The Saxophone King In the glittering world of early 20th-century popular music, few figures shone as brightly as Rudy Wiedoeft, the man who brought the saxophone from the […]
The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)
Fritz Lang’s “The Testament of Dr. Mabuse” (1933) picks up where its predecessor left off, diving back into the twisted world of the criminal mastermind Dr. Mabuse. Last […]
Graflex 22
The Graflex 22 camera stands as a testament to mid-20th century photographic innovation, carving out a unique place in the history of image-making. This medium format marvel, introduced […]
Cesare Sodero
Cesare Sodero and Sodero’s Band Cesare Sodero, a name that resonates with the golden age of early 20th-century music, was a remarkable conductor and composer who left an […]
Edison Records
I. The Origins of Edison Records Thomas Edison, known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” was a prolific inventor whose innovations profoundly shaped the modern world. Among his […]
Dr. Mabuse the Gambler
A Silent Masterpiece of Crime and Control Fritz Lang’s “Dr. Mabuse the Gambler” (1922) stands as a towering achievement in the annals of silent cinema. This German expressionist […]
The Minolta X-370
Though not exactly as “nostalgic” or “vintage” as many cameras in this series, the Minolta X-370, released in the early 1980s, still embodies the essence of a time […]
Aladdin Records
Aladdin Records Founded in 1945 by brothers Eddie and Leo Mesner in Los Angeles, Aladdin Records became a cornerstone of the American music scene, renowned for its groundbreaking […]
Rex Records
Established in the 1930s, Rex Records became synonymous with a diverse array of musical styles, capturing the essence of an era marked by rapid technological advancements and dynamic […]
Greed (1924)
Welcome to this week’s Vintage Movie Review on Blind Skeleton! Today, we delve into the depths of human nature with Erich von Stroheim’s 1924 silent film, “Greed.” Based […]