My Favorite Movies (2022), 30-21

You might notice as I go farther along this list there will be more and more animated movies. I tend to enjoy animation more than live-action. I think it’s the artist in me. Whatever the case, I hope you possibly find something new to watch and explore! 30. Only Yesterday (1991) Isao Takahata is notContinue reading “My Favorite Movies (2022), 30-21”

Month of Classic Movies: Day 3, The Cameraman 8/10

One of my favorite finds these last five years was BUSTER KEATON. He was truly the master of creating visual gags and reversing audiences’ preconceptions about movies and storytelling. Roger Ebert put it thus in his review. The greatest of the silent clowns is Buster Keaton, not only because of what he did, but because ofContinue reading “Month of Classic Movies: Day 3, The Cameraman 8/10”

30 Days of Silent Films: Day 1

A few years ago, I did a month of art study which I really enjoyed. Granted, it took me way more than a month to finish but I really enjoyed looking through and studying art pieces. I believe we can learn so much about people through studying art; their history, religion, philosophy, virtues and overallContinue reading “30 Days of Silent Films: Day 1”

Watch “Buster Keaton – The Art of the Gag” on YouTube

This is a really wonderful video about a wonderful film actor, stuntsman, director and film writer. This is Buster Keaton and he is one of my alltime favorite actors and people. Every film he ever did is fantastic and I wholeheartedly recommend him!  Little side note. One day I was teaching my students about silentContinue reading “Watch “Buster Keaton – The Art of the Gag” on YouTube”