Sherlock Jr. and Three Ages (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Another fantastic Buster Keaton on Blu-ray release from KINO!  “Sherlock Jr.” and “Three Ages” are Keaton’s earlier feature films that showcase his physical comedy, amazing creativity and imagination with his use of special effects (that were ahead of its time) in his films.  If you Read More …

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Buster Keaton at his most daring!  Featuring death-defying scenes that literally will surprise you.  “Steamboat Bill, Jr.” is another wonderful Keaton silent film on Blu-ray courtesy of Kino and is highly recommended! Images courtesy of © 2010 Kino International Corp. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Steamboat Read More …

Electric Edwardians: The Films of Mitchell & Kenyon (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Absolutely fantastic!  Dr. Vanessa Toulmin and the BFI have done a wonderful job in presenting Mitchell & Kenyon’s Edwardian era films (from 190o-1906) on this DVD release but also for the restoration of these films.  Just a magnificent release that is easily deserving of five Read More …

Long Pants (as part of “Harry Langdon…the forgotten clown”) (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A fun, dark and crazy comedy collaboration between filmmaker Frank Capra and Harry Langdon!  “Long Pants” is one of the three films included in “Harry Langdon…the forgotten clown”.  All three films are considered as Langdon’s best and this DVD is recommended! Images courtesy of © Read More …

A Fool There Was (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“A Fool There Was” is a film that showcased one of America’s earliest and popular sex symbol Theda Bara, a film which would feature the first female “vampire” and a successful film that gave William Fox the opportunity to create the Fox Film Corporation.  If Read More …

My Best Girl – The Milestone Collection (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

A wonderful romantic comedy and a fitting final silent film by “America’s Sweetheart” Mary Pickford!  Definitely recommended! Images courtesy of © 1999 Mary Pickford Foundation. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: My Best Girl – The Milestone Collection DURATION: 79 minutes DVD INFORMATION: B&W & Color Tint, Read More …

Captured on Film – The True Story of Marion Davies – The Milestone Collection (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

Marion Davies was the first screwball comedienne and a wonderful talent from 1917-1937 despite the ugly urban legend that people believed because of the film “Citizen Kane” and her relationship to William Randolph Hearst.  “Captured on Film – The True Story of Marion Davies” gives Read More …