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Overall, you get two Tod Browning silent films and two films that feature both Priscilla Dean and Wallace Beery. Considering how hard it is to find silent Tow Browning, let alone Priscilla Dean films, this two-movie set of “Drifting” and “White Tiger” is worth having Read More …
All three films in the “Reginald Denny Collection” are entertaining, delightful and if you are a silent film fan, you will not be disappointed. The 4K restoration is fantastic, each film no doubt showcase the talents of Reginald Denny but this is probably one of Read More …
While “Hell Bent” may not be one of John Ford’s greatest films, for silent film fans, just having the experience of seeing one of his surviving silent films is such a major treat, especially for one to receive a wonderful restoration and HD release. If Read More …
Leontine Sagan’s 1931 “Machen in Uniform” is a film that show us the emancipated style of the Weimar Republic and a statement against authoritarian leadership but also an open mindset to sexuality. It’s no doubt a memorable film from the Weimar era. Images courtesy of Read More …
I’m quite grateful for Kino Classics in releasing this Weimar Era musical. “Victor and Victoria” is delightfully entertaining, the music and performances by actress Renate Muller and Hermann Thimig are wonderful and it’s a Reinhold Schunzel film definitely worth watching. Images courtesy of © 2020 Read More …
“Glorifying of American Girl” is a film which classic Hollywood cinema fans will enjoy. It’s a time capsule of yesteryear, it’s an early talkie, it’s Mary Eaton’s finest performance but it’s also a cautionary film of what happens when Hollywood execs try to meddle with Read More …
The film represents a timestamp of South London in 1980, but also a cultural document of race relations at that time and how relevant the film is in today’s society. This is one of those films that people should at least watch in their lifetime, Read More …