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Frederick Wiseman’s Cosmic Joke

JL;DR SUMMARY Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker known for his subtle yet profound explorations of everyday life, remains a unique figure in cinema. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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DocumentaryPbsAmerican InstitutionsLeonardo Da VinciFrederick WisemanCinematic StyleCinema VeritéFilm EditingNational GalleryArt Documentary

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London, England, United Kingdom
"In his latest slice of reality, National Gallery, Wiseman immerses his audience in a cinematic behind the scenes choreography of the London museums blockbuster Leonardo da Vinci show."
New York City, New York, United States
"I recently met up with Wiseman at Film Forum in lower Manhattan."
Belfast, Maine, United States
"But usually the action only happens once. That sardine factory in Belfast is really powerful."
Paris, France
"Besides, Paris is a beautiful city. And the food is good."
Kansas City, Missouri, United States
"Its a film about the Kansas City police."
Minnesota, United States
"The projectile vomiting scene in Hospital comes to mind. The young mans lines are so great. He says, You cant do nothin with art; you cant do nothin with nothin. I think I should go back home to Minnesota."

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