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Sketches of Frank Gehry by Sydney Pollack |
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Sketches of Frank Gehry by Sydney Pollack  Rating: Rating:  - Two Icons, One DVDI believe Syd Pollack is the premier moviemaker of my generation. I believe Frank Gehry is one of the Top 3 architects of this period. My interest in architecture/film led me to see this documentary more for the Pollack influence than for Gehry. But, I also have a very close friend who is friends with the Pollack's AND had a relationship with Gehry on previous boards in the 80s. AND, his art collection includes a "fish lamp" in his living room. Spellbound by the story of being offered over $100,000 for this, this, LAMP, I felt it was time to explore Gehry's work in more depth, a two for one. This DVD is not for commercial sucess, it is a labor of love between two friends. Pollack has no reason to do this other than a love and appreciation for another artist. And Gehry has no reason to be so forthcoming and delve back into his life except to satisfy his friend. So what this becomes is just an open discussion between friends centered around architecture and career. I must now admit that I am not a large fan of Gehry's architecture. It is too abstract for me. I prefer balance and clean lines and Gehry is about creation and a unique thought process. But I can appreciate the artistry even if it is not my favorite artwork. This is an important DVD and should be watched as it is a reflection of American artistry from 1960 forward by two masters. But more so, two years later, due to the passing of Syd Pollack, a true legend of a film director. So I am touched and grateful for having watched this shortly before Pollack's death and having also sent this DVD to two other friends to watch and discuss and enjoy the work of Gehry. But also for one more reason: Gehry late in the DVD describes his fascination with the body of a fish and Pollack flashes pictures of the many buildings with unique structure which you can now clearly see are designed like a fish. But it all started with an unattractive lamp...... Rating:  - I know one when I see oneOutside Ayn Rands The Fountainhead, I knew nothing of architecture. After watching Sketches of Frank Gehry by Sydney Pollack, I still know nothing of architecture save identifying a Gehry building when I see one. I bought the movie because I'm a Sidney Pollack fan but frankly, I thought the movie was a bit narcissistic. This was not the typical Pollack depth and/or quality. Rating:  - Why only DVDs and books?The DVD is fine. But I would like to know why Amazon out restrictions to send other products to Brasil. Rating: - Great insight into the mind of a geniousIf you have any interest in Frank Gehry, architecture, design, sculpture, art, or even beauty, you will like this film. I only wish this film was longer. |
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