tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post5592859321301127523..comments2024-03-28T06:05:29.945-07:00Comments on Forgotten Classics of Yesteryear: Editor's Note: Good News and Bad NewsNathanael Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01667245328396233986noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-68179868162882927952010-09-03T09:42:21.935-07:002010-09-03T09:42:21.935-07:00Why thank you very much. I'll add a link to y...Why thank you very much. I'll add a link to your blog on my site. <br /><br />I'm always on the lookout for more movies that I can write on. If you know any films that you feel are under-appreciated, please let me know! I'll be more than happy to give you the credit for the discovery in the article.<br /><br />And Roger Ebert is the man.<br /><br />We can all agree on that.<br /><br />These entries are actually modeled after his Great Movies reviews.<br /><br />Please feel free to leave more comments telling me what you think about my entries. <br /><br />Peace!Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-39652806141974582422010-09-03T09:12:07.312-07:002010-09-03T09:12:07.312-07:00Greetings, Nathanael. Since you were nice enough t...Greetings, Nathanael. Since you were nice enough to introduce yourself on my site, it should be only polite that I do the same.<br /><br />Your name looked familiar upon first glance. And then your list of links confirmed my hunch. You must have located me through the comments section of Roger Ebert's blog. Our mutual respect for the man can count as another thing we have in common.<br /><br />As of now, I have only read your introductory post. Such a great concept you've got going. I'm always on the lookout for new movie material to view and I'm looking forward to learning about what you value in a film and why certain ones deserve more recognition. Acting bold and taking a stand for what you love is an admirable thing.<br /><br />I've also noticed that you have lived in Japan for a while. The country has always been somewhat fascinating to me and I look forward to reading those stories too.<br /><br />All the best to you, Nathanael. Keep up the great work!Ian Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02617512627906067345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-51449729527693284202010-09-01T15:05:29.058-07:002010-09-01T15:05:29.058-07:00That's all I hope to do! Thanks!That's all I hope to do! Thanks!Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-1885967313192735572010-09-01T15:00:27.518-07:002010-09-01T15:00:27.518-07:00That's neat to know! The host of "Phantom...That's neat to know! The host of "Phantom Carriage" on You Tube had a pretty good soundtrack added, but it looped over and over and over again so much that it became a major distraction. So we turned off the volume.<br /><br />I'll certainly add my humble opinion to your review. Thanks again for the website and educating folks, like me, who otherwise would have never heard of these films!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-7533191663794366372010-09-01T08:17:35.434-07:002010-09-01T08:17:35.434-07:00Well, Japan is kind of an anomaly. They had "...Well, Japan is kind of an anomaly. They had "Benshi" as I explained in my "A Page of Madness" review. They served to narrate what was going on in the film.<br /><br />But usually, in the West movies were played with musical accompaniments. Usually, they were just somebody playing a pipe organ or a piano. I'm not sure how it worked in Scandinavia, though. I'm GUESSING from what I've seen in Swedish films like "Everlasting Moments" that they had musical accompaniments as well. <br /><br />Sometimes it's fun to watch silent films without any sounds. There are times when only the echos in your head can match the images on the screen. But there are other times when soundtracks enhance silent films. <br /><br />One time, I saw the old documentary on witches entitled "Haxan" on youtube. The guy who put it up synced the entire film with Black Sabbath albums. It actually worked really, REALLY well. <br /><br />There are even bands and orchestras that focus solely on accompanying silent film. <br /><br />I hope that you like the rest of "The Phantom Carriage." After you watch "Angels with Dirty Faces" I hope you will leave another comment!Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-48502310013465360842010-09-01T07:46:32.397-07:002010-09-01T07:46:32.397-07:00Well so far, we've only gotten halfway through...Well so far, we've only gotten halfway through. My husband and I watched it together and talked about it. I'm hoping that we'll finish it tonight.<br /><br />With silent movies, did they play music in the theater, like what you described in "A Page of Madness"? Or was it truly silent? So far, I've really enjoyed the story and looking at all the scenery in the movie itself. It's amazing to me to look at their clothes, the lamps, the pictures on the walls, etc.<br /><br />I'm hoping that we can watch "Angels with Dirty Faces" next.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-86483817948844327222010-08-30T14:57:57.425-07:002010-08-30T14:57:57.425-07:00Texas?
No kidding? I may live in Pennsylvania no...Texas?<br /><br />No kidding? I may live in Pennsylvania now, but I'm a Texan. I grew up right outside of Dallas!<br /><br />Well, anyway, I'm glad that you like the blog. I hope that you leave more comments in the future! It really helps to know that people are actually reading what I'm writing.<br /><br />So, what did you think of "The Phantom Carriage?" And how many of my articles have you read? If you liked "The Phantom Carriage," I would highly recommend that you read my review for "The Unknown." It's another classic silent horror film.Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-26165706194071611602010-08-30T12:39:48.074-07:002010-08-30T12:39:48.074-07:00Hello Mr. Hood!
I attend a community college here...Hello Mr. Hood!<br /><br />I attend a community college here in Texas. I don't have any suggestions, I enjoy what you're able to find! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-76515804137754945142010-08-30T12:24:10.841-07:002010-08-30T12:24:10.841-07:00I can't express how glad I am to hear that! I...I can't express how glad I am to hear that! If you have any suggestions for films that you think are unknown classics, please let me know!<br /><br />What college do you go to?Nathanael Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959797971471060052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3856798792320939017.post-75141749859059026142010-08-30T11:04:01.180-07:002010-08-30T11:04:01.180-07:00I just recently found your blog and find it very i...I just recently found your blog and find it very interesting! I'm not artistic and often asked "Why can't a blue sky just mean it's a blue sky??!!" in my own college classes. When I read your reviews though, it does make sense that certain things can mean something different. <br /><br />I'm glad you post about these movies, especially the older ones. I just finished watching "The Phantom Carriage" on YouTube and am anxiously awaiting the release of "The Red Chapel".<br /><br />Keep up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com