Hollywood Vs Expressionsism: The Early Days.

The last few months have seen me form a close relationship with Expressionist films. Especially the early films of the movement. Nosferatu and The Cabinet of Dr Caligari made for some ideal Halloween viewing. The silent era can often make it difficult to discern the differences in European and American cinema when the evident language … More Hollywood Vs Expressionsism: The Early Days.

A Trip to the Moon

I personally credit French magician Georges Méliès as one of the founding fathers of film. Le Voyage Dans La Lune was certainly the first film of its kind. In 1902 a film of its length was an almost unheard of achievment. While the Lumieres created early cinema going experiences, their films are short, very short. Films … More A Trip to the Moon