The Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine St., HollywoodLAist Design“Fran Lebowitz’s trademark is the sneer; she disapproves of virtually everything except sleep, cigarette smoking, and good furniture.” – The Paris Review in conversation with a special guest for an unforgettable evening. This is Lebowitz off the cuff. Her writing — pointed, taut and economical — is equally forthright, irascible, and unapologetically opinionated.
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French, or anyone who is unduly tan.Book Review calls Lebowitz an"important humorist in the classic tradition.
She can also be seen in various documentary films including the “American Experience” series on New York City, as well as “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures” , “Regarding Susan Sontag” , and “Superstar: The Life and Times of Andy Warhol” , among others. In 2010 Martin Scorsese directed a documentary about Lebowitz for HBO titled “Public Speaking.