Entretaining
Added 3/5/2010
I like Frank Gehry's work, it is an entretaining way to see his work and know a bit about the person he is.
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An instant classic...
Added 2/1/2010
This movie provided me with a "behind the scenes" look into the world of one the arch-stars of contempraneity. It not only showcases Gehry the architect-sculptor it also showcases Gehry the man; helping you understand what fuels his creations. It's a great addition if you're an architect, an artist or an "aficionado".
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Sketches of Frank Gehry
Added 1/13/2010
As an architect myself I found this DVD to provide a fascinating behind the scenes look at the creative process of one of the preeminant architects of our time. Sydney Pollack's layman approach to direction with hand-held camera work and one-on-one interviews gives a skillful perspective that demystifies Frank Gehry's growth as an architect. Gehry's early work at Vitra to the celebrated Museum in Bilbao Spain (which many have compared on equal footing with Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water house as the greatest commercial piece of architecture in the last 100 years ) are all celebrated here with plenty of video documentation. It is very clear early on in this documentary that Sydney Pollack was the right choice for the job of documenting Frank's ascension as one of the top designers practicing today. Sydney's friendship with Gehry clearly shows through and keeps Gehry's guard down so that we all benefit from this deeply personal look at how Gehry's early personal life struggles give way to a steely determination to become an architect and designer at the highest level of his trade. HIs firm's unique use of model making and computer generated explorations of each design are highlighted as they move from Frank's scribbled sketches to ultimate construction to stand the tests of time. I couldn't recommend this DVD higher !
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Sketches of Frank Gehry
Added 8/19/2009
Sydney Pollock has produced a historic video that explores the life, the mind, and the work of the world's most creative living Architect. This is a must see for anyone interested in the Architecture of our times.
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A letdown
Added 2/23/2009
It is very hard for me to like this film after seeing My Architect. Pollock is in love with Gehry's work, which is fine, but it does not a good documentary make. In fact, I'm troubled that the only Gehry detractor in the film is a bald and effeminate architecture critic unable to articulate that as outrageous and weird Gehery's buildings are, many thoughtful people find them merely silly. Some years after Gehry's death maybe, just maybe, will his estranged son create a more robust documentary.
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