This historical reprint was published in conjunction with the screening of Mare Nostrum at SFSFF 2018 Dear Myrtle, I have started to write you several times during the four months I have been here with the “Mare Nostrum” company, but something has always interrupted. Nice was a pleasant … [Read more...] about A Letter from Location
How I Filmed Nanook of the North
This historical reprint was published in conjunction with the screening of Nanook of the North at SFSFF 2016 The Walrus Hunt As luck would have it the first film to be made was the walrus hunt. From Nanook, I first heard of the “Walrus Island” which is a small island far out at sea and … [Read more...] about How I Filmed Nanook of the North
Half-an-Hour with Houdini: The Expert of Extrication
This historical piece was reprinted in conjunction with the screening of The Grim Game at A Day of Silents 2015. It originally appeared in the March 20, 1920, edition of The Picture Show, which began publication in May 1919. “Danger does not mean anything to me; I was just born without the … [Read more...] about Half-an-Hour with Houdini: The Expert of Extrication
G.W. Pabst: A Survey
This historical reprint was published in conjunction with the screening of The Love of Jeanne Ney at SFSFF 2019—excerpted from the originally published piece in the December 1927 issue of Close Up. Mr. Pabst formerly worked a long time for the theatre. Four years ago he decided that as far as … [Read more...] about G.W. Pabst: A Survey
FEKS First Person: Grigori Kozintsev Interviewed in Moscow, July 1965
This historical reprint was published in conjunction with the screening of The Overcoat (Shinel) at SFSFF 2012 We organized FEKS. I was then sixteen. Although we had absolutely no material means, we decided to mount a production. Serge, the talented circus performer, together with a few cabaret … [Read more...] about FEKS First Person: Grigori Kozintsev Interviewed in Moscow, July 1965
Alma in Wonderland
This historical reprint was published in conjunction with the screening of The First Born at SFSFF 2013 An interesting article, proving that a woman’s place is not always in the home A man glancing at a passing girl observes that she is pretty, attractive, or ugly as the case may be, but a … [Read more...] about Alma in Wonderland