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One reason that a lot of people seem not to like (or to think that they won’t like and therefore not even give them a chance) silent movies is because of the inter-title cards that appear during the films to dispense relevant information about the on-screen action or to relate important dialog read more

One reason that a lot of people seem not to like (or to think that they won’t like and therefore not even give them a chance) silent movies is because of the inter-title cards that appear during the films to dispense relevant information about the on-screen action or to relate important dialog read more

I’ve enjoyed watching and writing about some of Frank Sinatra’s films over the last few weeks – and would like to thank everyone who has contributed such great comments. People made a lot of interesting suggestions in response to my question about which were his greatest film songs read more

Here is where I will assemble the titles that will have an opportunity to make a list wherein I chronicle my favorite vintage titles that I first saw during the last calendar year. It is a concept introduced to me by Brian Saur that I have done since 2011. Here is the 2011 version. The 2012 version read more

A cryptoquiz is a group of related words or phrases made illegible with simple letter substitution. The twelve cryptic movie titles listed below all belong to the genre of classic film noir, but you don't need to hire a private detective to figure them out. As always, I'll post the answers in the c read more

One of my latest purchases from Edward R. Hamilton Booksellers is THE REEL CIVIL WAR by historian Bruce Chadwick. There's really not a lot of books out there that discuss Hollywood's treatment of the Civil War, so this one piqued my interest. Chadwick's main thesis is that the aftermath of the Civ read more

One of my latest purchases from Edward R. Hamilton Booksellers is THE REEL CIVIL WAR by historian Bruce Chadwick. There's really not a lot of books out there that discuss Hollywood's treatment of the Civil War, so this one piqued my interest. Chadwick's main thesis is that the aftermath of the Civ read more

A cryptoquiz is a group of related words or phrases made illegible with simple letter substitution. The twelve cryptic movie titles listed below all belong to the genre of classic film noir, but you don't need to hire a private detective to figure them out. As always, I'll post the answers in the c read more

A cryptoquiz is a group of related words or phrases made illegible with simple letter substitution. The twelve cryptic movie titles listed below all belong to the genre of classic film noir, but you don't need to hire a private detective to figure them out. As always, I'll post the answers in the c read more

Since her film debut in 1980, Catherine Mary Stewart has thrived in film, television, and on stage. She starred in three bona fide cult classics from the 1980s: Night of the Comet, The Last Starfighter, and Weekend at Bernie's. She has guest starred in television series such as White Collar, Kn read more

By Fritzi Kramer on January 26, 2014 in Blog, Silent Movie Review I don’t generally cover unfinished films but here is a major exception. Que Viva Mexico! is one of the most frustrating unrealized projects. The work of a brilliant director who was forced to abandon it for reasons both financi read more

There are two frustrating things about being a silent movie fan. Lost films are the number one vexation. That is, no known copy exists. Second place goes to the sheer number of films that are stuck in archive vaults and simply not famous enough to ever earn home media release. These “vaulties read more

The recent folk spectacle Inside Llewyn Davis is making folks’ feet a-tappin’ to the likes of Oscaar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake. Including the newest Coen brothers’ film, folk has had a presence in a variety of prominent films.   Harrowing, haunting, and fore read more

Just Announced: Turner Classic Movies to Honor Legend Jerry Lewis at 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival! The 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival will honor legendary actor, filmmaker and humanitarian Jerry Lewis with a multi-tiered celebration of his remarkable career. Highlighting the tribute, Lewis will read more

These guys might not be too happy, but The Big House was good to writer Frances Marion! Now that this year’s Oscar nominations have been announced, I am firmly and happily in the grips of my annual Oscar fever – between now and March 2nd, I will be immersing myself in all things Oscar, including read more

Another brilliant London Film Memorabilia Convention is taking place this Saturday 25th January at Central Hall, Westminster from 10am – 4pm. As usual there is an amazing array of movie memorabilia stalls selling DVD’s, film posters, autographs, horror magazines, books, vinyl and our ver read more

God’s country, where a man can get gnawed on by a bear cub if he darn well wants to! Movies are like food: Every country has its own flavor and favorite ingredients. Silent film is no exception. The Americans liked glamour, romance and stars. The Germans were famous for their moody lighting read more

A Simple Plan I didn’t initially think of a plan to propose for this year, but a rather simple solution came to mind. I think that using the existing rule about qualifying American of English-language films with regards to running time and a one-week engagement in Los Angeles (maybe for this c read more

As has been the case in years past I will here look at some of the issues plaguing the Best Foreign Language Film nomination process at the Oscars. Since this year I am touching on a large array of interrelated topics I thought it best to post my thoughts in a series. To read the introductory post o read more

Go big or go home. 1928 was the last gasp of the silent epic. The film industry was converting to sound but many larger films were already in production during the talkie revolution. Soon the realism and grit of silent epics would be replaced by the glossy sheen of the studio-bound talkies but the read more