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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s AT BERKELEY

Posted on July 9, 2026 by robchristopher

At Berkeley [2013] 1. One lawnmower for the entire campus.2. Robert Reich explains why faculty meetings are so long: everyone is used to hearing themselves talk for extended periods of time.3. A scattershot list of student demands, some of which … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s ASPEN

Posted on January 25, 2025 by robchristopher

Aspen [1991] 1. “I’m here to tell you, the way to grow old gracefully is to get cosmetic surgery.” 2. Brief appearances by John Denver and Ed Bradley! 3. The artist noticed which way the art world was going. Conservative. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s THE STORE

Posted on December 12, 2015 by robchristopher

The Store [1983] 1. “The bigger the cereal bowl, the better. And I need a cup and saucer too.” 2. A missing Waterford crystal chandelier. 3. Singing telegram chicken stripper.

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3 things about Frederick Wiseman’s NEAR DEATH

Posted on June 22, 2015 by robchristopher

Near Death [1989] 1. From the film: 75% of all medical expenses are incurred in the last 21 days of life. 2. At 1’clock in the morning she gets a DNR. 3. “The question is: Are we managing her chance … Continue reading →

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3 things about Shirley Clarke’s THE COOL WORLD

Posted on December 12, 2014 by robchristopher

The Cool World [1963] 1. Pairs of shoes standing side by side on the sidewalk; and on the curb, a portable record player spinning a 45. 2. He gazes across the sand at the beach and says, “Look at all … Continue reading →

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