The 1925 Soviet film “Battleship Potemkin” by director Sergei Eisenstein is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative films in cinema history. Set during the 1905 Russian Revolution, it depicts the mutiny aboard the Battleship Potemkin and the ensuing support and brutality from the public and authorities…
Month: January 2024
Vintage Movies
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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Title: A Nightmarish Vision: Revisiting “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” In the annals of cinema history, few films have etched as indelible a mark as Robert Wiene’s “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” Released in 1920, this masterpiece not only stands as one of the earliest forays into the horror genre…
The Evolution of Recorded Music
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Highlighting the history of 78rpm music and its impact on popular culture
Recorded music, and the history of it, reaches as far back to the 19th century. The original “records” were cylinders initially made from tinfoil. Imagine that! The sound quality was horrible and they were very fragile. Before long they tinfoil was replaced by wax; wax cylinders were in use for…
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Alice Guy-Blache
Alice Guy-Blaché holds a revered position in the annals of film history, distinguished not only as one of the first female directors but also as a pioneering figure in the early development of cinema. Her career, spanning from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, was marked by…
Vintage Record Labels
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Brunswick Records
Brunswick Records, with its roots in cabinetry and craftsmanship, found its true calling in the world of music, becoming a pivotal player in the 78rpm era. This label wasn’t just a business; it was a cultural hub, a place where diverse musical genres and groundbreaking artists found a home. Jazz,…