THE ARTIST: a farewell to the silent film era...
Did you like this movie? Why or why not?
Do think you would've liked it as much if you hadn't studied the silent film era?
Why is it important to study the silent film era?
Are you grateful, personally, to have studied silent films? Why or why not?
I loved this movie. So much that I'd like to have its babies. No but seriously this movie is amazing its certainly not the average love story its an unforgettable look back at history and how it changes, the things the characters were going through really brought them to life. And the music was excellent and was more than fitting through-out. I love the way they use sound to appear super scary to the actor. It both told an amazing tale and it was very educational.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd appreciate it that much if we didn't go in depth on the history of the silent film so I am glad to now have that knowledge that I have learned while in this class. It made me watch it in a whole new perspective even though I have never seen it before.
I am glad to learn about silent films and where they come from because I can now appreciate them a lot more. All of the hard work that went into each piece of art that these were is phenomenal. Absolutely ridiculous.
I liked this movie because it really points out how silent film actors felt when talkie's came out. Yeah I probably would have but i would not have appreciated it nearly as much. To take in how film began and how film makers got around using sound. Yes because all of them were really good movies, some better than others, but all kept me interested as soon as it got into the story.
ReplyDeleteThis movie was really good. I liked it.
ReplyDeleteI probably wouldn't have liked it as much if I hadn't studied the silent film era.
It is important to study the silent film era because silent films are part of history and history is important
I am grateful to have studied the silent films because they are a part of history and you don't always need sound to make it a good movie.
- A guy not related to Manbear
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Not the worst blog ever! A great blog, history is important! So important, and I love your thoughtful answers and gratitude for the silent era, my friend. Tis a good era. A good one indeed.
Deletethis movie is import to the silent film era and it dose good in the way it show it in history the sound was very difficult and most people don't know that so pepole should watch it ~yamigaia
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this movie. I mostly love the story how 1920's actors how they lose their careers to sound movies. Most actors in the 20's where going through that stage like Buster Keaton which it's very sad. This movie isn't really based on anyone it's a fictional character but most of things the actor was going through really did happen for other 1920 actors. I loved the scenes when there's sound showing that time is passes by. The actors where great I'm glad the main character got an Oscar for best picture. Overall I loved everything about this movie the acting, the story, and the gorgeous black and white cinematography.
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I did like this movie a lot. It is a great look into what happened in real life to most silent filmmakers when the sound films came around. It very wonderfully, and quite successfully, imitates silent films as they used to be, being closer to the silent dramas rather than the silent comedies. In addition to the historical references in this film, I liked the very dramatic scenes of increasing insanity by the main man, when he burns his films and ponders suicide. I also liked the acting of little Uggie, The Dog. It was adorable... My favorite scene was when the main guy has the gun in his mouth and then BANG! But it is a trick! The 'bang' was the crashing of the car, but it makes you think it was the gun. Favorite scene. Yeah.
ReplyDeleteI had seen this film before studying silent films. I then saw it at home on Netflix the day the class watched it since I was checked out that day and didn't get to see it at school. I did like it the first time I watched it, but I liked it this second time a whole lot better knowing of the history and style of silent films.
It is important to study the silent film era because that's what films originally were. There was no option of sound, originally, and for your average filmmaker or viewer of that time there probably wasn't even a thought of it. They weren't called silent films, they were just films. It is what films were and it is what they always would be... OR SO THEY THOUGHT.
I, personally, am VERY glad I studied silent films. I love 'em now; They're great. Wanting to become a filmmaker, I probably would have someday discovered how great they are, but I am very grateful for this class because with it, I have discovered how incredible they are right NOW, and this gives me many, many years more to watch more of them. Thank you, Will. I love silent films. I am very grateful that because of your class, I have not only been introduced to and studied silent films, but learned to love them. Now I must stop typing, therefore giving me time. Time to watch one. Time to watch a silent film. Right now.
Cameron, thank you for this, and all of your responses. I've loved every one of them. Your responses are always so thoughtful, funny, and wonderful to read.
DeleteKeep loving films, keep watching and thinking. You're a great fellow, my friend!