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“The Half-Breed” is a fantastic silent-film Blu-ray release which includes two films directed by Alan Dwan and starring Douglas Fairbanks. But also one of America’s earlier silent films that tackled racism in America about a man born half Native American and half white. Fascinating, entertaining Read More …
Hedy Lamarr is one of a kind. A true jewel that will be forever remembered for her beauty, but hopefully more people will now remember her for her intelligence and determination and also what she had contributed to society that goes beyond what she had Read More …
Allan Dwan’s “Stage Struck” is a film that exemplifies Gloria Swanson’s comedic skills as an actress. She was the most sought-out actress in the world and whenever the camera focused on her, she knew how to captivate audiences. A delightful, lighthearted silent comedy that I Read More …
Gabe Klinger’s “Porto” is a film that gives you the pieces to put together a puzzle of “what happened to Jake and Mati?”. A film that I enjoyed for Klinger’s experimental use of Super 8 and also wonderful music to set the mood of the Read More …
For a silent film enthusiast, James Cruze’s 1923 film “The Covered Wagon” is no doubt a silent film that is captivating, action-packed. It’s an adventure, action and romance western rolled into one. Performances by J. Warren Kerrigan, Lois Wilson, Alan Hale and Ernest Torrence were Read More …
“Well-researched, well-presented, “Dawson City: Frozen Time” is a fantastic documentary from Bill Morrison and a true masterpiece! Images courtesy of © 2017 Hypnotic Pictures. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Dawson City: Frozen Time DATE OF FILM RELEASE: 2016 DURATION: 120 Minutes BLU-RAY INFORMATION: 1080p (1:33:1 Aspect Read More …
“La Chinoise” is Godard’s profound masterpiece in which the filmmaker/writer going through an exploration of ideas through characters, explore actions knowing all too well, the film may not change a thing. “La Chinoise” is recommended! Images courtesy of © 2017 KINO LORBER. All Rights Reserved. Read More …