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May Days of Melies – Faust in Hell [Faust aux enfers] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 31, 2012
Often misidentified as the 1898 Méliès film, The Damnation of Faust, which is presumed lost. Faust in Hell is instead a 15-scene epic that introduces some excellent new tricks, such as the descent beginning at the 4:48 mark. The scenes as described in the Melies catalog are as follows: 1. The Route read more
May Days of Melies – Ten Ladies in One Umbrella [La parapluie fantastique] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 29, 2012
One possible theory about this work which makes it more than just a well-executed trick film: the 10 ladies under a single umbrella could be symbolic of the potential for peace within a unified Europe, led by their 10 most prominent nations at the time. Notice the variations in the original set of & read more
May Days of Melies – Jupiter’s Thunderballs [Le tonnerre de Jupiter] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 28, 2012
Lightning Bolt! Lightning Bolt! Lightning Bolt! Courtesy of Méliès as the God of Thunder, Zeus (aka Jupiter). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224272/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:LikeOne blogger likes this. Posted in Cinema, Movies, Videos. read more
May Days of Melies – The Apparitions [Le revenant] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 27, 2012
Comical “ghost tale” by Méliès that uses the blurred, out-of-focus superimposition trick to creepy effect. Also of interest is the subtle symbolism invoked from the lodger’s rebuffed advancements towards the maid, followed by the candlestick that won’t sit still, grows much read more
May Days of Melies – The Infernal Caldron [Le chaudron infernal] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 25, 2012
So much to enjoy and appreciate in this one: the striking colors (especially the flames and demon green), the devilishly macabre subject matter, and the Méliès special effects. The coolest tricks involve fireball spirits that become ash and the use of out-of-focus superimposition to create the most read more
May Days of Melies – The Monster [Le monstre] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 24, 2012
As equally impressive as the tricks and charismatic showmanship of Méliès are his sets and costume design. The backdrop on display here has a magical scope, depth, and detail. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223755/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike read more
May Days of Melies – The Melomaniac [Le mélomane] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 23, 2012
Méliès takes his detachable head game, as previously seen in The Four Troublesome Heads and The Man with the India Rubber Head, to the next level as Le mélomane (aka The Music Lover). Curiously, the notes selected can be considered the opening to the United Kingdom anthem, God Save the King/Queen read more
May Days of Melies – The Spiritualistic Photographer [Le portrait spirituel] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 22, 2012
The on-stage “intertitle” card says it best – In the words of Méliès: “Spiritualistic Photo Dissolving Effect Obtained Without Black Background. GREAT NOVELTY.” http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223947/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUpon read more
May Days of Melies – The Oracle of Delphi [L'oracle de Delphes] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 21, 2012
The Oracle of Delphi (and Méliès) makes an ass out of a thief trying to get some booty. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0223857/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:Like2 bloggers like this. Posted in Cinema, Movies, Videos. Tags: 1903, Art, ass, read more
You’re vs. Your + Louis C.K. + Bill Hicks
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 20, 2012
The Gotye cover/parody has pretty much ran its course, but this gets a pass due to subject matter + Louis C.K. shirt * Bill Hicks wall art.
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May Days of Melies – The Witch’s Revenge [Le sorcier] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 20, 2012
A King is blessed to have fulfilled the fantasy of many men and women: a sorcerer to summon a beautiful mate (with accompanying handmaidens), just for him. But he blows it, of course, after being offended by one of the magician’s follow-up tricks in which the throne is temporarily occupied by read more
May Days of Melies – The Drawing Lesson [La statue animée] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 19, 2012
The Drawing Lesson, originally The Animated Statue (La statue animée), has value primarily and simply due to being one of the surviving works of the master cinemagician, Méliès. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224172/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike read more
May Days of Melies – The Inn Where No Man Rests [L'auberge du bon repos] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 18, 2012
Very recognizable refrain for those familiar with the movies of Méliès. Though the subject matter of The Inn Where No Man Rests (L’auberge du bon repos) does not break new ground, and the execution of the tricks are all easy to imagine, the film is still creative, quirky, and enjoyable. read more
May Days of Melies – The Mysterious Box [La boîte à malice] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 17, 2012
“Simple”, yet effective, trick film by Méliès involving a magic box (la boîte à malice) that would make Santa Claus envious. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000423/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:Like6 bloggers like this. Posted read more
May Days of Melies – The Enchanted Well [Le puits fantastique] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 17, 2012
The Enchanted Well (Le puits fantastique) contains one of the greatest inanimate movie villains this side of Requiem for a Dream. Per usual, Méliès is a devilish delight. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0189498/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:Li read more
May Days of Melies – Misfortune Never Comes Alone [Un malheur n'arrive jamais seul] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 16, 2012
Méliès takes a short break from special effects laden trick-films to explore his slapstick side a bit further. The detail in the set is as impressive as ever. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0224317/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:Like10 blogger read more
May Days of Melies – The Infernal Cakewalk [Le cake-walk infernal] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 16, 2012
The Cakewalk dance was developed at plantation get-togethers by slaves in the southern United States. Thereafter it was performed in minstrel shows, exclusively by men at first. After a performance of the Cakewalk in a competition at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, an enormous cake w read more
May Days of Melies – The Marvellous Wreath [La guirlande merveilleuse] (1903)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 15, 2012
Quite elaborate stage magic on display in The Marvellous Wreath (aka La guirlande merveilleuse). Méliès utilizes his full bag of tricks to create a unique and quirky routine. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0000440/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike thi read more
May Days of Melies – Gulliver’s Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants [Le voyage de Gulliver à Lilliput et chez les géants] (1902)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 14, 2012
A swift (4-minute) adaptation of Gulliver’s Travels (formally, Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World, in Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships), the 1726 satirical novel by Jonathan Swift. The movie is less focused on developing the plo read more
May Days of Melies – The Impossible Balancing Feat [L'équilibre impossible] (1902)
The Giddy Blog Posted by chrisgiddens on May 13, 2012
Méliès utilizes his newest trick, first seen in The Human Fly, combined with the spirit of The One-Man Band, resulting in a one-man gymnastics team. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0227866/ Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestTumblrRedditStumbleUponDiggEmailLike this:Like4 bloggers like read more