Lucky Star

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Yesterday I went to see a black and white silent film by Frank Borzage entitled Lucky Star (from 1929). As it's often the case, my friend suggested it and he's the expert so I happily accepted. From all the films I've ever seen, it's definitely one of my favourites. I was a bit worried since there was absolutely no sound, no music (I went to see a

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First comment? Wow, that's a first, I must say!

It must be a beautiful film, yes? I'll definitely check it out someday. The drawback is that I have been watching too many colour films, that I'd feel weird when watching black and white films. However, I must watch some of ancient films so I can get accustomed to that. ;)

I have a lot of essays to do, argh ! But hope you have a lovely lovely and stress-free weekend ! :) Much lurve. X

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I checked Amazon and the dvd exists in the US ! It's never been released in France, though :( It's really beautiful. My Mom feels the same way about black and white films ! I guess you just need to get used to it ! There's nothing like a film by Alfred Hitchcock for example !

I hope you managed to write your essays ! I had not had such a busy weekend for weeks... To many things to study ... ! Have a nice week !

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I read about Borzage and apparently he's seen as one of the best ! You should definitely check him out if you get the chance. I'm going to look for other of his films.

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This is gorgeous. Whenever I am away from them for a while, I always forget how beautiful silent films can be. Especially this shot, wow. Also, you are very right, his face is rather handsome :o)

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I so wish you could see it. I'm sure you'd love it too. It's not just the stills that are cleverly taken. The film is actually shot that way. It always find the most beautiful angle to convey the admiration/fascination/love Mary and Tim feel for each other. I remember that scene (the one from that. It warms my heart to think about that film again...
Thomas said he would lend me the couple of films by Borzage that he owns (A Farewell to arms!!) ! That's exciting. I can't wait to see more.

About Charles Farrell, it's very strange but while I was watching the film I was thinking that he reminded me of Jack Kerouac. And I know he doesn't look like him but there was something in his eyes sometimes that reminded me of Kerouac ! Anyway. I thought he was so very handsome ! I didn't expect their friendship to turn into love given how young Janet Gaynor looks !

I know you're a Chaplin fan ! Are there other silent films you would recommend ? It feels like I know nothing about silent films. I wish we could find them more easily !

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There definitely is something very Kerouacian about him, now that you mention it--I can definitely see it.

My silent films knowledge feels pretty slim too. Of Chaplin's full-length films, I would definitely recommend my two favorites, City Lights and The Gold Rush (there are two versions of The Gold Rush: the original and an edited rerelease from the 40s--the original is better). The Kid is good, too. I have seen some Buster Keaton films, but the first silent film I remember watching was Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans which I remember being loooong, but then kind of fascinating when dissected (I was taking a film course, we spent a lot of time on it). I saw both The Man with a Movie Camera (which blew my mind) and Battleship Potemkin shortly afterward. I think I have Louise Brooks' Diary of a Lost Girl on my external hard drive, waiting to be watched. I wonder if there is a silent films livejournal community, that might be a good source for things to watch.

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The Man with a Movie Camera looks so interesting ! The thing with silent films is that you can't really find them easily. That's a shame.
I'm ashamed at my little knowledge of Chaplin. But that's one (more) thing I have yet to fully explore so that's a good and exciting prospect too.

;D I'm so happy you can see it too ! :D