Charles and ray eames are among the most important american designers of this century. There couldnt be a better time to examine the complex and absorbing history of this designing couple, and eames. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Charles often overshadowed his wife but the film goes to some lengths to correct the misperception that he was the only eames who counted. Movie and tv subtitles in multiple languages, thousands of translated subtitles uploaded daily.
Dec 06, 2011 charles and ray eames headed the most creative design office in post world war ii america. Dec 02, 2011 the architect and the painter, an impressive documentary about uber innovators charles and ray eames, is as fascinating and at times oblique as the famous couple themselves. A fascinating profile of the american artists who helped mould latetwentieth century domestic life. Were not sure how this one slipped by usthe trailer has been online for nearly two weeks nowbut with the limited release less than three weeks away, the trailer for eames. The eamery, as some called it, was highly successful as a business and, more important, as an exercise in tastemaking. Apparently, charles and ray eames are commonly mistaken to be brothers, when in fact the legendary designers were man and. The architect and the painter 2011 starring james franco on dvd and bluray.
The architect and the painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work. Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths and the only one that peers deeply. The architect and the painter is the first film dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work opening november 18th at the ifc center in new york city. The eameses both had extraordinary skills and weaknesses. The architect and the painter is a 2011 documentary film about american designers charles and ray eames and the eames office. But their personal lives and influence on significant events in american life from the development of modernism, to the rise of the computer age has been less widely understood. This lively, informative, and exceedingly reverent documentary doesnt really, but it leaves enough suspect dots for the viewer to connect. Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since their deaths and the only. The architect and the painter american craft council. It was constructed in 1949, by husbandandwife design pioneers charles and ray eames, to serve as their home and studio.
The painter draws from a treasure trove of archival material, as well as new interviews with friends, colleague, and experts to capture the personal story of charles and ray while placing them firmly in the context of their fascinating times. The architect and the painter, the new documentary by jason cohn and bill jersey, we have a closer glimpse. The architect and the painter couldnt be a better vehicle for that examination. They have contributed to industrial design, furniture design, architecture, photography and manufacturing. The architect and the painter subtitles subtitle live. Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of american victory during world war ii. The architect and the painter isnt just about influential 20thcentury designer charles eames, or even about charles and his wife ray. Feb 07, 2012 they have contributed to industrial design, furniture design, architecture, photography and manufacturing. The architect and the painter draws from a treasure trove of archival material, as well as new interviews with friends, colleague, and experts to capture. James franco narrates the pbs american masters award winning eames. And i have shared a few comments about the film earlier on this blog. Jan 23, 2014 design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of.
Free download from source, api support, millions of users. The architect and the painter is a fascinating intro. Widely regarded as americas most important modern designers, they are perhaps best remembered for their mid 20thcentury plywood and fibreglass furniture, although the eames office also created many other products, from splints for wounded military during world war ii. The husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames were americas most influential and important industrial designers. The husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as americas most important designers. Perhaps best remembered for their midcentury plywood and fiberglass furniture, the. Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of.
The architect and the painter 2011 jason cohn, bill jersey on allmovie actor james franco narrates this richly textured. The dcw dining height chair wood legs, made from molded plywood in 1946, is one of charles and ray eames classic designs, as seen in eames. Dec 23, 2011 eames demetrios, director of the eames office, on the new documentary. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. We wanted to make the best for the most for the least, the eameses like. The architect and the painter tells the story of two of americas most important designers, the husbandandwife team of charles and ray eames.
Frequently photographed in matching clothes, poses, or both, each brought a rich array of talents to. Frequently photographed in matching clothes, poses, or both, each brought a. T his documentary by jason cohn and bill jersey celebrates a unique kind of american creativity. The architect and the painter is the first film since their death dedicated to these creative geniuses and their work. However, most of us certainly dont know a great deal about their personal lives or working habits. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The architect and the painter covers the lives of a couple whose approach to product design was in its way as influential as that of steve jobs. Eames demetrios, director of the eames office, on the new documentary. The architect and the painter, a documentary about. The architect and the painter on dvd december, 2011 starring james franco. The architect and the painter is sure to generate a bit of buzz for the first film to be. Its definitely one of the best documentaries ive seen in recent memory another is foo fighters. With charles eames, ray eames, james franco, jeannine oppewall. It was produced and written by jason cohn, and coproduced by bill jersey.
The husband and wife team of charles and ray eames were americas most influential and important industrial designers. Ray and charles eames redefined industrial design, along the way creating one of the first recognisable brands, which ranged from innovative furniture to architecture, as well as creating spectacular images that attempted to grapple with our place in the universe. Today marks the highly anticipated dvd release of eames. Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where. The architect and the painter jason cohn and bill jerseys sprightly documentary weighs its subjects unique accomplishments and widespread influence while probing a relationship more. It is also being shown at several in limited runs at movie houses throughout the united states and the dvd is available for preorder. Our family statement appearing at the screening in new york personal. Nov 17, 2011 the eameses, and the talented people who worked tirelessly in their santa monica, calif. Interviews with family members and design historians guide the viewer on an intimate tour of the eames era, while junior designers who were swept into the 247 world of the eamery, as they called it, flesh out a fascinatingly complex blueprint of this husbandandwife powerhouse. The architect and the painter makes a strong caseone charles eames would agree withthat the eames office would not have been possible without charles and ray. The architect and the painter is a documentary film that chronicles the lives of prolific american designers, charles and ray eames. The husband and wife team of charles and ray eames are widely regarded as americas most important. Over the weekend i had a chance to sit down and watch eames.
The architect and the painter film trailer hypebeast. Back and forth, if you like rock and roll the parents of modern design, charles and ray eames, are fullyexamined through archival footage, the eames house, and interviews with those who knew the couple. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. James franco narrates this documentary about husbandandwife design duo charles and ray eames. Jason cohn and bill jerseys definitive cinematic foray into the world of the eames is the first film to be made about charles and ray since. Design history was born in a cavernous warehouse on a gritty street in venice beach, california, where charles and ray eames set up their renaissancestyle studio in the optimistic flush of american victory during world war. The architect and the painter a fascinating documentary about the legendary husbandandwife design duo, exploring their personal lives, their creative process, and their enduring influence on the american aesthetic, design sensibility, and outlook on life. Admired for their creations and fascinating as individuals, they have risen to iconic status in american culture. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing eames. And while charles is the architect of the title and ray the painter, they. Their ability to take material and mold, bend, paint and use it in ways never thought of before. The architect and the painter a film by jason cohn and bill jersey.
It is the national pbs airing of the new documentary eames. Lucia eames eames demetrios paul schrader richard saul wurman kevin roche. Jason cohn and bill jersey directed eames which will air monday, december 19, 2011 on american masters on pbs. Charles and ray eames headed the most creative design office in post world war ii america. The architect and the painter 2011 rotten tomatoes.
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