The Shape of Things

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:theater
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
stage to screen
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:theater_productions
international performances
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:art_style Contemporary abstract
gptkbp:artistic_expression Emotional
Subjective
Contemporary art scene
gptkbp:artistic_influence gptkb:High
Cultural significance
gptkbp:artistic_technique Bold brushwork
gptkbp:aspect_ratio 16:9
1.85:1
gptkbp:audience controversial
cult following
moral dilemmas
controversial themes
thought-provoking
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
provocative questions
67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
5.8/10 on IMDb.
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
nominated for several awards
gptkbp:based_on gptkb:play_by_Neil_La_Bute
gptkb:play
The Shape of Things (play)
gptkbp:box_office $2.5 million
$1.2 million
gptkbp:budget $1.5 million
$1 million
gptkbp:character gptkb:Evelyn
gptkb:Adam
gptkb:Philip
gptkb:Jenny
Phillip
gptkbp:character_arc Adam's journey
Evelyn's transformation
Jenny's perspective
Phillip's conflict
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:complex
complex characters
Adam's transformation
Evelyn's manipulation
Jenny's conflict
Phillip's jealousy
Evelyn's manipulation of Adam
gptkbp:character_relationships gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:power_struggles
friendship dynamics
romantic tension
Adam and Jenny
Evelyn and Adam
Evelyn and Phillip
Phillip and Jenny
gptkbp:cinematography gptkb:J._Michael_Muro
gptkbp:closing_date 2020-01-31
gptkbp:collection Private collections
gptkbp:color gptkb:Color
gptkbp:color_palette Vibrant colors
gptkbp:conflict moral dilemmas
relationship dynamics
love vs. ambition
truth vs. deception
personal vs. artistic integrity
gptkbp:costume_design gptkb:Kathy_H._H._Lee
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Richard_Tuttle
gptkbp:critical_analysis analyzed in academic papers
Explores themes of manipulation and authenticity.
gptkbp:critical_reception Mixed reviews
mixed
mixed reviews
gptkbp:criticism Received mixed reviews from critics.
gptkbp:cultural_impact exploration of love
exploration of morality
exploration of relationships
discussions on ethics
discussed in film studies
exploration of modern relationships
debates on art
debates on authenticity
discussions on ethics in art
Discussion on art ethics.
discussion on ethics in art
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:performance_art
modern art
contemporary relationships
gptkbp:design gptkb:Michael_Shaw
gptkbp:dimensions Various sizes
variable
gptkbp:director gptkb:Neil_La_Bute
gptkb:David_Schwimmer
gptkb:Philip_Seymour_Hoffman
gptkb:Matthew_Warchus
gptkbp:distributor gptkb:IFC_Films
gptkb:Lionsgate
gptkb:Lions_Gate_Entertainment
gptkbp:editing gptkb:David_H._Lawrence_XVII
gptkb:Jennifer_Lee
Catherine Haight
gptkbp:exhibited_at gptkb:Los_Angeles_County_Museum_of_Art
gptkbp:exhibition_location Art galleries
gptkbp:features_artist Artist A
Artist B
Artist C
gptkbp:film gptkb:Catherine_Keener
gptkb:Rachel_Weisz
gptkb:Freddie_Rodriguez
gptkb:Molly_Parker
gptkb:Greg_Kinnear
gptkb:Paul_Rudd
gptkb:Aaron_Eckhart
gptkb:Gretchen_Mol
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:none
Nominated for several independent film awards.
gptkbp:film_editing gptkb:2003
gptkb:Jennifer_Lee
digital editing
gptkbp:film_festival gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival_2018
gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival_1995
Sundance 2019
gptkbp:film_length 99 minutes
100 minutes.
gptkbp:film_score gptkb:David_Robbins
gptkbp:film_series gptkb:N/_A
gptkbp:film_technique Independent film
digital
independent film
Digital cinematography.
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Los_Angeles
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:historical_significance Contemporary relevance
gptkbp:home_media_release gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
DVD and Blu-ray
DVD and Blu-ray.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Shape of Things
gptkbp:influenced_by The Shape of Things (play)
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Talented_Mr._Ripley
gptkb:The_Graduate
gptkb:Postmodernism
gptkb:philosophy
Modern art
Existentialism
modern art
contemporary theater
artistic expression
social commentary
modern theater
modern relationships
contemporary drama
The Shape of Things (play)
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:Nature
real-life events
art movements
philosophical ideas
Neil La Bute's experiences
gptkbp:is_part_of LACMA's exhibition series
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:language_spoken sharp and witty
gptkbp:location gptkb:San_Francisco_Museum_of_Modern_Art
gptkb:Tate_Modern
gptkb:Guggenheim_Museum
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Evelyn
gptkb:Adam
gptkb:Jenny
Phillip
gptkbp:medium mixed media
Acrylic on canvas
gptkbp:metacritic_score 55% on Rotten Tomatoes
gptkbp:music gptkb:David_H._Lawrence_XVII
gptkbp:music_composer gptkb:David_Robbins
gptkbp:narrative Visual storytelling
Engagement with viewers
gptkbp:narrative_style Non-linear
non-linear
dialogue-driven
gptkbp:notable_actor gptkb:Freddie_Highmore
gptkb:Rachel_Weisz
gptkb:Paul_Rudd
gptkb:Gretchen_Mol
gptkbp:notable_awards gptkb:N/_A
Tony Award nomination
Olivier Award nomination
gptkbp:notable_production gptkb:2001_Off-Broadway
gptkb:West_End
gptkb:Broadway
international tours
West End production
Broadway debut
2003 film adaptation
gptkbp:notable_quote " You have to be willing to take risks."
" Art is a lie that tells the truth."
" What you see is what you get."
" I want to make something beautiful."
" You can't change the world, but you can change yourself."
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2020
2023-01-01
gptkbp:opening_date 2020-01-01
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:performance_style gptkb:theatrical_performances
minimalist
realism
realistic
minimalism
gptkbp:plot A college student falls in love with an art student.
A love story that explores the nature of art and relationships.
gptkbp:premiere gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Park_City,_Utah
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:2001
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Lions_Gate_Films
gptkb:Lionsgate
gptkbp:production_years gptkb:2018
performed internationally
2017.
gptkbp:public_reaction engaged
challenged
entertained
gptkbp:published_by gptkb:Faber_and_Faber
gptkb:The_Dramatists_Play_Service
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:2001
gptkbp:rating gptkb:R
gptkbp:release_country gptkb:USA
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:1993
gptkb:1995
April 11, 2015
January
March 20, 2019
March 19, 2018
gptkbp:release_format Digital
theatrical
gptkbp:release_region gptkb:North_America
North America.
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2003
gptkb:2015
gptkb:2018
gptkb:2019
gptkbp:runtime 99 minutes
100 minutes
gptkbp:screenings Limited release
Sundance 1993
gptkbp:screenplay gptkb:Neil_La_Bute
gptkbp:setting gptkb:University
gptkb:art_gallery
gptkbp:sound gptkb:Dolby_Digital
gptkbp:soundtrack gptkb:original_score
Original score by David H. Lawrence XVII.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Rachel_Weisz
gptkb:Freddie_Stroma
gptkb:Paul_Rudd
gptkb:Frederick_Weller
gptkb:Gretchen_Mol
gptkbp:streaming_platforms available on various platforms
gptkbp:style dialogue-driven
gptkbp:subject_matter Abstract forms
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:art
gptkb:sculpture
relationships
gptkbp:technique Layering
gptkbp:thematic_element gptkb:deception
perception
reality
truth
gptkbp:theme gptkb:deception
gptkb:identity
relationships
art and manipulation
art and morality
art and relationships
Art and relationships
gptkbp:themes gptkb:art
gptkb:deception
gptkb:identity
relationships
artistic expression
manipulation
gptkbp:type gptkb:painting
gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkb:artwork
gptkbp:video_output 35mm
gptkbp:viewing_platform streaming services
Streaming services.
gptkbp:visual_effects gptkb:Strong
gptkbp:writer gptkb:Neil_La_Bute
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Neil_La_Bute
gptkbp:year_created gptkb:1970
gptkb:2005
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:theater
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3