Wings (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Review)

“Wings” is a magnificent Blu-ray release. For silent fans who have wanted a reason to upgrade to Blu-ray, “Wings” can be added to that list for another reason why to upgrade. A fantastic Blu-ray release that cinema and silent film fans will want to have in their collection! It is a must-own! Read More …

The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Hilarious, fun and entertaining from beginning to end!  “The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom” is a delightful Soviet silent romantic comedy worth watching! Images courtesy of © 2007 La Cinematheque da Touloouse.  All rights reserved. DVD TITLE: The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom (Papirosnitsa ot Mosselproma) DATE Read More …

Laugh with Max Linder (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

He was the highest paid talent in the world in 1912, he was also the superstar melting women’s hearts around the world.  Before there was Charlie Chaplin’s “Tramp”, there was Max Linder and his character “Max”.  “Laugh with Max Linder” is a fantastic DVD to Read More …

Our Hospitality (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Another fantastic Buster Keaton on Blu-ray release from KINO! “Our Hospitality” showcases Buster Keaton’s creativity, upping the ante earlier in his career in dangerous and risky stuntwork and a story loosely-based on the Hatfield-McCoy feud.  A film full of gags and action, definitely a Buster Read More …

The Patsy (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Wonderfully delightful and highly entertaining!  The biggest hit of Marion Davies career that continues to entertain generations over 80-years later!  Highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 1928, 2004 Turner Entertainment Co. Package Design © 2009 Turner Entertainment Co. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All rights Read More …

Before Hollywood There Was Fort Lee, N.J.: Early Movie Making in New Jersey (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Fort Lee, New Jersey was once the motion picture capital of the United States.  Before Hollywood, many silent stars had careers born from Fort Lee and this 1964 documentary showcases the heyday of the studios shooting silent films in the area during that era.  But Read More …

Laurel & Hardy: A Chump at Oxford and Related Shorts v.1 (as part of the Laurel & Hardy: The Collection) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A wonderful inclusion to the awesome 21-volume “Laurel & Hardy: The Collection” DVD Boxset, “Laurel & Hardy: A Chump at Oxford” features the much longer and much better European 62-minute version of their 1940 film. Volume 1 also includes one silent short and one talkie Read More …