The Restless Mary Pickford
16 March 2024 | 1:05 pm

Actress Mary Pickford, wildly famous during the silent era, developed a pattern early in her career. The pattern first became evident at the Biograph studio in 1909, when a 17-year-old Pickford worked with director D.W. Griffith, pushing the boundaries and conventions of film. Even though Pickford was fast gaining fame and recognition at Biograph – and the pay to go … Continue reading 

Buster Keaton: Organic Chaos
3 March 2024 | 5:00 pm

Civilization is a funny thing. When citizens cooperate and follow the Rules, society has a turbulence-free sheen. Even when a nation is embroiled in a foreign war, its society can, more or less, function as expected when norms are Adhered To. Yet, it’s surprising how quickly societies Fall Apart when people act contrary to the rules. One could argue history … Continue reading 

So Bad it’s Good: Earth vs. The Spider (1958)
22 February 2024 | 1:30 pm

The misleading thing about the title of Earth vs. The Spider (1958) is this: A giant spider does not attack the entire planet. It attacks one American town. Naturally, it’s a relief to discover one spider can’t tackle the whole planet – at least, not as far as we know – but you also have to admit it’s a little … Continue reading 


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