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: Harold Lloyd
The Wrong Trousers: Making Laurel and Hardy’s “Liberty”
“Liberty” was released in January 1929 and was the 28th short comedy Laurel and Hardy had made together. It stands… Read more The Wrong Trousers: Making Laurel and Hardy’s “Liberty”
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
