Introduction By the mid-1920s, silent films had matured into a sophisticated art form, captivating audiences worldwide with their visual storytelling, emotive performances, and masterful use of music to enhance the cinematic experience. Stars like Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, and Rudolph Valentino had become household names, and directors such as F.W….
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Three Tune Tuesday
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Women’s Suffrage
This week’s theme is Women’s Suffrage! Listen to Yulia and Boneapart as they share some early songs discussing the idea of Women’s Suffrage from before the 19th amendment.
Friday Night Movies
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A Dreadful Night (1905)
A Dreadful Night (1905) A Dreadful Night is a compact and compelling gem of early cinema, directed by the trailblazing Georges Méliès. Clocking in at just over two minutes, this silent short encapsulates the artistry and creativity that defined the nascent years of filmmaking. Méliès, known for his flair for…
The Evolution of Moving Pictures
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The Silent Era: From Nickelodeons to Epic Films (1890s–1920s)
The Silent Era – From Nickelodeons to Epic Films (1890s-1920s) The flickering images of early silent films hold a timeless charm, but their origins were anything but certain. In the late 19th century, moving pictures were little more than a curiosity, enjoyed in short snippets at fairs and scientific demonstrations….
Three Tune Tuesday
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Three Tune Tuesday – Rights
In this week’s Three Tune Tuesday, Boneapart and Yulia discuss the concept of *rights*, *human rights*, and *dignity* through playing and discussing three songs: Rights of Man The Minstrel Boy Hard Times, Come Again no More Listen on the Blind Skeleton Podcast page! Lyrics Rights of Man (James Connoly) I…