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While the third disc in this DVD collection was missing from the review copy (to which therefore only 40 of the 45 films can be attested), discs 1 and 2 amply demonstrate that Joel Schlemowitz is the king of experimental film.

One would be hard-pressed to identify another filmmaker (experimental or otherwise) with such boundless imagination. Within all of these works, there is a profound sense of joyous experimentation coupled with complete technical mastery of the medium—Schlemowitz can do anything and everything with both the camera and the physical film (including hand tinting and painting/scratching directly on the film stock). But there is also warmth, humor and humanity to spare throughout; this is one filmmaker who will never run the risk of repeating himself.

This is a collection with untold depth and riches; one to be mined for many years to come. Included are short film descriptions for each title, and an interview with Schlemowitz. A preview is available at the Microcinema website as well as more about Joel Schlemowitz.

Highly recommended for all libraries.