Dog lovers will be thrilled with photographer, filmmaker and, most recently, clothier Bruce Weber's often beautiful cinematic scrapbook. Others could be forgiven for writing off Weber's gushing love letter to the noblest of beasts as anthropomorphism run amok. Much like his previous documentary essay, CHOP SUEY, this 78-minute crazy quilt of classic Hollywood film clips; home movies (albeit actor Dirk Bogarde's); readings from Rilke and Spender; jazz and cabaret standards and lyrically shot footage of dogs romping in the surf at Montauk is essentially a collection of the things Weber loves. And Weber really loves dogs, especially the five golden retrievers with whom ...
Released:
2004
Rated:
NR
Length:
78 mins