The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on May 31, 2014

Russian Rhapsody is a strange–and very funny–cartoon. First, as a historical document, it's a Hollywood cartoon mocking Hitler (before the end of the war and the extent of his atrocities became clear). In Rhapsody, he's an obnoxious windbag and there are a bunch of good jokes   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on January 9, 2012

According to my amazing Silent Film Calendar, today is Vilma Banky’s 114th birthday. At first I thought, “Happy birthday Vilma Banky!” Then I thought, “Wait a minute… who’s Vilma Banky.” A quick google, and duh, she’s Yasmin in The Son of the Sheik.   read more

Pretty Clever Films Posted by Pretty Clever Film Gal on January 9, 2012

According to my amazing Silent Film Calendar, today is Vilma Banky’s 114th birthday. At first I thought, “Happy birthday Vilma Banky!” Then I thought, “Wait a minute… who’s Vilma Banky.” A quick google, and duh, she’s Yasmin in The Son of the Sheik.   read more