It was very difficult to get a clear screencap of Sherlock Jr., which makes sense as it's a movie so full of motion. It doesn't rely on like...perfectly composed shots (though there are quite a few!) for its charm, it all comes from Buster Keaton being REALLY AWESOME. It's so funny and clever and charming and is a movie that is so much about the love of movies, with him dreaming and actually jumping into the movie screen and kind of living out his dream of being a great detective. And then taking cues from the moviescreen once he wakes up and is with his girl! It's delightful.
Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1920s. Show all posts
14 December 2008
Sherlock Jr. (1924)
It was very difficult to get a clear screencap of Sherlock Jr., which makes sense as it's a movie so full of motion. It doesn't rely on like...perfectly composed shots (though there are quite a few!) for its charm, it all comes from Buster Keaton being REALLY AWESOME. It's so funny and clever and charming and is a movie that is so much about the love of movies, with him dreaming and actually jumping into the movie screen and kind of living out his dream of being a great detective. And then taking cues from the moviescreen once he wakes up and is with his girl! It's delightful.
13 December 2008
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)
I so badly want someone at Knox to design a set based on this film.
I also read that the sets were made of paper. So cool.
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