I want to use this space to document a chronological going through of what I want to see on CC, it will eventually be continued in comments to this post.
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Directed by Lois Weber and Phillips Smalley • 1916 • United States Starring Anna Pavlova, Rupert Julian, Laura Oakley
Two trailblazing women artists—filmmaker Lois Weber and Russian ballet superstar Anna Pavlova—joined forces to create this long-unseen landmark of silent cinema, the first blockbuster ever directed by a woman. Adapted from an opera by Daniel Auber, THE DUMB GIRL OF PORTICI tells the story of Fenella (Pavlova), a mute fisher girl living during the seventeenth-century Spanish occupation of Naples, who is seduced and abandoned by a Spanish nobleman. As a result of this betrayal and the oppression of their people, Fenella’s brother foments a revolution. The only feature-film performance that Pavlova left behind, this vital rediscovery offers modern viewers an invaluable chance to experience the energy, the expressive face, and the physical grace of one of the twentieth century’s most revered performers.
Not too long ago I was collecting physical copies of silent films, it's my favorite period of film history. This is an incredible looking film, great graceful ballet type dancing, very earthy setting, immaculate 1910's look, another from the 1910s I implore those interested to see is called Stella Maris, starring Mary Pickford, it's on YouTube, check it out!!
2. Ingmar Bergman's favorite silent film, directed by the star of his (Bergman's) Wild Strawberries
Directed by Victor Sjöström • 1921 • Sweden Starring Victor Sjöström, Hilda Borgström, Tore Svennberg
The last person to die on New Year’s Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death’s chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE (KÖRKARLEN), directed by the father of Swedish cinema, Victor Sjöström. The story, based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne’er-do-well (Sjöström himself) who is shown the error of his ways, and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. This extraordinarily rich and innovative silent classic (which inspired Ingmar Bergman to make movies) is a Dickensian ghost story and a deeply moving morality tale, as well as a showcase for groundbreaking special effects.
@Adroneandastrain the new tiny phone won't play much of anything, it's cheaper than t mobile and less abusive/exploitative at the store but not much I can do with it, including getting chat box, or movies that won't keep buffering/ rebuffering on infinitum
And after my real computer was stolen I won't buy a replacement
@OhPuhleeze I'm sorry to hear, I understand more your frustration. I don't mean to increase displeasure in anyway, just sharing like there's no tomorrow. Hope you can find an affordable piece of tech to see films on. 🫂
