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Biopic Theater: The Buster Keaton Story (1957)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Dec 23, 2012
The Buster Keaton Story is an interesting film to say the least. Interesting in that the filmmakers simply use Buster’s name and assume that makes it a biopic. The movie is no different from a studio simply slapping the name of a popular book onto a film and hoping the brand recognition will read more
A Modern Day Buster Keaton – Pierre Etaix at Film Forum
Cinematically Insane Posted by Will McKinley on Oct 21, 2012
When asked why he was making his first visit to New York City, Pierre Étaix smiled broadly. “It’s never too late,” the 83-year-old actor/director said, as the capacity crowd at Film Forum signaled their enthusiastic agreement. Still vibrant and playful, the French filmmaker appeared at the downtown read more
Top Films of Buster Keaton by LMdC
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on Oct 12, 2012
As I am writing those lines, I’m halfway through
Keaton’s memoirs titled Slapstick. In
this anecdotic autobiography we learn how he came into show business with his
family’s vaudeville and how he entered in the filmmaking business.
The most interesting part is to discove read more
Happy Birthday Buster Keaton (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 4, 2012
Well well well – happy birthday Buster Keaton! It seems like it happens once every year… today is Buster Keaton’s birthday. Had he been Canadian with ready access to cost effective health care, he would be 117 years old today. Even though it’s Buster’s birthday, we get read more
Images of Buster Keaton
Once Upon a Screen Posted by Aurora on Oct 3, 2012
The most basic and obvious allure of film is the image. Although I sometimes feel like a cheat when I post pictorials dedicated to classic stars on this blog, they are also the posts I revisit most often. I never tire of looking at these people and I know I’m not alone. Today calls for anot read more
2012 Buster Keaton Celebration
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Oct 1, 2012
I'm a classic film fan. Not a historian, not a film critic. I've only taken one film class in my life. It was about 20 years ago while a Communications student at the University of Kansas. So while I do not profess to be an expert in film, I've always been a passionate fan. And if the wisdom o read more
2012 Buster Keaton Celebration
Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on Oct 1, 2012
I'm a classic film fan. Not a historian, not a film critic. I've only taken one film class in my life. It was about 20 years ago while a Communications student at the University of Kansas. So while I do not profess to be an expert in film, I've always been a passionate fan. And if the wisdom o read more
Buster Keaton in The Saphead (1920) from Kino Classics
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence Posted by Jill Blake on Jul 17, 2012
The Blu-ray release of Herbert Blaché’s The Saphead (1920) is the latest addition to Kino’s extensive catalog of Buster Keaton films. The Saphead holds the distinction of being Keaton’s first feature length motion picture. Prior to this movie, he starred in a number of two-reel read more
Silent Film Star Photos: Norma Talmadge: Ex-sister-in-law of Buster Keaton.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on Jul 4, 2012
Please click here to learn more about Norma Talmadge
Video:
Going Straight(1916)
Directed byChester M. Franklin
Sidney Franklin
Written byBernard McConville
StarringNorma Talmadge
CinematographyFrank B. Good
Distributed byTriangle Distributing Corporation
Release date(s read more
Buster Keaton’s Love Affair (with Trains)
Spoilers Posted by Duke Mantee on May 15, 2012
Buster Keaton began his life on the road. Born Joseph Frank Keaton to medicine show-turned-vaudeville performers, he was performing on stage as a toddler. His early childhood memories are of traveling from town to town with his family. In his autobiography, My Wonderful World of Slapstick, Buster read more
Saturday Fun: Buster Keaton in the Adverts (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Feb 11, 2012
Watching old television advertisements is always kind of fun. They’re so quaint and unsophisiticated relatively speaking. But watching old tv ads is especially super fun when they feature Buster Keaton. Just for a little (really cold!) Saturday fun, check out three Buster product appearances read more
Buster Keaton and the Uses of Illusion
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Dec 12, 2011
Buster Keaton in the photograph titled "What Elephant?" I often think very deep thoughts about Buster Keaton’s early stage life in vaudeville and then I get deep thought fatigue and go have some cookies. But really, there’s a lot to be said about how Keaton’s early stage read more
Buster Keaton in Samuel Beckett’s “Film” (1965)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Nov 6, 2011
Whoa you guys… in my daily Buster Keaton foray (how do you start your day?), I came across this short film made by Sam Beckett in 1965. This is Beckett’s only attempt to crack the film medium, and it stars none other than Buster Keaton. This is more classic Beckett than classic Keaton, read more
Buster Keaton is the 99%
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 24, 2011
In the holy trinity of silent clowns, I’m firmly on Team Keaton. Charlie Chaplin moves me, sometimes to tears (cheap or otherwise), with his pathos and kinetic beauty. Harold Lloyd makes me laugh, heartily and out-loud, with his plucky, can-do spirit. But it’s Buster Keaton, the great S read more
Buster Keaton Would Never Use a Taco as ID
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 19, 2011
From the world of wacky news, a drunk guy in Florida fell asleep at the wheel. Fortunately, he was stationary in the drive through at his local Taco Bell. Unfortunately, his brake was engaged but his foot was on the accelerator. After his engine caught on fire and police were summoned, this charmin read more
Happy Birthday Buster Keaton!
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 4, 2011
Buster Keaton would have been 116 years old today if, you know, he had had better health insurance. Keaton famously said, “No man can be a genius in slapshoes and a flat hat.” We all know that’s a big fat lie, but we won’t call a man a liar on his birthday. Instead, letR read more
Buster Keaton and Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle (1)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 4, 2011
From Laurel and Hardy to Abbott and Costello to Cheech and Chong (yeah, I said it) – duos make the comedy world go ’round. And why not? You’ve got the yin and the yang, the clown and the straight man, the graceful and the inept – and you’ve got the very large and the read more
Happy Buster Keaton Month (otherwise known as October)
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Oct 1, 2011
You may have noticed there’s a lot of Buster Keaton news and info flying around the interwebs in the past few days! October 4th is Buster Keaton’s birthday so there is an explosion of Buster love all over the blogosphere. He’s the artist of the month on TCM and many, many bloggers read more
Buster Keaton on Candid Camera
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Sep 26, 2011
Ya, know… Monday mornings are no fun at all. Until you come across a clip of Buster Keaton on Candid Camera. Pour yourself a cup of java and enjoy! buster keatoncandid camerayoutube read more
Kino to Release Buster Keaton’s Go West & Battling Butler on Blu-ray
Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on Sep 20, 2011
Buster Keaton in Go West Attention all you Blu-ray owners (of whom I’m becoming increasingly envious, by the way) Kino is all set to release Buster Keaton’s Go West and Battling Butler on Blu-ray on September 27. Both of these Keaton gems have had some restoration work, new scores, and read more