The release of the 8th movie in the “Mission Impossible” series: “The Final Reckoning” is a cause for celebration. Not… Read more Impossible Clowns: Tom Cruise’s Comic Connections
Tag: Charlie Chaplin
Chaplin vs Keaton?
The heavyweight battle of the cinematic ages, between two titans of comedy. This rather tiresome debate has been raging for… Read more Chaplin vs Keaton?
A Very Fine Exhibition of Clog-Wallopping or How Charlie Chaplin Found His Feet
“The boys roamed the streets for diversion, Syd wearing a pair of shoes as “holey as Gruyere cheese” and a… Read more A Very Fine Exhibition of Clog-Wallopping or How Charlie Chaplin Found His Feet
Silent Comedy: Where Do I Start?
At both my recent talks I’ve been approached by curious audience members in their 20s and 30s coming up to… Read more Silent Comedy: Where Do I Start?
The Noisy Silent Cinema
Silent cinema was never actually silent. You’ll probably know from your parents or grandparents that a large organ might rise… Read more The Noisy Silent Cinema
