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THE MIRACLE OF THE WOLVES (1924) cost an absolute fortune and most of the money went into epic medieval warfare. The gore and use of handheld cameras make the combat

I get asked about the 1980 HOLLYWOOD miniseries quite a bit so here's the final breakdown:The way it presents silent films (respectfully, beautifully scored, nice prints) is beyond reproach and

People have asked for movies that showcase the innovations of the early to mid-1910s but aren't you-know-what.Easy. SUSPENSE. 1912. Lois Weber. Boom. Done. Feature?THE WISHING RING. 1914. Maurice Tourneur. (Cinematography

ONWARD was very much the canary in the coalmine.https://variety.com/2020/film/box-office/wonder-woman-1984-mulan-movie-theaters-reopen-july-1234583328/ Lucas and Spielberg did warn this could happen. Not the exact circumstances, of course, but the da

There's this widespread notion that silent films were black and white. They absolutely were not! The vast majority had some color, often applied using ingenious methods.Like CYRANO DE BERGERAC (1925),

During WWII rationing, "variety meats" (aka offal or guts) were pushed as nutritious alternative to scarcer cuts.Well, the grocery store had an ample supply earlier this week so tonight is

So, here are the basics in one easy thread!Were silent films actually silent? No, they almost always had music. Some had sound effects, vocal songs, narration and more! Silent films