As one might guess from my username, I am a big fan of the movies. The combination of artistry, psychological intelligence, business acumen, hard work and a deep sense of culture that goes into making a great film is intoxicating for me. It is truly something magical.
A couple of years or so ago, I made the decision to go on a kind of cinematic journey. I decided that I would follow the history of film more or less chronologically, starting with the Georges Méliès at the turn of the 20th century, then making my way through time until I eventually reach the present day. I promised myself I would only watch movies from the year I had reached or earlier. I have, so far, held that promise. I haven't watched a modern film since 2018.
I am currently in the year 1942, 39 years from the year 1903, where my journey started.
I have watched a ton of movies since then, discovered many actors and directors. Due to the nature of this undertaking, I find myself following works and releases as if they were "new", despite the fact that the people who's work I am seeing are now mostly, well, deceased.
This brings me to the reason why I'm starting this thread. You see, it's all becoming a bit overwhelming without some kind of outlet to externalize all this. I'm hoping this can be exactly that - a place to jot down notes and opinions on the movies I'm watching and have watched, or discuss the films and filmmakers of the time with anyone who might be interested. I realize this is quite the niche topic, and it is likely very few will even care (if any). Still, if this little thread ends up entertaining even one silent reader, then I'd be more than happy.
Please feel free to post your own favorites (as long as they're close to the time period I'm currently exploring), recommendations or questions about anything. Cheers, and thanks for stopping by!
A couple of years or so ago, I made the decision to go on a kind of cinematic journey. I decided that I would follow the history of film more or less chronologically, starting with the Georges Méliès at the turn of the 20th century, then making my way through time until I eventually reach the present day. I promised myself I would only watch movies from the year I had reached or earlier. I have, so far, held that promise. I haven't watched a modern film since 2018.
I am currently in the year 1942, 39 years from the year 1903, where my journey started.
I have watched a ton of movies since then, discovered many actors and directors. Due to the nature of this undertaking, I find myself following works and releases as if they were "new", despite the fact that the people who's work I am seeing are now mostly, well, deceased.
This brings me to the reason why I'm starting this thread. You see, it's all becoming a bit overwhelming without some kind of outlet to externalize all this. I'm hoping this can be exactly that - a place to jot down notes and opinions on the movies I'm watching and have watched, or discuss the films and filmmakers of the time with anyone who might be interested. I realize this is quite the niche topic, and it is likely very few will even care (if any). Still, if this little thread ends up entertaining even one silent reader, then I'd be more than happy.
Please feel free to post your own favorites (as long as they're close to the time period I'm currently exploring), recommendations or questions about anything. Cheers, and thanks for stopping by!
