A documentary titled “The Last Wright", about Frank Lloyd Wright’s Park Inn Hotel in Mason City, IA, has been nominated for an Emmy Award as best documentary film. Read more about it here.
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New Guggenheim DVD Documentary
Thanks to PrairieMod reader, Randy H., for the tip that a new DVD documentary on the Guggenheim Museum is now available. As Randy states: "it’s basically a casual, sometimes light, but for sure extremely informative and enjoyable narrative by Wright scholar Neil Levine with some incredible graphic effects throughout. Extremely well done, IMHO." Check out details on the standard edition here and a special edition here.
Putting The "Louis" In St. Louis
If you live in St. Louis and love architecture then plan to go to the movies tonight! Louis Sullivan: The Struggle For American Architecture will be screening today at 7 p.m. at the Tivoli Theater (6350
Delmar Boulevard, University City) as part
of the Saint Louis Filmmakers Showcase. Admission is $8 to $10. More info here.
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An Early Look At Taliesin West
Here's a link to some vintage film footage of Frank Lloyd Wright's Arizona home, Taliesin West. It's amazing how ancient and Modern the building looks, all at the same time. If you've never visited, plan your trip soon—it's a magical place. Watch the film here.
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YouGugg
YouTube is partnering with the Guggenheim Museum to help find new artistic video content as part of their "YouTube Play" initiative. Between now and July 31, 2010, people are encouraged to create and upload
a video to YouTube Play that will ultimately be judged with winning videos to be screened at the Guggenheim in October. Read more about it here.
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The Office Of A Dream
Thanks to the eagle eyes of TnGuy on Wright Chat (the on-line bulletin board of the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy), here's a link to a very cool period newsreel of the SC Johnson Wax Administration Building in all of its 1930s glory. See it here and see it in person at the 2010 Wright & Like Tour!
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One Of Wisconsin's Secrets Revealed
William Krisel, Architect
Save the date: April 13, 2010. That's when the Getty in L.A. will be screening William Krisel, Architect (2010), directed by Jake Gorst,
explores William Krisel's life and work, including his early experiences in
China and his sustained career in truly innovative home design. Find out more here.
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March 2010 Living PrairieMod Newsletter Drawing
Our friends at Design Onscreen are giving away a DVD of their documentary Journeyman Architect: The Life and Work of Donald Wexler for one lucky winner.
A second lucky winner will also receive a DVD of Infinite Space: The Architecture of John Lautner!!
Only subscribers of the Living PrairieMod Weekly Newsletter are eligible, so we invite you to sign-up if you like!
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Unity Temple: To Infinity And Beyond
The next Break::the::Box event at Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple is sure to delight all ages. Warren Trezevant, an animator from Pixar Animation Studios, will be speaking about art, design and the magic behind their movies. More info after the jump...
Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture Film Screening
Not only am I thrilled about the John Lautner DVD, but I also am looking forward to this gorgeous forthcoming documentary about Louis Sullivan. The filmmaker for Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture will be hosting a screening on March 14th, 2010 at the Gene Siskel film center in Chicago. Details here.
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Infinite Space, The Architecture of John Launter Now on DVD!
I'm a nut when it comes to super-cool documentaries and this one seems to be ever so promising. I plan on picking up a copy at the Lautner Exhibit when I'm in Palm Springs next week, but you can order yours online from the filmmaker.
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Sacred Spaces: The Architecture of Fay Jones
The life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright student, E. Fay Jones has been told in the
documentary Sacred Spaces: The Architecture of Fay Jones. The 60-minute film by Dale Carpenter
and Larry Foley will be shown at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Fayetteville Public Library. It also will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network at 9 p.m. March 25 and at 1 p.m. March 28. The film is available on DVD, as part of a new collaboration between the University of Arkansas Press and the university’s Fay Jones School of Architecture. Read more here.
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Visual Acoustics At Monona Terrace
Wright In Wisconsin recently announced the next event in The Wright Lecture Series 2010: A screening of the film Visual Acoustics. Find out the details after the jump...
Seven Great Movies Starring Architecture
IFC.com put together a list of seven great films that feature some great architecture. On the list is the fictional Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home designed for the Hitchcock film North by Northwest. See the entire list here.
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Louis Sullivan Film's Chicago Debut
A Chicago screening of the film Louis Sullivan:the Struggle for American Architecture has been announced! Plan to go Sunday, March 14 at 12:30 pm to the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N State St. Suggested donation is $15, which can be paid here for a ticket. Go to the film's Facebook page for more details.
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Eames Font Coming
With the recent announcement of the Eames House tour giveaway, buzz is building about the new Eames font being developed by House Industries, to be released in March 2010. No one knows what the font will all entail, but here's a video featuring some Eames font blocks and a link to a printed House Industries lecture invite featuring the new typeface. Can't wait!
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Architecture Is Ready For Its Close-Up
Triangle Modernist Houses.com and Nowell’s Contemporary
Furniture Gallery will be organizing screenings of movies in which modern architecture is the “star.” the 1949 film, The Fountainhead, based on Ayn Rand’s
novel, is the first-up on Thursday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at the Galaxy Cinema in Cary, NC. Learn more here.
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LA Lost In The Aughts
While we look ahead to enjoying the architecture Los Angeles has to offer, we must pause to take note of the works that were torn down last decade so we can do a little better in 2010. Check out this video of the fallen by CurbedLA.com.
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A Girard Christmas
One of the best Christmas presents I got this year was a limited edition book about the development of the various Alexander Girard-related typefaces and products by font gurus, House Industries. Follow the link to learn more about their various Girard projects and watch a short film.
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He Captured Buildings At Their Best
A Look At Louis
Here's a link to a short video clip from t he upcoming documentary "Louis Sullivan: the Struggle for American Architecture." See it here.
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The Roycroft Campus Today
Did you enjoy the recent PBS special on Elbert Hubbard and the Roycrofters? Then you'll want to watch this video showcasing the Roycroft Campus as visitors can experience it today. See it here.
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Objectified: A Documentary Film
I caught a replay of Objectified on PBS (by Gary Hustwit of Helvetica fame) recently and it is incredibly fascinating. Check the trailer, purchase the DVD if you can't find a reply or download via iTunes here.
This film documents the creative process of the world's finest product designers (such as Jon Ive & Karim Rashid), and looks at how the things they make impact our lives.
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Journeyman Architect: The Life and Work of Donald Wexler
In light of the upcoming weekend in Palm Springs, I thought it might be nice to share some info on a cool looking documentary about Donald Wexler. This could be a nice substitute if you cannot get away for Wexler Weekend.
Watch a trailer here or buy the DVD.
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Another Chance to See Visual Acoustics in Chicago!
If you missed the Visual Acoustics documentary about iconic architectural photographer Julius Shulman during the Chicago Film Festival, it is opening this Friday, November 20th at Facets Multimedia for one week only. The film is absolutely a must see! More details here.
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Movie Review: "Visual Acoustics"
Here's a link to a review by Phil Kennicott of the Washington Post on the new documentary "Visual Acoustics" all about architectural photography icon, Julius Shulman. A few members of the PrairieMod Squad saw it during the Chicago Film festival and said it totally rocks! Read Kennicott's review here.
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Animated Pick-Me-Up
Here's a link to a very cool 2 minute animated piece that touts the power of entrepreneurs. Watch it here.
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Learn About Prairie School Architecture
Wright Chat member TnGuy posts a lot of the great links that I share with PrairieMod readers on a regular basis. Case in point is this link to a video where Karen Sweeney, restoration architect for the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, discusses Wright's Prairie School of architecture and walks us through the iconic Robie House. See it here.
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Visual Acoustics: Chicago Film Festival Screening!
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To Infinity And Beyond
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Visual Acoustics
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A Look At The Brown House
Here's a great little mini-documentary about the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Eric Brown House in Kalamazoo, MI and how it came to be. Watch it here.
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Does The Walk Match The Talk?
Have you watched this You Tube video that was posted about a few days ago called "The Way We Live"? It was made by a group called Studio 1032 and has some very relevant and insightful things to say about the state of American architecture and its impact on our lives. However, after I searched for Studio 1032's website, I was a little surprised to find several architectural designs for...Prairie McMansions? It begs the question: does the walk match the talk? Tell me what you think in the comments section below.
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The Way We Live - A Modern Architecture Conversation
This You Tube video conversation (complete with PrairieMod undertones) speaks for itself: watch it.
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Pittsburgh's Ready For It's Close-Up
Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should
PrairieMod reader Paul R. sent us a link via Build LLC, featuring a TED video lecture by psychologist and Swarthmore College professor Barry Schwartz. Barry talks about Architecture & Choice and you can check it out here.
Art & Copy Opens August 21
Art & Copy, new documentary on the advertising industry, is showing in New York, Denver, Chicago & Seattle. Catch the trailer and more information on the film here. Directed by Doug Pray, Art & Copy won awards at Sundance, Hot Dogs Toronto & the Atlanta Film Festival.
Coast Modern
Stephen R. posted a link on the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy forum to a really exciting film project called "Coast Modern" exploring the rise, fall and rebirth of Architecture on the west coast. Read more after the jump...
A Girl Is A Fellow Here
A Girl Is A Fellow Here is a new 15-minute documentary film that premiered at the Solomon R.
Guggenheim Museum last Wednesday, as part of an evening program at
the Museum's Peter B. Lewis Theater, co-organized by the Guggenheim
Museum and the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation. Read about it here and then help support the film here.
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Envisioning Wright's Baghdad
Here's a great follow-up to the post I did on Frank Lloyd Wright's un-realized designs for Baghdad, Iraq. A person on the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy "Wright Chat" discussion board posted a link to this animated fly through of the project's Opera House. Check it out here.
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A Few Minutes With Toshiko Mori
PrairieMod reader Ed H. sent us a message and a link to a great video. He writes: "I thought you're readers would be interested in a short audio slide show the Buffalo Visitors Bureau has produced about Toshiko Mori's new visitors center at FLW's Darwin Martin House in Buffalo, NY. She speaks at some length about FLW and what it was like designing a companion building to the Martin House." Watch this video here.
Visual Acoustics, A Documentary About Julius Shulman
Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman is a new documentary film by Eric Bricker about this brilliant architectural photographer. Check here to see if a screening will be shown in your area. A DVD release should come in late 2009 or early 2010. Also, view the amazing trailer here.
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A Film About Fay
E. Fay Jones was one of the most remarkable practitioners of Organic Architecture and his work seems as fresh and relevant today as it was when built. Here's a link to an article discussing the man and an new documentary about his life and work.
Democrat-Gazette file photo Fay Jones, in a 1993 photograph, stands before Eureka Springs' Thorncrown Chapel, later designated as one of the 20th century's top 10 buildings by the American Institute of Architects.
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