | $31,000 | (est) |
| Buck Henry | 1988 | $7,000 | $19,000 | (est) |
| Beverly D'Angelo | 1988 | $5,000 | $15,000 | (est) |
| John Hurt | 1988 | $4,000 | $12,000 | (est) |
| Anita Morris | 1988 | $4,000 | $10,000 | (est) |
| Bridget Fonda | 1988 | $3,000 | $9,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score57.0
RT critic review count14
Rotten Tomatoes audience score47.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating5.7
IMDb votes3,288
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $1,028,679 | $2,727,782 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $1,028,679 | $2,727,782 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $514,340 | $1,363,891 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $5,188,000 | $13,757,190 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $2,714,000 | $7,196,803 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $411,472 | $1,091,113 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $8,827,811 | $23,408,997 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $1,132,000 (est) | $3,001,762 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $823,000 (est) | $2,182,376 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $353,000 | $936,062 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $595,000 | $1,577,781 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $226,400 | $600,352 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $3,129,400 | $8,298,333 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $5,698,411 | $15,110,664 |
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