tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post5873560690387211639..comments2024-03-29T01:47:12.394-04:00Comments on BB Creations: Film Society-The Answer is.....Birgithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-32423719811973118742015-08-17T18:47:36.917-04:002015-08-17T18:47:36.917-04:00Film is ever evolving, isn't it?Film is ever evolving, isn't it?Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-83028515252871555812015-08-17T17:48:31.640-04:002015-08-17T17:48:31.640-04:00I have not seen a silent movie in ages. I don'...I have not seen a silent movie in ages. I don't know of many, but this looks like a good one. I would love to give it a try. Definitely like the silent aspect. :) Thanks for sharing and continuing to expand my knowledge of movies!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-66094424596796609082015-08-17T17:03:08.172-04:002015-08-17T17:03:08.172-04:00Wow! You can almost make a movie centred around th...Wow! You can almost make a movie centred around this film and all that took place after it came out and what happened to the stars.<br />How did that song go?<br />♫ Audio killed the Silent (film) star ♪<br />Or something like that.<br />Thanks for the review, sounds like a great film. <br />Who cares if it's silent? A good plot is a good plot, if you ask me.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-69231006152022769252015-08-17T16:46:49.336-04:002015-08-17T16:46:49.336-04:00Birgit, I love the outstanding review you give the...Birgit, I love the outstanding review you give these old films. I've never liked silent, but you made me want to see this one!<br /><br />Thank you!Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417679983279135001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-83951048671451960152015-08-17T16:29:37.049-04:002015-08-17T16:29:37.049-04:00Silent films are a treasure, I agree... Technology...Silent films are a treasure, I agree... Technology has its advantages, to be sure, but back-to-basics has a charm of integrity that can't be beat. Makes me think of that song, Video Killed the Radio Star. So sad.<br /><br />Thanks for the visit (and vote!) over at <a href="http://guilie-castillo-oriard.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Quiet Laughter </a> -- always so nice to see your name in the comments, Birgit :)<br />Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-25102475746302529212015-08-17T15:56:59.727-04:002015-08-17T15:56:59.727-04:00 Its interesting watching doors close in movies or... Its interesting watching doors close in movies or dishes clattering silently in kitchens, etc - the cringe-factor is always cut out. In space epics there should be no sound but in Star Wars fantasy there is! LOL.SpacerGuyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575342869714342370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-67195202934984173772015-08-17T02:56:39.850-04:002015-08-17T02:56:39.850-04:00I've never heard of it until I've read you...I've never heard of it until I've read your post. Sounds cool.Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-66322694838181821242015-08-17T01:19:41.674-04:002015-08-17T01:19:41.674-04:00This is an interesting recurring feature, Birgit. ...This is an interesting recurring feature, Birgit. It's been years since I've seen this movie and silent movies in general, so thanks for the write-up. I didn't realize it was such a blockbuster in its day. Great review! Debbie D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/13153118405565035071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-70101620386117886722015-08-17T01:05:20.415-04:002015-08-17T01:05:20.415-04:00It is sad since they were all hurt by sound. Yes m...It is sad since they were all hurt by sound. Yes my vacation was good and soon will be over...one more day:)Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-85163769593945942842015-08-17T01:04:34.247-04:002015-08-17T01:04:34.247-04:00Yes he was an icon and you are also right about th...Yes he was an icon and you are also right about those 2 not being the only ones. Buster Keaton, Greta Garbo, Lillian Gish, Colleen Moore...the list goes onBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-17085240396193369692015-08-17T01:03:23.857-04:002015-08-17T01:03:23.857-04:00It is quite spooky actually. Very well done. Let m...It is quite spooky actually. Very well done. Let me know what you thinkBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-63061210989692136862015-08-17T01:02:55.529-04:002015-08-17T01:02:55.529-04:00So nice to know you have seen this filmSo nice to know you have seen this filmBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-57152422235509628082015-08-17T01:02:39.882-04:002015-08-17T01:02:39.882-04:00Yes they did and all were hurt by soundYes they did and all were hurt by soundBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-11416608025308248972015-08-17T01:02:17.298-04:002015-08-17T01:02:17.298-04:00Glad you will watch it. I have the DVD with the co...Glad you will watch it. I have the DVD with the commentary. Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-85958297176560780392015-08-16T21:23:27.471-04:002015-08-16T21:23:27.471-04:00I'm not familiar with this one. And you are so...I'm not familiar with this one. And you are so right. It is sad how they all passed.<br />Hope your vacation has been a great one.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-86943292959976722412015-08-16T21:05:30.086-04:002015-08-16T21:05:30.086-04:00John Gilbert...ahhhhhh...what an old Hollywood ico...John Gilbert...ahhhhhh...what an old Hollywood icon! <br /><br />I have to see this movie; I need to catch up on the silent films that are so available now. Charlie Chaplin and Rudolph Valentino are not the only greats of the silent era!<br /><br />Thanks, Birgit!Cherdohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00264612202714933480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-29518661780600048342015-08-16T18:53:28.649-04:002015-08-16T18:53:28.649-04:00You've got me wanting to see the movie, Birgit...You've got me wanting to see the movie, Birgit. I'm especially curious about the soldiers, marching, shooting, and dropping at the sound of the beat. Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-3549139164751645182015-08-16T15:25:46.716-04:002015-08-16T15:25:46.716-04:00Something about silent movies ... so hauntingly me...Something about silent movies ... so hauntingly mesmerising. Love this movie.<br />hugs, <a href="http://sunnysummercrafts.blogspot.pt" rel="nofollow">Asha</a>Peanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623412002975349128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-34119903747204749932015-08-16T14:53:21.742-04:002015-08-16T14:53:21.742-04:00I'd never even heard of this one before, but h...I'd never even heard of this one before, but how tragic that all three stars had such tragic deaths.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-56497773672602365752015-08-16T14:38:41.055-04:002015-08-16T14:38:41.055-04:00I love old silent films, and this is one I had not...I love old silent films, and this is one I had not heard of. I'm going to have to track this down online and give it a watch. Thank God others still love them enough to upload them digitally... don't know how else I'd watch otherwise.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-64001132634047832702015-08-16T12:21:45.208-04:002015-08-16T12:21:45.208-04:00Hahahaaa-That's why I watched it in the mornin...Hahahaaa-That's why I watched it in the morning so I don't have to hear his sighs of discontent and yappinessBirgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-49924428198506146872015-08-16T07:59:12.334-04:002015-08-16T07:59:12.334-04:00Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I cou...Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I could get my husband to watch a silent film or really most films that aren't "guy films" - he'd rather watch Major League for the 10th time. Donna Sextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734847641434673076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-26933363740848420682015-08-16T07:59:09.199-04:002015-08-16T07:59:09.199-04:00Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I cou...Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I could get my husband to watch a silent film or really most films that aren't "guy films" - he'd rather watch Major League for the 10th time. Donna Sextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734847641434673076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-58712375509329840212015-08-16T07:59:00.181-04:002015-08-16T07:59:00.181-04:00Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I cou...Sounds like an amazing film. There is no way I could get my husband to watch a silent film or really most films that aren't "guy films" - he'd rather watch Major League for the 10th time. Donna Sextonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08734847641434673076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4141871469594180795.post-68309241335963819682015-08-15T23:16:11.452-04:002015-08-15T23:16:11.452-04:00I have Nosferatu also and that is scary especially...I have Nosferatu also and that is scary especially the Count. The makeup was eerie and when he rose from his coffin...that gave me chills.Birgithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439720285857050428noreply@blogger.com