It is estimated that 75% of silent film is lost forever — the victim of time, neglect, decomposition, and the occasional studio vault fire. Consequently,
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Fans of silent film in general and Georges Méliès in particular should be thrilled with today’s announcement from Flicker Alley. If you are interested in the
Allow me to extend a hearty handclasp of appreciation to Kino Lorber! Today they confirmed the release date and provided specs for their upcoming Blu-ray
The treasures of our rich film heritage are quickly turning to dust. Fifty percent of the films made before 1950 are lost forever, and resources
Happy Black Friday (and Thanksgiving) week, fellow film fanatics. Here are a few notable titles that are hitting stores on Tuesday — just in time
For the release week of 10/31/17: Garv’s Pick of the Week: The Voice of the Moon [Blu-ray + DVD / Arrow Academy]: Federico Fellini’s final
For the release week of 10/17/17: Garv’s Pick of the Week:Ernie Kovacs: Take A Good Look: The Definitive Collection [DVD / Shout Factory]: The fact
Today, silent-centric video label Undercrank Productions announced that they will debut five rare silent films on DVD on October 17th. Three titles starring Lon
Rejoice, silent cinephiles! Kino Lorber is providing a bonanza of German silent classics in the month of November with F.W. Murnau’s The Last Laugh and
In 1927, The Jazz Singer took the nation by storm with a new cinema novelty — sound. Looking back, it’s a shame that sound hit
What a wonderful time to be a silent film fan! It seems like there is an announcement every other day of a painstaking restoration of
While William Randolph Hearst always wanted to promote his mistress/live-in companion, Marion Davies, as an virtuous, innocent beauty, Marion bristled against playing the delicate flower.
