Shock to Sell

Lars von Trier’s cinematic mission to shock audiences continues with the release of Nymphomaniac.

Shock to Sell

Lars von Trier’s “Nymphomaniac”

Using scandalous images to sell isn’t a unique plan.

Shock to Sell

Henry Miller’s early work

Shock to Sell

Fat White Family perform at Pianos in New York

But instead of shocking, this tack becomes more a source of amusement, the kind of thing that sells t-shirts. Shock to SellWhich seems to be all they’re trying to do.