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IndieWire
2 weeks ago
Film

'No Longer a Matter of Film Versus Digital': What Film Preservation Means Today

The world premiere of a pristine restoration of 'The Searchers' at the TCM Classic Film Festival highlighted the importance of preserving classic films on celluloid for a transcendent cinematic experience. [ more ]
IndieWire
2 weeks ago
Film

Oscar Micheaux Is the Black Trailblazing Filmmaker You Need to Know - Film Forum Is Here to Show You Why

The Film Forum in New York aims to highlight the groundbreaking works of Oscar Micheaux, a trailblazing American filmmaker. [ more ]
https://www.rogerebert.com/
3 weeks ago
Film

San Francisco Silent Film Festival Highlights Unearthed Treasures of Film History | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Archivists and scholars share insights on early filmmakers and unique films at a festival. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Film

The 10 Best Doppelganger Films, from 'Dead Ringers' to 'Vertigo'

Doppelganger concept is both fascinating and unsettling, often used in cinema to terrify and provoke while showcasing actors' talent in dual roles. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Film

After 101 years and a $20 find at a car boot sale Clara Bow's lost film premieres

Clara Bow, iconic flapper of the silent film era, is making a comeback through the rediscovery of a lost silent comedy film. [ more ]
IndieWire
3 months ago
Film

Boutique Blu-ray Labels Keep Physical Media Alive - and Preserve Film History in the Process

Physical media is not dead, with independent labels continuing to release quality titles on DVD and Blu-ray.
Passionate cinephiles are responsible for the flourishing boutique DVD and Blu-ray market. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

Natalie Portman's fictional 'Black Swan' home lists for $1.7M in the NYC building where Joan Rivers grew up

Unique opportunity to own a piece of film history with Natalie Portman's 'Black Swan' home listing for $1.7M. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Godzilla's best team-ups before Godzilla x Kong

Godzilla's history of teaming up spans 70 years in various films showcasing forced pairings and fantastical brotherhoods.
In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, monsters become friends of humanity to fight other kaiju, celebrating the tradition of monster alliances. [ more ]
Creative Bloq
2 months ago
Graphic design

The evolution of King Kong: over 90 years of design changes

King Kong's character design has evolved over 90 years, from the original 1933 film to CGI in recent movies.
The original King Kong movie set a bar for monster movies with its mix of adventure, terror, and groundbreaking special effects. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Film

Two beloved Christmas classics just joined the National Film Registry

The National Film Registry adds 25 movies each year to preserve American film heritage.
The 2020 selections include holiday classics like The Nightmare Before Christmas and Home Alone. [ more ]
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