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Visual Acoustics: The Modernism of Julius Shulman

Dustin Hoffman (Actor), Eric Bricker (Director) Rated:

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Contributor	Dustin Hoffman, Eric Bricker
Language	English
Number Of Discs	1
Runtime	1 hour and 23 minutes

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Narrated by Dustin Hoffman, VISUAL ACOUSTICS celebrates the life and career of Julius Shulman, the world s greatest architectural photographer, whose images brought modern architecture to the American mainstream. Shulman captured the work of nearly every major modern and progressive architect since the 1930s including Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Neutra, John Lautner and Frank Gehry. His images epitomized the singular beauty of Southern California s modernist movement and brought its iconic structures to the attention of the general public. This unique film is both a testament to the evolution of modern architecture and a joyful portrait of the magnetic, whip-smart gentleman who chronicled it with his unforgettable images.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.47 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 7046415
Director ‏ : ‎ Eric Bricker
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 23 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2010
Actors ‏ : ‎ Dustin Hoffman
Studio ‏ : ‎ Arthouse Films
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00366BBU8
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Shaybly

Killer movie, if you're into this stuff!

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022

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I loved it, watched twice actually.

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meghan hayes

Awesome! I show it to my Survey of Architecture ...

Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015

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Awesome! I show it to my Survey of Architecture class for a few reasons:
-Entertaining
-Beautifully shot, some good animations as well
-Educational
-Love the exploration of his iconic Case Study House photos, his process in general
-A great starting point for introducing Modern Architecture to those who think it's lame
-Schulman is wonderful
-Great examples of architects wearing "pretentious round-frame glasses"
I find that the first half of the film is "better," but that could be that I'm more interested in mid-century US Modernism than more contemporary styles

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Andie Lynn

An enjoyable look back into modern architecture

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2020

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If you enjoy Mid Century modern, then you will enjoy this DVD. So glad I now own this historical look back at modern architecture.

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Michael J. Locke

Great momento & reminder of an important contributor to our world

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2010

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I have seen the movie, "Visual Acoustics" several times before, at its debut and at several film festivals since. Julius Shulman was a wonderful friend that taught me so much during the last five years of his life. I purchased the film to keep his memory vivid in my consciousness, and to share with others I meet along the way.

Michael Locke, Editor "The Silver Lake News."

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Michael Luke Guarilia

VISUAL ICON

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2010

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visual acoustics is a beautiful film highlighting the visual style and approach of julius shulman.i admired his method to showcase the dwellings in his photographs. he had such an honest way of working and his images are part of our collective consciousness. the film represented different time periods and i enjoyed listening to mr shulman's reminesces. i'm glad i've purchased visual acoustics and look forward to repeated viewings.

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Ron C

Excellent documentary of a great photographer

Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012

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This is a must-have for anyone who is interested in photography of any kind but especially architectural photography. People who aren't interested in photography but who are interested in 20th century modernism will also like it. I had already seen this movie and liked it so much that I bought this DVD.

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Diamonds

Stunning, but I'll go for the bonus !

Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2013

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As an Architect, I can concur with some of the other reviews here; after watching a screening of the movie at a local Architecture Festival, I experienced a host of mixed feelings, unlike after seeing other major movies on Architects or Architectural subjects. On the positive side, yes, impressed and pleased with the main character and his work, but I agree that there's too much stuffed into this movie that's distracting, as has been mentioned before. But not only that; it is likely that as a viewer you're about to see not only photographs, but works of Architecture that are absolutely stunning and new at the same time, but to see them come by as on a luggage 'belt' for only what seems to be not more then a second at a time, is, maybe unknowingly, producing a teasing effect (multiplied by 100), only to take you back to the next shot of an 'event'. That is so contrasting with the few moments in the film where time has been taken to be in a place with the man and pertaining other relevant character(s), that it numbs you while watching, so that after having seen half of it, the movie line and direction are not apparent any more, no cohesion, and you wonder if that's it, after every sequence. Thanks for mentioning the bonus material and trailer; I might after all buy the movie, because as a teaser, the movie does have an effect; I want more of the Architecture shown and his photography of it !

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Chris H.

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Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2011

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I was referred to this wonderful DVD by a client of mine who loves architectural photography. I had heard of Julius Shulman, and seen some of his work, but this video shows the man behind the lens. And at age 98, he was an inspiration to all! A must watch for photographers, architects, architectural photographers, and those who love life.

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james harris

If you have an interest in mid-century modern architecture...

Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2016

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If you have an interest in mid-century modern architecture, this is a is fantastic video - I viewed this DVD prior to vacationing in Palm Springs, which is a heaven for such architecture...a thoroughly enjoyable excursion of a man's dedication to documenting a fascinating topic.

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