D.W. Griffith movies at the American Cinematheque (photo: D.W. Griffith circa 1915) A series of D.W. Griffith movies made at Biograph at the dawn of both the 20th century and the art of moviemaking will be screened at the American Cinematheque next weekend. "Retroformat Presents: D.W. Griffith at Biograph, Part 3 - 1909 – 1910" will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Steven Spielberg auditorium of The Egyptian Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard. The evening will be hosted by Tom Barnes; musical accompaniment will be provided by Cliff Retallick. Among the D.W. Griffith films to be presented by Retroformat are the following: Lines of White on a Sullen Sea The Gibson Goddess The Mountaineer’s Honor Through the Breakers A Corner in Wheat Her Terrible Ordeal The Last Deal Faithful D.W. Griffith and his stars As found in Retroformat’s press release, those early D.W. Griffith efforts feature "innovative cinematography" by frequent Griffith collaborator G.W. Bitzer,...
- 4/24/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
One hundred and one years ago this Saturday, a black man shook the world and did what many believed to be impossible.
Today, his story is available in finer comic book retailers across America.
The Original Johnson, Book 1 is Trevor Von Eeden's personal and heartfelt graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world, international celebrity, and the most controversial American of his time. This is the artistic achievement of Trevor's career, more than four years in the making and worth every moment. We are proud to be able to make this book available to you.
For those of you who have been following it online, the printed edition is actually ahead of where the online edition is, so there's additional incentive for you.
And yes, this makes an excellent gift for Christmas, Boxing Day (sorry) or the second day of Kwanzaa-- because if there...
Today, his story is available in finer comic book retailers across America.
The Original Johnson, Book 1 is Trevor Von Eeden's personal and heartfelt graphic novel biography of Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world, international celebrity, and the most controversial American of his time. This is the artistic achievement of Trevor's career, more than four years in the making and worth every moment. We are proud to be able to make this book available to you.
For those of you who have been following it online, the printed edition is actually ahead of where the online edition is, so there's additional incentive for you.
And yes, this makes an excellent gift for Christmas, Boxing Day (sorry) or the second day of Kwanzaa-- because if there...
- 12/23/2009
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
Los Angeles Filmforum will present "D.W. Griffith in California," on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 pm. at the Echo Park Film Center. At the screening, film scholar Tom Gunning will discuss D. W. Griffith and his early Californian films. Six of those Griffith productions will be screened: Man’s Genesis (1912, 17 min); The New Dress (1911, 17 min.); The Massacre (1914, 20 min); The Unchanging Sea (below right, 1910, 14 min.); The Sands of Dee (1912, 17 min); and The Female of the Species (1912, 17 min). All in 16mm, with live musical accompaniment by Cliff Retallick. Among the early stars featured in those shorts are Blanche Sweet, Mae Marsh, Robert Harron, Arthur Johnson, Wilfred Lucas, and, [...]...
- 11/11/2009
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
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