Anthony Slide q+a: The film historian discusses his new anthology book The Truth at Twenty-Four Frames per Second. Topics range from Lillian Gish to Betty White.
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Amazing Tales from the Archives: SFSFF spotlights unusual movie audio system, pioneering female documentarian and memorably inventive comedy fantasies.
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The San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s ‘A Night at the Cinema in 1914’ was the second best thing to a time machine. World War I and Charles Chaplin featured.
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Topics at the San Francisco Silent Film Festival’s Amazing Tales from the Archives included Fred Ott’s seminal ‘sneeze face’ and the technological Charles Chaplin.
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The Birds poster: Universal Studios horror. Universal Studios horror: Alfred Hitchcock & James Whale + ‘Tarantula’ Academy screenings As part of the year-long celebration of Universal Pictures’ centenary, the Academy …
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Martin Scorsese: British Academy (BAFTA) Fellowship Recipient is the latest male, British/American film industry talent so honored.
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Marilyn Nash and Charles Chaplin in Monsieur Verdoux. Marilyn Nash, Charles Chaplin’s young leading lady in the critical and box office disappointment Monsieur Verdoux, has died. She was either 84 …
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Jean Harlow: actress in Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movies of the 1930s. Harlow is seen here with Chester Morris in Jack Conway’s Red-Headed Woman. Jean Harlow, who died of complications from kidney disease …
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A Woman of Paris stars a fashion-conscious Edna Purviance. I must admit that I’m not a fan of Charles Chaplin’s comedies. Heresies aside, I did very much enjoy Chaplin’s dramatic …
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Alfred Hitchcock British films: The Lady Vanishes with Dame May Whitty, Margaret Lockwood, and Michael Redgrave. On Nov. 27–28, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (website) will present the …
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Claire Bloom, one of the most talented and most striking actresses of her generation, will have her “Summer Under the Stars” day on Monday, Aug. 31. Handpicked by Charles Chaplin …
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Harold Lloyd in Speedy with Ann Christy. Silent-comedy fans will be rejoicing today, Aug. 5, as Turner Classic Movies’ “Summer Under the Stars” series continues with a day dedicated to …
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Douglas Fairbanks in Wild and Woolly (top) and Don Q. Son of Zorro (bottom). Below right, the silent era superstar can be seen in The Matrimaniac. The exhibition “Douglas Fairbanks: …
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Modern Times: Charles Chaplin meets René Clair. The screening of a digitally restored 35mm print of Charles Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936) and a look at rare behind-the-scenes photographs revealing the …
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Most shocking movie moments: Charles Chaplin goes murderous in the dark comedy-drama Monsieur Verdoux, with Martha Raye. Most shocking movie moments: Martha Raye eclipses murderous Charles Chaplin in ‘Monsieur Verdoux’ In The …
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The Kid (movie 1921) review: Charles Chaplin’s homage to unconventional families mixed with social commentary, this feature remains just as touching 9 decades after its release.
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The first Hollywood actor to lampoon Hitler? A few years ago, in the San Diego Jewish Journal Lynn Rapaport discussed the first Hollywood comedian to play Adolf Hitler on film. …
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Three Colors: White (movie 1994) review: The weakest entry in the acclaimed Krzysztof Kieslowski trilogy is still far superior to most Hollywood comedies. Julie Delpy stars.
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Harold Lloyd Rare Pictures: Academy Exhibition Showcases Silent Era ‘comic genius’ in rarely seen photos in front of and behind camera.
Paulette Goddard. Paulette Goddard movies: ‘An Ideal Husband’ and ‘Paris Model’ on TCM Paulette Goddard height: Supposedly 5’4″. Paulette Goddard age: Well… Goddard would have turned 108 today. Or 103. …
Carl Reiner, John Hubley, Hope Lange, Oscar 1959 John Hubley, considered one of animation’s most innovative and influential designer-directors, will have his life and art celebrated by the Academy of …
Actor Gael García Bernal, Academy Award-winning actress Penélope Cruz, veteran director Mario Monicelli, veteran screenwriter Lorenzo Semple Jr, and Academy Award-winning filmmakers Bernardo Bertolucci and Ethan Coen are a few …
Cinecon attractions included the Charles Chaplin and Marie Dressler vehicle Tillie’s Punctured Romance, known as cinema’s first comedy feature.
‘Falling Slowly’ Oscar controversy resolved + meet Academy Awards’ Film Editors + Art Directors and Set Decorators + check out nominated shorts.