Lots of new releases (and a few titles I just plain missed the first time) on the horizon, so let’s get down to business!
News from the Silent Movie Front: 1913 Talkies, New Blus, Hitler’s Hollywood and 1910s Filmmaking
This Swag Has “IT”
I’m at it again! More silent movie-related swag for your enjoyment and approval. This time, I tackle the important question of IT.
News from the Silent Movie Front: Women Filmmakers on the Big Screen and New Edison Talkies Release
A couple of very interesting happenings in the world of early/silent film, both of which promise a slight rewriting of film history.
Kitten Break
Hi there! As of this time yesterday, I had absolutely no thoughts of getting a kitten but here I am.
Keep Up to Date on My DVD Releases, Crowdfunding and More
Since completing my Kickstarter campaign, I have had many people pop in and ask if there would be a public release (there will be) and if I would inform them of the date.
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Whew! We now resume our regularly scheduled program already in progress
As some of you already know, I have been hard at work with my Kickstarter project, the release of the 1917 version of Kidnapped and all four short films that originally accompanied it on DVD.
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More Movies Silently Swag: Join the Bangville Police Department!
A little while ago, I launched a line of silent movie-themed goodies like T-shirts, mugs, scarves, dresses, etc. I mentioned that if these items sold well, I would try a second design.
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Bonus Post: Dog Update (He’s Doing Fine)
Several readers have inquired about Carlo. Sorry for not posting an update sooner! He’s doing much better.
“Sick as a dog? Wait a minute, you are a dog!” (Ill pets)
Many apologies for the lateness of posts this week. My older dog has been sick for the past couple of days. We thought he was over it yesterday but he relapsed today.
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Get Your Movies Silently Swag!
I’ve been a little quiet these past few days because I have been working on something that has been percolating in my brain for a bit and I finally had a design idea that tickled me pink: Movies Silently t-shirts and swag!
The Winner of the Recipe Poll and Plans for Future Entries
I asked my readers to vote for the silent movie superstar who would provide the recipe for my 100th Cooking with the Silent Stars post. You voted, I counted and here we are!
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News from the Silent Movie Front: Crowdfunding Galore and Blurays
I haven’t posted any news in quite some time and exciting things are happening in the world of silent films!
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The Winners of the Gloria Swanson Blurays
We have two winners to announce for the Gloria Swanson Bluray Giveaway sponsored by Kino Lorber! This is very exciting.
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Flu Woes
Hi, everyone. Sorry to be a party pooper but I have been struck down with a flu bug. I’m actually on the mend but I think I was a little ambitious today, so I’m taking it easy until tomorrow.
Death and Taxes
Readers, I chose the latter. I was planning to get something better for you today but I am a bit compulsive (as you might have noticed) and I started organizing my tax stuff and then it seemed like a shame to stop in the middle…
Happy Anniversary! Movies Silently in Nine Years Old!
Movies Silently has turned nine! It’s almost a tween! Aww!
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News from the Silent Movie Front: Gloria Swanson, the Old West, W.C. Fields & Lois Weber on Bluray.
Lots and lots and lots of silent movies being released soon! I’m just going to cover what’s out now and what’s coming up imminently. Hold onto your wallets!
News from the Silent Movie Front, Addendum: Lost Stan Laurel Film Found and New Crowdfunded Release
And just when I hit “publish” on my last news piece, two bits of wonderful news came my way. These are too good to wait, so I am taking the liberty of publishing an addendum.
News from the Silent Movie Front: Covered Wagon & Joan of Arc on Bluray, Plus Free Silents
2018 is starting off with a bang as a pair much-anticipated silent films are coming to HD home video at long last. Let’s jump in and see what goodies await us.
A Slight Delay Owing to Computer Woes
As you know, I like to publish reviews every Sunday and this week’s selection is the oft-requested The Student Prince in Old Heidelberg. Alas, I am having some technical difficulty with my computer that can’t be dealt with until Monday. Look for Lubitsch, Novarro and Shearer then!
My Secret, Fiendish Plans for 2018
Welcome to my hidden mountain lair, full of trapdoors and all the shark tanks OSHA would allow. (So, none, basically.) And now, Mr. Bond, before I kill you, I will reveal all my fiendish plans, which you shall be unable to stop.
Gadzooks! Work is creeping up on me!
Hello, dears, this is just a little public service announcement to let you know that things are heating up at my work and with my project to release a silent film on DVD.
Out of the Office
Hi, everybody! I’m just letting you know that I have fled the area. Well, not “fled” really. But I need those clickbait clicks, so can we pretend that I fled?
The Final Stretch! (And some more preview images)
My crowdfunding campaign to release the 1917 version of Kidnapped on DVD is entering its final stretch, just a few hours to go. To celebrate, I’m going to share a few more preview images.
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News from the Silent Movie Front: Even more crowdfunding and a book roundup
Wild happenings for the end of 2017! More crowdfunding for us to support and an interesting selection of silent film-related books being released.
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News from the Silent Movie Front: Crowdfunding, Ballet and Books
Most of the news this time around is about the site, so maybe this is false advertising. But I do really have ballet, so don’t run away!
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My First Kickstarter: Help me release a complete 1917 night at the movies on DVD!
I am so excited to share a project that I have had in the works since March. Silent movie fans probably know that crowdfunding obscure releases is a popular activity and I decided to throw my hat into the ring.
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Trying Out a New Series: Eating the Silents
I’m always trying out new things on the site and I’m happy to announce that I am trying out a new cooking series. While I have been experimenting with silent era celebrity recipes for quite some time with my Cooking with the (Silent) Stars posts, my new feature will focus on the films themselves.
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News from the Silent Movie Front: Tons of Blurays, Fritz Lang, F.W. Murnau, Cartoons and more Lon Chaney
As we come to the end of the year, we have a ton of silent film releases to enjoy. Most of these films are available on Bluray for the first time ever.
The AP Got It Wrong: Roscoe Arbuckle Needs Your Help
Here we go again. Every time there is a scandal in Hollywood, some smartypants decides that it’s time to dust off the innuendos and myths surrounding the death of Virginia Rappe. This time, the AP is the culprit and it’s up to us to let them know.
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