formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
FOR generations of filmgoers, the mere appearance of Manjeri Narayanan Nambiar (March 7, 1919-November 19, 2008) onscreen instilled mortal fear in the hearts of the audience. His ominous voice, villainous smirk and the characteristic rubbing of palms together as he … Continued
Film author and historian Anthony Slide discusses the subjects of The Silent Feminists, the story of pioneering women directors Alice Guy Blaché, Lois Weber, Margery Wilson, Dorothy Davenport, and Dorothy Arzner. Source: Early Women Directors Remembered in The Silent Feminists
The Hippodrome Silent Film Festival, organised by Falkirk Community Trust, is celebrating the success of its 12th edition with the return of live and in-person events at the Hippodrome, Scotland’s oldest purpose built cinema, in Bo’ness. Source: Hippodrome Silent Film … Continued
A tribute to Giovanni Pastronepioneer of the seventh art who was born in the town of Monferrato, in 1882: “Not many people know that Pastrone was born right here in Montechiaro – declares the mayor Paolo Luzi – so we … Continued
Before directing features and TV shows, Kogonada made a series of video essays on other master filmmakers he admires. This is a round-up of the best. Source: Kogonada’s 10 Best Video Essays About Movies | Screen Rant
TWO cinemas in Dwyfor Meirionnydd will take part in a project to improve the filmgoing experience for people with hearing loss. Film Hub Wales (FHW) and the Wales Council for Deaf People (WCDP) are working with seven Welsh cinemas, to … Continued