The Silent Film Wiki and its schedule are undergoing some renovation. In fact at the moment I am working on 3 sites, 2 of which are honor projects and long overdue. On one of those I will move the silent film schedule. There will be a new variation of the silent film wiki soon, since I am sick of Wikia (and its evil inspiration: Wikipedia).
However since I'll be spending the next few weeks getting these sites going you'll might miss some great events if I don't post them now. First up the Silent Movie Theatre has finally given in and will show Chaplin in "The Kid" on June 21st at the ungodly hour of 1pm (which means not only can I not sleep till noon but I might have to put up with screaming brats as well...it may be my idea of hell but Chaplin is my lord and savior so it balances out). Capping off what has been 5 out of 6 months of comedy they will be showing a month full of silent shorts. This week was Laurel and Hardy, next week is a really neat event with that guy from Police Academy doing sound effects for accompaniment. Then Sennett shorts and finally Our Gang shorts. I must confess I'm a little underwhelmed, because shorts are very hit or miss for me. But I like the idea...and I'm sure it'll be a sell out every night!
Every now and then I get an email from the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum and Theater in Niles, CA (up by San Fransisco) teasing me about the great programming they have going on. For 30 or so years they've been putting on Charlie Chaplin Days every June...an all out Charlie fest complete with the town being taken over by Charlie impersonators! The event takes place June 6th and June 7th so you better get there! They even have a lookalike contest! Click here for more information. THIS is the type of event I want to see more of...yes there will definitely be Sheiks and Tango-ers at Rudy Fest!
And finally even though its in July it is worth noting that The San Fransisco Silent Film Festival will be taking place July 10th-July 12th. Click here for more information. They have a wonderful lineup, and truly they are an inspiration to silent film screenings everywhere. Reason enough to go this year: The Wind (Lillian Gish), Bardelys the Magnificent (King Vidor and John Gilbert), Wild Rose (A Chinese silent), and Eritokon (need I say more?)
On a non silent note The Magic of Tony Curtis will be held at the Million Dollar Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles June 13th. The man himself will be in attendance I hear. They'll be showing "Some like it Hot" with Marilyn Monroe, who I adore. It has a flapper theme (well I haven't seen it in years so I'm going off what I'm told) and rumor has it there will be authentic flappers and 20s boys roaming around. Sounds like lots of fun! Click here for more information.
2 comments:
thanks for the heads up about The Kid at the Silent Movie Theatre as well as tipping me off about The San Francisco Silent Film Fest! I am truly hoping that I can take the plunge and just GO. (only a 45 minute flight from LA, after all ...)
I wish I could make it up to the San Francisco Silent Film Fest. Sigh. I'll unfortunetly have to wait until next year to get back up there.
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