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The Dream (1911) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Oct 5, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on October 5, 2014 in Blog, Feature, Silent Movie Review Husband and wife acting duo Mary Pickford and Owen Moore share the screen in this short film about marriage, infidelity and tastes of one’s own medicine. This trifle is a rare example of Pickford’s work during her stint at read more
Shameless Self-Promotion and Film Activism: Crossover
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 5, 2014
Hello all, It’s been a while since I’ve done either of these posts, or a site update either for that matter. However, as things tend to do there’s a confluence right now. So let’s get to the announcements. THE BLOODMASTER TRILOGY The last time I did a bit of Shameless Self-P read more
10 Woman Film Producers of the 1910s
Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on Oct 4, 2014
10 Female Film Producers of the 1910s
Mary Pickford
"Naturally there are many advantages for the
star who heads her own company. You can put sincere study into your work
and know that it is not going to be ruined because the almighty
director cannot see things your way. In fact there is no e read more
Classic Film Fan “Origin Stories” – Tonight on Hollywood Time Machine
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Oct 4, 2014
Being a classic film fan can be a lonely experience. When I discovered old movies in the late 1970s, like any kid with a new toy, I wanted to share it, talk about it on the playground, show off my skillz (we didn’t randomly add z’s to words back then, but you get my point). Sadly, none read more
Short Film Saturday: Grace
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 4, 2014
To kick of the 61 Days of Halloween season here’s a very creepy short about a rather unusual birth. At the link below you can find more info, and both the film and a version replete with commentary. read more
Short Film Saturday: Fantasmagorie (1908)
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Oct 4, 2014
Glad to have found this online. I saw this first in a collection and it’s one of the finest shorts I’ve ever seen. Mutative animation in the very first animated short is incredible. read more
2015 TCM Film Festival Dates Announced
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Oct 2, 2014
Turner Classic Movies turns “legal” next spring. But, in the wake of recent headlines regarding buy-outs, layoffs, and management changes at Turner Broadcasting, some fans feared the channel might not reach its 21st birthday in the form in which it exists today, and that the future of read more
March into history at next year's TCM Classic Film Festival
Carole & Co. Posted by vp19 on Oct 2, 2014
Why are we leading off this entry with photos from Carole Lombard's films "The Eagle And The Hawk" (top) and "Bolero"? Well, it has something to do with this...Turner Classic Movies has announced the dates for next year's TCM Classic Film Festival -- and if you're worried that the dates will conflic read more
Netflix Classic Film Comings + Goings – October, 2014
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Sep 30, 2014
Last month, when I wrote about Netflix “pulling” classic films from its streaming service, a few readers pointed out that programming decisions are often predicated on licensing agreements with rights holders, and that the “pulling” can sometimes be attributed to studios choo read more
Around the World in 80 Days, 1916; a Movie Completely Missing from Modern Film Encyclopedias and Data Bases
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Sep 28, 2014
In the first thirty days of autumn in October of 1916, a bright and shining movie debut happened, Around the World in 80 Days, starring Henry Garrick, Frank Bowers, Victor Sanders and Vivian Nichols;[1] the production cost about $250,000.[2] Obviously, this was a large sum for a film budget read more
Around the World in 80 Days, 1916; a Movie Completely Missing from Modern Film Encyclopedias and Data Bases
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Sep 28, 2014
In the first thirty days of autumn in October of 1916, a bright and shining movie debut happened, Around the World in 80 Days, starring Henry Garrick, Frank Bowers, Victor Sanders and Vivian Nichols;[1] the production cost about $250,000.[2] Obviously, this was a large sum for a film budget read more
The Top Worst classic Film Accents: The British edition, Vol. 1
Phantom Empires Posted by Clayton on Sep 28, 2014
The Top Worst classic Film Accents: The British edition, Vol. 1
9/28/2014
3 Comments
The British accent, in film at least, is one of the most distinctive speaking voices on Earth. I'm refe read more
Around the World in 80 Days, 1916; a Movie Completely Missing from Modern Film Encyclopedias and Data Bases
Classic Film Aficionados Posted by C. S. Williams on Sep 28, 2014
In the first thirty days of autumn in October of 1916, a bright and shining movie debut happened, Around the World in 80 Days, starring Henry Garrick, Frank Bowers, Victor Sanders and Vivian Nichols;[1] the production cost about $250,000.[2] Obviously, this was a large sum for a film budget read more
The Top Worst classic Film Accents: The British edition, Vol. 1
Phantom Empires Posted by Clayton on Sep 28, 2014
The Top Worst classic Film Accents: The British edition, Vol. 1
9/28/2014
3 Comments
The British accent, in film at least, is one of the most distinctive speaking voices on Earth. I'm referring not just to the standard read more
Brute Island (1914) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 28, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on September 28, 2014 in Blog, Feature, Silent Movie Review It’s an island. Full of brutes. That’s the plot they went with. No, I’m not sure who greenlighted it either. In any case, this is a directing effort from Harry Carey, who soon switched back to just acting read more
Short Film Saturday: The Horribly Slow Murderer with the Extremely Inefficient Weapon
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Sep 27, 2014
This a great spoof that takes on a simple trope and exaggerates it brilliantly. It’s hilarious and effective as well. Enjoy! read more
Women film pioneers early 1900s behind the camera
Pop Culture ImagineMDD Posted by ImagineMDD on Sep 24, 2014
Women professionals behind the cameras in early cinema
Lillian Gish directed sister Dorothy Gish pictured w/DW Griffith 1922
Women were pioneers in the film industry. In the early 1900s they were bosses, technicians, producers, exhibitors, directors, writers, stunt women and editors. Many of u read more
Do I need classic film?
Stardust Posted by Vanessa Buttino on Sep 24, 2014
Do I need classic film?
The simple answer? YES.
Now, here's the long-winded answer: I don't think my life truly depends on whether or not I watch/buy/consume/obsess-over classic movies but it does feel nice and it does make me smile on a regular basis (which is the best medicine, really). read more
The Wishing Ring (1914) A Silent Film Review
Movies Silently Posted by Fritzi Kramer on Sep 21, 2014
By Fritzi Kramer on September 21, 2014 in Blog, Feature, Silent Movie Review In ye olde merrie Englande (that mystical place of superfluous letters), a wastrel of a college student pulls one prank too many and is kicked out of both school and home. He ends up falling for the local parson’s daughter read more
Short Film Saturday: Hambuster
The Movie Rat Posted by Bernardo Villela on Sep 20, 2014
Just looking at the images should give you a pretty good idea of what this is about. The short is most definitely humorous and the gore is plentiful, and effective despite its animated nature. Enjoy!
Hambuster from Hambuster Team on Vimeo. read more