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Home > Posts tagged "classic film"
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    Spotlight on Madeline Brandeis (1897-1937) #EarlyWomenFilmmakers

    To every child of every land, Little Sister, Little Brother, As in this book your lives unfold, May you learn to love each other. These are the words of Madeline Brandeis, recognized in 1929 by the League of Nations [...]
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    5.7.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Today’s Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers: Ally Acker on Alice Guy Blaché

    Flicker Alley presents the third installment of our blog series "Today's Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers," in which talented directors of today champion the groundbreaking women who paved the way. Follow the campaign with hashtag #EarlyWomenFilmmakers. Here is Ally Acker, filmmaker and [...]
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    9.6.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Today’s Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers: Julia and Clara Kuperberg

    Flicker Alley presents the second installment of our blog series "Today's Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers," in which talented directors of today champion the groundbreaking women who paved the way. Follow the campaign with hashtag #EarlyWomenFilmmakers. Here are Julia and [...]
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    8.6.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Today’s Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers: Catherine Stratton on Alice Guy Blaché

    Flicker Alley is proud to announce our blog series "Today's Women Filmmakers on Early Women Filmmakers," in which talented directors of today champion the groundbreaking women who paved the way. Follow the campaign with hashtag #EarlyWomenFilmmakers. First up is director Catherine Stratton [...]
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    7.6.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Bob Birchard’s 1971 Interview with Irvin Willat, Director of BEHIND THE DOOR

    Bob Birchard (1950-2016). Photo by Roger Karnbad. Flicker Alley would like to honor the memory of film historian and friend, Robert S. "Bob" Birchard, who passed away a little over a year ago on May 30, 2016. In his [...]
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    6.6.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Dulac and Deren: Avant-garde Early Women Filmmakers

    Flicker Alley is proud to present this guest essay by Dr. Sabina Stent on avant-garde directors Germaine Dulac and Maya Deren. La Cigarette and La Souriante Mme. Beudet by Dulac and Meshes of the Afternoon by Deren are featured are Early Women [...]
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    12.5.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Fun Facts about Early Women Filmmakers and a Blu-ray/DVD Giveaway!

    Did you know that more women worked in the film industry during its first two decades than at any time since? Or that a woman created some of the first narrative films ever made? Or that in 1916, the [...]
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    8.5.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Behind the Door, Inside the Library of Congress: An Interview with Mike Mashon

    By Sarah Bastin Mike Mashon Flicker Alley fans know that many of our releases are made possible through film elements stored at the Library of Congress. Our latest release, Behind the Door (1919), is no exception. The new restoration [...]
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    21.4.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    The History Behind BEHIND THE DOOR (1919)

    Today, we celebrate the release of Behind the Door (1919), now available on Blu-ray/DVD. Flicker Alley is proud to present this essay by Marc Wanamaker, in which he discusses the history of Behind the Door and his personal experience meeting its director Irvin [...]
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    4.4.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Resisting Romance in Dorothy Arzner’s “Dance, Girl, Dance” (1940)

    Dorothy Arzner Today, March 26, 2017, is the 90th anniversary of Dorothy Arzner's credited directorial debut, Fashions for Women (1927). Arzner was the only woman director employed in Hollywood's studio system during the 1930s and '40s, and to this day she remains the [...]
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    26.3.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Win Behind the Door (1919) on Blu-ray/DVD from Flicker Alley #Giveaway

    Flicker Alley and a group of amazing sites for fans of silent and classic film are proud to bring you this giveaway for Behind the Door (1919) on Dual-Format Edition Blu-ray/DVD. Giveaway Hosted By: Flicker Alley Co-Hosted By: Nitrateville [...]
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    22.3.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    In Search of Hobart Bosworth

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Robert M. Fells on the life and career of Hobart Bosworth, star of Behind the Door (1919), available to pre‑order now on Blu‑ray/DVD for release on April 4, 2017. […]

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    10.3.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    A Glimpse Inside: CHILDREN OF DIVORCE Production Materials

    Enjoy these production materials from Children of Divorce (1927), a revealing look into the original shooting schedule, cast salaries (Clara Bow, Gary Cooper, Esther Ralston, Einar Hanson, Hedda Hopper), wardrobe costs, and more. You can see by the end […]

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    30.1.2017
    by Flicker Alley
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    Exclusive Interview: Catharine Deely, Granddaughter of CHILDREN OF DIVORCE author Owen Johnson

    By Sarah Bastin Catharine Burton Deely is the granddaughter of American writer Owen Johnson (1878-1952), who penned the 1927 novel Children of Divorce and worked on the manuscript for its film adaptation. Deely spent twenty years in Los Angeles as an executive […]

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    19.12.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    A Passion for Fashion in CHILDREN OF DIVORCE (1927)

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Karie Bible. Karie Bible is the in-house tour guide at Hollywood Forever Cemetery and has been there since 2002. She also co-wrote the books “Location Filming in Los Angeles” […]

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    2.12.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    The Jazz Age Tragedy of CHILDREN OF DIVORCE (1927)

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Nora Fiore. As “The Nitrate Diva,” Nora Fiore celebrates classic cinema on her blog, Twitter, and Tumblr. Note: This essay contains spoilers about the plot of Children of Divorce. […]

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    18.11.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    The “Million Dollar Baby” in CHILDREN OF DIVORCE: An Interview with Louise Paziak on her Mother, Child Star Mary Louise Miller

    By Sarah Bastin Mary Louise Miller (1924–2003) had a brief but indelible career as a child star during the silent film era. Her film career began when she was just six months old and ended at the age of […]

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    14.11.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    An Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood in CHILDREN OF DIVORCE (1927)

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Beth Ann Gallagher. Film fanatic Beth Ann Gallagher lives on a California island, where she writes her blog Spellbound by Movies. Being a retro buff, her blog celebrates silent […]

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    8.11.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Yep, Nope, and “It”: Gary Cooper and Clara Bow

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Jeff Lundenberger. A graduate of Thomas Edison State University, Jeff Lundenberger is an ardent classic film fan who is a regular contributor to blogs, printed publications, and classic film […]

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    4.11.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Lon Chaney Gives an Interview—for Once

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Robert M. Fells. Robert M. “Bob” Fells is an independent film historian and author. An attorney and trade association executive in the Washington, D.C. area, Bob has been collecting […]

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    21.10.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
    Cinerama Inc.’s Dave Strohmaier on Cinerama’s Russian Adventure and The Best of Cinerama

    By Sarah Bastin Today, September 30, 2016, is the 64th anniversary of the debut of Cinerama, when This Is Cinerama premiered in theaters in 1952. In honor of this anniversary, Flicker Alley presents the following interview!   Film historian […]

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    30.9.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Chaplin’s Greatest Rival?

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Robert M. Fells. Robert M. “Bob” Fells is an independent film historian and author. An attorney and trade association executive in the Washington, D.C. area, Bob has been collecting […]

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    7.9.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Santa Monica! Win Tickets to Henri-Georges Clouzot Double Feature Screening!

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    24.6.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
    Blackhawk Films® Collection’s David Shepard on MOD Blu-rays Five American Experimental Films of the 1950s and The Ghost That Never Returns (1930)

    By Sarah Bastin Film historian and preservationist David Shepard is the founder of Film Preservation Associates, the owner of Blackhawk Films® Collection and the producer of many Flicker Alley titles, including Masterworks of American Avant-garde Experimental Film 1920-1970, Chaplin’s […]

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    13.6.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Los Angeles! Win Tickets to Douglas Fairbanks’ WILD AND WOOLLY Saturday, May 21 at the Egyptian!

    Our Los Angeles fans have the chance to see Wild and Woolly (1917), featured on Douglas Fairbanks: A Modern Musketeer, on screen this Saturday! Enter below!         [contesthopper contest=”4897″] For more giveaways, exclusive essays, film preservation […]

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    18.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    The Unapologetic Women of TOO LATE FOR TEARS (1949) and WOMAN ON THE RUN (1950)

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Kendahl Cruver of A Classic Movie Blog, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Too Late for Tears (1949) and Woman on the Run (1950) are […]

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    11.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    TOO LATE FOR TEARS: Lizabeth Scott Triumphs in an Underrated Noir Classic

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by John Grant/Noirish, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Too Late for Tears (1949) is available NOW on Blu-ray/DVD! Order today! John Grant is an award-winning […]

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    10.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    TOO LATE FOR TEARS, but Never Too Late for Censorship: A Look into the Film’s Production Code Administration File

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Kim Luperi of I See a Dark Theater, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Too Late for Tears (1949) is available on Blu-ray/DVD tomorrow, May […]

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    9.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:
    Treasure Hunting: Lobster Films’ Serge Bromberg on “Amazing Film Discoveries”

    By Sarah Bastin Last week, Flicker Alley sat down with Serge Bromberg, film preservationist and founder of Paris-based Lobster Films, before his presentation at the TCM Classic Film Festival on Friday, April 29, entitled “Amazing Film Discoveries.” Bromberg is […]

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    4.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Win Tickets to the 90th Anniversary Pickford/Fairbanks Double-Feature May 14 in Los Angeles!

    [contesthopper contest=”4691″] For more giveaways, exclusive essays, film preservation news and special discounts, sign up for the Flicker Alley Newsletter.

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    4.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Spotlight on Dennis O’Keefe

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Film Noir of the Week, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Woman on the Run (1950) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! Pre-order today! It’s […]

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    3.5.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    The Lasting Legacy of Roy Huggins

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Vince Keenan, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Too Late for Tears (1949) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! Pre-order today! Vince Keenan is the […]

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    29.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Ann Sheridan’s Film Noir Marriage

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Silver Screenings, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Woman on the Run (1950) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! Pre-order today! We just discovered a […]

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    27.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Femme vs. Homme in TOO LATE FOR TEARS

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Elyce Rae Helford, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Too Late for Tears (1949) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! Pre-order today! Elyce Rae Helford, […]

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    20.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    A Closer Look at Ann Sheridan and Lizabeth Scott

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by EverythingNoir.com, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Ann Sheridan stars in Woman on the Run (1950) and Lizabeth Scott stars in Too Late for Tears […]

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    18.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Punishing Mrs. J: Gender in WOMAN ON THE RUN

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by BNoirDetour, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Woman on the Run (1950) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! Pre-order today! Note: This essay contains spoilers […]

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    13.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Win Tickets to the April 24 TOO LATE FOR TEARS Screening in Hollywood!

    [contesthopper contest=”4516″] Remember to pre-order Too Late for Tears and Woman on the Run and save 25% off MSRP while the sale lasts! For more exclusive essays, film preservation news, and special discounts, sign up for the Flicker Alley […]

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    12.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    The Life and Times of Arthur Kennedy

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry of Shadows and Satin, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Actor Arthur Kennedy stars in Too Late for Tears (1949), available on […]

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    11.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    An Uncommon Woman in WOMAN ON THE RUN (1950)

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Andy Wolverton of JOURNEYS IN DARKNESS AND LIGHT, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Woman on the Run (1950) is available on Blu-ray/DVD May 10! […]

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    4.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Flicker Alley Presents TOO LATE FOR TEARS at American Cinematheque on April 24!

    Come be a part of Flicker Alley’s first-ever Blu-ray/DVD release party screening! Flicker Alley and the Film Noir Foundation are proud to present Too Late for Tears at NOIR CITY: HOLLYWOOD, the 18th Annual Los Angeles Festival of Film Noir! The screening […]

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    1.4.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    A Birthday Tribute to Dennis O’Keefe

    Flicker Alley is proud to present the following essay by Laura Grieve of Laura’s Miscellaneous Musings, written for Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Actor Dennis O’Keefe stars in Woman on the Run (1950), available on Blu-ray/DVD […]

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    29.3.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Detectives and Dames:
    A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon!

    In order to celebrate our upcoming Blu-ray/DVD releases of Too Late for Tears (1949) and Woman on the Run (1950), Flicker Alley is hosting Detectives and Dames: A Flicker Alley Noir Blog-a-Thon! Every week until the films’ release on May 10, […]

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    29.3.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    Announcing New Bonus Feature for WOMAN ON THE RUN

    Flicker Alley is proud to announce a new bonus feature to our upcoming Blu-ray/DVD Combo Edition of Woman on the Run: “Woman on the Run Locations Then and Now.” CitySleuth of ReelSF.com leads a virtual tour around San Francisco, […]

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    22.3.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    How L’Inhumaine Marked the Beginning of the End for the First Avant-Garde Impressionists

    French filmmaker Marcel L'Herbier's groundbreaking contributions to cinema helped to define the country's "first" avant-garde or "Impressionist" movement, which began to take shape in 1917. While his futuristic fairy tale L'Inhumaine (1924) is lauded as an Impressionist masterpiece, in a way the [...]
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    22.1.2016
    by Flicker Alley
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    “A Lifetime of Study, of Poetry, Music, Painting, Film and Vision Went into Any and All of Stan’s Work” | Interview with Marilyn Brakhage

    Stan Brakhage had a voracious appetite for visionary experience in all forms. Not only did Brakhage pursue a radical approach to filmmaking between 1953 and 2003, he also lectured widely and wrote on the history of cinema, art, literature and aesthetics, […]

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    18.12.2015
    by Flicker Alley
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