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Silents Are Golden: Georges Méliès, The Magician of the Cinema

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Lea Stans

Georges Méliès, The Magician of the Cinema No appreciation for the history of cinema can be complete without getting to know one of its most influential, most visionary, and most joyfully energetic individuals: the great pioneer Georges Méliès. In fact, … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: Paving The Way For The Movies–A Nod To Victorian Film Pioneers

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Lea Stans

Paving The Way For The Movies — A Nod To Victorian Film Pioneers When you study the origins of film, it almost seems to have begun by magic. For centuries there was painting and sculpture. By the 19th century there … Continue reading →

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Silents are Golden: “But They’re So Primitive!”– Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Lea Stans

“But They’re So Primitive!” Some Common Misconceptions About Silent Films It’s a conversation that fans of silent film are all very familiar with. You tell someone you love watching silents. They laugh. Then it dawns on them that you aren’t … Continue reading →

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