Review of Sketches of Frank Gehry (2006) by Heather B — 12 Sep 2008

Inspirational for any type of artist. The man's a genius, whether you like his work or not.

This review of Sketches of Frank Gehry (2006) was written by Heather B on 12 Sep 2008.

Sketches of Frank Gehry has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stuart P (444) on 06 Oct 2007

Frank gehry himself is really interesting but I don't think Sydney Pollack did that great of a job…

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By David W (2,010) on 17 Jun 2008

A solid documentary. Having known little to nothing about Gehry's work, it was an excellent learning experience…

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By Andi D (61) on 02 Feb 2008

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By Greg W (4,011) on 17 May 2014

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By Dana Stevens (1,435) for The New York Times (9,847) on 04 Feb 2016

This absorbing documentary, the first directed by Sydney Pollack, is a modest undertaking, offering glimpses of the architect and his work…

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Gehry is a fascinating subject, a strangely magnetic combination of rumpled, aw-shucks humility and Herculean ambition and hubris, but every…

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By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 30 Jan 2014

Gehry sketches and free-associates about how he's not nearly the menschy aw-shucks pussycat from Canada he appears to be but rather a wily,…

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By Ben F (715) on 04 Jul 2008

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By Susan B (339) on 12 Nov 2008

I enjoyed the glimpse inside his process…

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