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Icon of the American avant-garde Hollis Frampton made rigorous, audacious, brainy, and downright thrilling films, leaving behind a body of work that remains unparalleled. In the 1960s, having started out as a poet and photographer, Frampton became fascinated with the possibilities of 16 mm filmmaking. In such radically playful, visually and sonically arresting works as Surface Tension, Zorns Lemma, (nostalgia), Critical Mass, and the enormous, unfinished Magellan cycle (cut short by his death at age forty-eight), Frampton repurposes cinema itself, making it into something by turns literary, mathematical, sculptural, and simply beautiful and always captivating. This collection of works by the essential artist the first home video release of its kind includes twenty-four films, dating from 1966 to 1979.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
(4.5 stars) This may not be the definitive collection of all of Frampton's films but it still the best out there at this time!
May 5, 2012
Many Criterion Collection fans have wondered when the company would release more anthology collections featuring avante-garde filmmakers.
We have seen the release of films by Stan Brakhage via two anthology volumes on Blu-ray but yet, fans have hoped to see an anthology or special release showcasing the work of Maya Deren, Kenneth Anger, Ernie Gehr, Andy Warhol, Marie Menken, Pat O'Neill and Hollis Frampton, to name a few.
With the support from those who enjoyed the "Stan Brakhage Anthology" release, Criterion Collection has chosen some of the best work of avante-garde filmmaker Hollis Frampton, in order to help introduce Frampton's oeuvre to curious cineaste but also please a following who have wanted to see a more thorough collection of his hard-to-find films.
Hollis Frampton is one of the most unique and talented filmmakers, especially when you follow his career as a student at Harvard University and Western Reserve University who was looked at by his peers as a genius but at the same time, he was also the type that walked the beat of his own drum and while taking a lot of classes that he wanted to take, he never graduated.
But it's the third of learning of art that inspired Frampton. From his friendship with painters Frank Stella, sculptor Carl Andre to developing a correspondence with modernist poet Ezra Pound, Frampton would take an interest in photography documenting Carl Andre's work.
And with his pursuit of creativity, Frampton would explore his ideas through filmmaking and showcasing his experimental use of film, audio and also digital art through the use of computers during that time of his life.
While creating a plethora of films, some to have been shown in museums and galleries, the film that he is best known for is his 1970 experimental film "Zorns Lemma" but like a painting, many have had their own take and perspective of Frampton's work. He would later follow up with the Hapax Legomena films and many more that would follow, including what would have hoped to be his magnum opus, the Magellan films.
But unfortunately, Hollis Frampton's life was cut short at the age of 48 due to lung cancer and for many avante-garde and fans of Frampton's work, his ultimate project "Magellan" would never be completed. Yet, Frampton still leaves behind a body of work that is celebrated to this day.
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" features the following 24 films which were selected by film preservationist Bill Brand and Frampton scholars Bruce Jenkins and Michael Zryd, in consultation with Frampton's former partner, Marion Faller:
EARLY FILMS
Hollis Frampton's most successful film "Zorns Lemma" (1970) is included.
Manual of Arms (1966 * 17 minutes, 10 seconds * Black & White * Silent)
Process Red (1966 * 3 minutes, 37 seconds * Color * Silent)
Maxwell's Demon (1968 * 3 minutes, 44 seconds * Color * Mono)
Surface Tension (1968 * 9 minutes, 30 seconds * Color * Mono)
Carrots & Peas (1969 * 5 minutes, 21 seconds * Color * Mono)
Lemon (1969 * 7 minutes, 17 seconds * Color * Silent)
Zorns Lemma (1970 * 59 minutes, 51 seconds * Color * Mono)
FILMS FROM HAPAX LEGOMENA
Within Frampton's oeuvre, "Hapax Legomena" is the only multi-part set of films that was completed.
(nostalgia) (1971 * 36 minutes, 7 seconds * Black & White * Mono)
Poetic Justice (1972 * 31 minutes, 28 seconds * Black & White * Silent)
Critical Mass (1971 * 25 minutes, 11 seconds * Black & White * Mono)
FILMS FROM MAGELLAN
Hollis Frampton began working on his "Magellan" movie back in 1972 and would continue to work on it until his death in 1984.
The goal for Frampton was to create a film that was 36-hours long and it would be shown for 369 days (369 because the first two days of the cycle overlaps the last two days of the preceding calendar year and the last two days of the cycle overlaps the first two days of the following calendar year, source: Brian Henderson - "Propositions for the Exploration of Frampton's Magellan", note: You will also see the figure of 371 days used.). At the time of his death, Frampton had completed around 7-8 hours.
The schedule was planned around Ferdinand Magellan's annotated calendar and the film would feature 1,000 films, divided into 24 sections, some films would allow for a few minutes of screenings while longer works would be featured during equinoxes, solstices and other specialized dates.
The Birth of Magellan
The Birth of Magellan: Cadenza I (1977-1980 * 5 minutes, 41 seconds * Color * Mono)
Straits of Magellan
Pans 0-4 and 697-700 (1969-74 * 1-minute each * Color * Silent)
INGENIVM NOBIS IPSA PVELLA FECIT, Part I (1975 * 4 minutes, 48 seconds * Color * Silent)
Magellan: At the Gates of Death, Part I: The Red Gate 1, 0 (1976 * 5 minutes, 10 seconds * Color * Silent)
Winter Solstice (1974 * 32 minutes, 36 seconds * Color * Silent)
The Death of Magellan
Gloria! (1979 * 9 minutes, 36 seconds * Color * Mono)
VIDEO:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607" is presented in Black and White and color. And because a lot of these films were low-budget and experimental, quality varies for many of the films featured in this collection.
According to the Criterion Collection, the films are presented in their original aspect ration of 1:33:1. These new high-definition digital transfers were created on a Spirit 2K Datacine from original 16 mm A/B/C/D rolls, internegatives and prints.
"Critical Mass", "Gloria!", "Lemon", "(nostalgia)", "Poetic Justice" and "Zorns Lemma" preservation film elements courtesy of Anthology Film Archives, New York.
"INGENIVM NOBIS IPSA PVELLA FECIT, Part I; Less; Process Red; The Birth of Magellan: Cadenza I" and" Winter Solstice" film elements courtesy of the Film-Makers' Cooperative, New York.
AUDIO & SUBTITLES:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' showcases films that are silent or have audio.
According to the Criterion Collection, the original monaural soundtracks were remastered at 24-bit from original optical and magnetic tracks. Clicks, thumps, hiss and hum were manually removed using Pro Tools HD. Crackle was attenuated using AudioCube's integrated workstation.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' on Blu-ray comes with the following special features:
Hollis Frampton Interview - (20:08) 1978 interview by Adele Fried for the Video Data Bank at the School of Art Institute of Chicago.
A Lecture - (23:04) A lecture given by Hollis Frampton on October 30, 1968 at a college in NYC.
By Any Other Name - Featuring a gallery of artwork by Hollis Frampton.
Please note that the following narration or commentary is also included for the following films:
Remarks by Frampton (Maxwell's Demon) - (2:48)
Remarks by Frampton (Surface Tension) - (:54)
Commentary - 1977 Interview for TV series "Screening Room with Robert Gardner" (Lemon) - (7:17)
Remarks by Frampton (Zorns Lema) - (5:58)
Remarks by Frampton (Films for Hapax Legomis) - (2:32)
Remarks by Frampton (nostalgia) - (2:56)
Remarks by Frampton (Poetic Justice) - (2:47)
Remarks by Frampton (Critical Mass) - (4:12)
Remarks by Frampton (Films for Magellan) - (2:17)
EXTRAS:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' comes with a 46-page booklet with the following essays: "Nostalgia for an Age Yet to Come" by Ed Halter (critic and curator), "Early Films" by Bruce Jenkins (writer and media historian), "Zorns Lemma" by Bruce Jenkins (writer and media historian), "Hapax Legomena" by Ken Eisenstein (writing his dissertation on Hollis Frampton in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago), "Magellan" by Michael Zryd (teaches cinema and media studies in the Department of Film at York University in Toronto) and "Notes on Preserving and Presenting the Films of Hollis Frampton" by Bil Brand (owner-operator of BB Optics, which specializes in the preservation of films by artists).
JUDGMENT CALL:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" is a fascinating collection of works from the avant-garde filmmaker Hollis Frampton. Intellectual, witty and creative, there was no doubt that there was no limit to the creativity of Frampton's work and perhaps the work on "The Magellan Films" would have been his magnum opus if he did not die from cancer.
But I do know that for years, there have been a group of Criterion Collection fans who absolutely adored the release of the "By Brakhage Anthology" and many have been clamoring for a release of may it be Maya Deren, Andy Warhol, Kenneth Anger and Hollis Frampton, to name a few.
And fortunately, the Criterion Collection will be bringing out 24 of his films on Blu-ray and DVD titled "A Hollis Frampton Odyssey".
First, it's important to note that "A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" and its films are not as easily reviewable for the public because it's subjective. What I find fascinating, it would be a disservice to say that these films are easily accessible especially those who are expecting films that they hope they can understand.
In fact, the beauty of Frampton's work is that even if you look online, everyone including those who research Frampton's work have their own perspective of what they think the film is about. The good news is that there are "remarks by Hollis Frampton" giving insight to why he made the film. Read more ›
We have seen the release of films by Stan Brakhage via two anthology volumes on Blu-ray but yet, fans have hoped to see an anthology or special release showcasing the work of Maya Deren, Kenneth Anger, Ernie Gehr, Andy Warhol, Marie Menken, Pat O'Neill and Hollis Frampton, to name a few.
With the support from those who enjoyed the "Stan Brakhage Anthology" release, Criterion Collection has chosen some of the best work of avante-garde filmmaker Hollis Frampton, in order to help introduce Frampton's oeuvre to curious cineaste but also please a following who have wanted to see a more thorough collection of his hard-to-find films.
Hollis Frampton is one of the most unique and talented filmmakers, especially when you follow his career as a student at Harvard University and Western Reserve University who was looked at by his peers as a genius but at the same time, he was also the type that walked the beat of his own drum and while taking a lot of classes that he wanted to take, he never graduated.
But it's the third of learning of art that inspired Frampton. From his friendship with painters Frank Stella, sculptor Carl Andre to developing a correspondence with modernist poet Ezra Pound, Frampton would take an interest in photography documenting Carl Andre's work.
And with his pursuit of creativity, Frampton would explore his ideas through filmmaking and showcasing his experimental use of film, audio and also digital art through the use of computers during that time of his life.
While creating a plethora of films, some to have been shown in museums and galleries, the film that he is best known for is his 1970 experimental film "Zorns Lemma" but like a painting, many have had their own take and perspective of Frampton's work. He would later follow up with the Hapax Legomena films and many more that would follow, including what would have hoped to be his magnum opus, the Magellan films.
But unfortunately, Hollis Frampton's life was cut short at the age of 48 due to lung cancer and for many avante-garde and fans of Frampton's work, his ultimate project "Magellan" would never be completed. Yet, Frampton still leaves behind a body of work that is celebrated to this day.
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" features the following 24 films which were selected by film preservationist Bill Brand and Frampton scholars Bruce Jenkins and Michael Zryd, in consultation with Frampton's former partner, Marion Faller:
EARLY FILMS
Hollis Frampton's most successful film "Zorns Lemma" (1970) is included.
Manual of Arms (1966 * 17 minutes, 10 seconds * Black & White * Silent)
Process Red (1966 * 3 minutes, 37 seconds * Color * Silent)
Maxwell's Demon (1968 * 3 minutes, 44 seconds * Color * Mono)
Surface Tension (1968 * 9 minutes, 30 seconds * Color * Mono)
Carrots & Peas (1969 * 5 minutes, 21 seconds * Color * Mono)
Lemon (1969 * 7 minutes, 17 seconds * Color * Silent)
Zorns Lemma (1970 * 59 minutes, 51 seconds * Color * Mono)
FILMS FROM HAPAX LEGOMENA
Within Frampton's oeuvre, "Hapax Legomena" is the only multi-part set of films that was completed.
(nostalgia) (1971 * 36 minutes, 7 seconds * Black & White * Mono)
Poetic Justice (1972 * 31 minutes, 28 seconds * Black & White * Silent)
Critical Mass (1971 * 25 minutes, 11 seconds * Black & White * Mono)
FILMS FROM MAGELLAN
Hollis Frampton began working on his "Magellan" movie back in 1972 and would continue to work on it until his death in 1984.
The goal for Frampton was to create a film that was 36-hours long and it would be shown for 369 days (369 because the first two days of the cycle overlaps the last two days of the preceding calendar year and the last two days of the cycle overlaps the first two days of the following calendar year, source: Brian Henderson - "Propositions for the Exploration of Frampton's Magellan", note: You will also see the figure of 371 days used.). At the time of his death, Frampton had completed around 7-8 hours.
The schedule was planned around Ferdinand Magellan's annotated calendar and the film would feature 1,000 films, divided into 24 sections, some films would allow for a few minutes of screenings while longer works would be featured during equinoxes, solstices and other specialized dates.
The Birth of Magellan
The Birth of Magellan: Cadenza I (1977-1980 * 5 minutes, 41 seconds * Color * Mono)
Straits of Magellan
Pans 0-4 and 697-700 (1969-74 * 1-minute each * Color * Silent)
INGENIVM NOBIS IPSA PVELLA FECIT, Part I (1975 * 4 minutes, 48 seconds * Color * Silent)
Magellan: At the Gates of Death, Part I: The Red Gate 1, 0 (1976 * 5 minutes, 10 seconds * Color * Silent)
Winter Solstice (1974 * 32 minutes, 36 seconds * Color * Silent)
The Death of Magellan
Gloria! (1979 * 9 minutes, 36 seconds * Color * Mono)
VIDEO:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607" is presented in Black and White and color. And because a lot of these films were low-budget and experimental, quality varies for many of the films featured in this collection.
According to the Criterion Collection, the films are presented in their original aspect ration of 1:33:1. These new high-definition digital transfers were created on a Spirit 2K Datacine from original 16 mm A/B/C/D rolls, internegatives and prints.
"Critical Mass", "Gloria!", "Lemon", "(nostalgia)", "Poetic Justice" and "Zorns Lemma" preservation film elements courtesy of Anthology Film Archives, New York.
"INGENIVM NOBIS IPSA PVELLA FECIT, Part I; Less; Process Red; The Birth of Magellan: Cadenza I" and" Winter Solstice" film elements courtesy of the Film-Makers' Cooperative, New York.
AUDIO & SUBTITLES:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' showcases films that are silent or have audio.
According to the Criterion Collection, the original monaural soundtracks were remastered at 24-bit from original optical and magnetic tracks. Clicks, thumps, hiss and hum were manually removed using Pro Tools HD. Crackle was attenuated using AudioCube's integrated workstation.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' on Blu-ray comes with the following special features:
Hollis Frampton Interview - (20:08) 1978 interview by Adele Fried for the Video Data Bank at the School of Art Institute of Chicago.
A Lecture - (23:04) A lecture given by Hollis Frampton on October 30, 1968 at a college in NYC.
By Any Other Name - Featuring a gallery of artwork by Hollis Frampton.
Please note that the following narration or commentary is also included for the following films:
Remarks by Frampton (Maxwell's Demon) - (2:48)
Remarks by Frampton (Surface Tension) - (:54)
Commentary - 1977 Interview for TV series "Screening Room with Robert Gardner" (Lemon) - (7:17)
Remarks by Frampton (Zorns Lema) - (5:58)
Remarks by Frampton (Films for Hapax Legomis) - (2:32)
Remarks by Frampton (nostalgia) - (2:56)
Remarks by Frampton (Poetic Justice) - (2:47)
Remarks by Frampton (Critical Mass) - (4:12)
Remarks by Frampton (Films for Magellan) - (2:17)
EXTRAS:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey - The Criterion Collection #607' comes with a 46-page booklet with the following essays: "Nostalgia for an Age Yet to Come" by Ed Halter (critic and curator), "Early Films" by Bruce Jenkins (writer and media historian), "Zorns Lemma" by Bruce Jenkins (writer and media historian), "Hapax Legomena" by Ken Eisenstein (writing his dissertation on Hollis Frampton in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Chicago), "Magellan" by Michael Zryd (teaches cinema and media studies in the Department of Film at York University in Toronto) and "Notes on Preserving and Presenting the Films of Hollis Frampton" by Bil Brand (owner-operator of BB Optics, which specializes in the preservation of films by artists).
JUDGMENT CALL:
"A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" is a fascinating collection of works from the avant-garde filmmaker Hollis Frampton. Intellectual, witty and creative, there was no doubt that there was no limit to the creativity of Frampton's work and perhaps the work on "The Magellan Films" would have been his magnum opus if he did not die from cancer.
But I do know that for years, there have been a group of Criterion Collection fans who absolutely adored the release of the "By Brakhage Anthology" and many have been clamoring for a release of may it be Maya Deren, Andy Warhol, Kenneth Anger and Hollis Frampton, to name a few.
And fortunately, the Criterion Collection will be bringing out 24 of his films on Blu-ray and DVD titled "A Hollis Frampton Odyssey".
First, it's important to note that "A Hollis Frampton Odyssey" and its films are not as easily reviewable for the public because it's subjective. What I find fascinating, it would be a disservice to say that these films are easily accessible especially those who are expecting films that they hope they can understand.
In fact, the beauty of Frampton's work is that even if you look online, everyone including those who research Frampton's work have their own perspective of what they think the film is about. The good news is that there are "remarks by Hollis Frampton" giving insight to why he made the film. Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Phxsns1
Hollis Frampton's films are certainly not for everyone. In fact, Nostalgia and Zorns Lemma are the only ones I got any real "enjoyment" out of (make no mistake, I'm glad I saw everything). I would strongly encourage you to check out some of Frampton's work on Youtube before you buy this set.
The video quality on these films varies quite a bit. The earlier films look a bit rough, but Zorns Lemma, Nostalgia and The Magellan Cycle all look quite good. Criterion, I'm sure, has done the best they could with what they had.
Sound quality fairs the same. Many of these films lack a soundtrack, but when it's present, sound effects and dialogue come across well.
The extras are actually a fairly big draw to the set. Most of the films come with remarks by Hollis Frampton himself. He doesn't have the most engaging delivery, but his comments are interesting and provide some much needed insight into these films. A 20-minute interview with Frampton included, as well as a lecture by Frampton narrated by Michael Snow, and a collection of product labels designed by Frampton.
A terrific set, but not for the unconverted.
The video quality on these films varies quite a bit. The earlier films look a bit rough, but Zorns Lemma, Nostalgia and The Magellan Cycle all look quite good. Criterion, I'm sure, has done the best they could with what they had.
Sound quality fairs the same. Many of these films lack a soundtrack, but when it's present, sound effects and dialogue come across well.
The extras are actually a fairly big draw to the set. Most of the films come with remarks by Hollis Frampton himself. He doesn't have the most engaging delivery, but his comments are interesting and provide some much needed insight into these films. A 20-minute interview with Frampton included, as well as a lecture by Frampton narrated by Michael Snow, and a collection of product labels designed by Frampton.
A terrific set, but not for the unconverted.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By J.
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There seems to be two kinds of film buyers: those that have a good idea of what they like and can tell from synopses and reviews whether something will be for them, and those who like to cast their line out and see what they might find. For those latter kind, A Hollis Frampton Odyssey might be a disaster of rather comic proportions, but for the people who come to it with some idea of where they're going, they might find a wonderful surprise. Expect to be challenged to the utmost of your intellectual faculties. Frampton may even evince some kind of sadomasochistic verve in torturing his audience, but hey, no pain, no gain. Challenging, delightful, witty, confusing, hypnotic, beautiful are all adjectives that I think may apply. So now you know, the rest is up to you.
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