
A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monologues with archival footage and the effect is a portrait of Fran's worldview and experiences.... (Full plot summary below)
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A feature-length documentary starring Fran Lebowitz, a writer known for her unique take on modern life. The film weaves together extemporaneous monologues with archival footage and the effect is a portrait of Fran's worldview and experiences.
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| Filmcritic.comChris Barsanti...[a] amber-lit, relaxed bar-stool hangout of a documentary. |
| Film Journal InternationalDoris Toumarkine...that rare film that delivers truly intelligent, original entertainment, with all credit to Lebowitz. |
| Seattle TimesMoira MacDonald"Public Speaking" is an ode to the art of conversation, and it's a delight. |
| The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)Tara ThorneNonetheless, this is high-brow entertainment of the wittiest order---a little cold, but so what? |
| Slant MagazineLauren WissotWe catch only glimpses below the surface of this whirlwind of wit as Scorsese steps out of the way and lets Lebowitz herself run the show. |
| User ReviewJustin RWhat a fantastic piece of work. Fran Lebowitz easily carries the 80+ minutes and gives the movie a jaunty brisk feel, all while mostly just sitting and talking in a restaurant booth. Scorsese shapes the material deftly and doesn't get too fancy about it. |
| User ReviewMichael TIntelligent, intellectual and completely hilarious glimpse into the brilliance that is Fran Levowitz. A must see. |
| User ReviewAlec BJust wind up your old dvd player and watch the wonderful relic go. |
| User ReviewJason CA Doc that must be seen by everyone, I have seen it many times and will watch it many more. |
| User ReviewMaarrk HThe most fun I've had with a film in ages. Even if you don't always agree with what Lebowitz is spouting off about, watching (and most importantly, listening) to her spout it is simply amazing. |