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Hey All,

For anyone that's intersted in the film history, there is an excellent series now being shown in Oz. Broken down into different eras, it explores cinema on a global scale, and how the innovators have shaped it. Don't expect much of Hollywood, it's more about creativity than money and hype.



It's available on SBS on Demand, but is now up to Part 5 .....

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/14337603633/The-Story-Of-Film



The Story Of Film S1 Ep5 The Devastation of War (1939-1952)




And Part 6 ...

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/14338115893/The-Story-Of-Film



The Story of Film S1 E6 The Swollen Story (1953-1957)




And Part 7 ...

http://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/14341699826/The-Story-Of-Film



The Story of Film S1 E7 (1957-1964) The Shock of the New

Although each episode concentrates on a given time period, that particular episode will flick back and forth in time to explain what became before it, and influenced it, and how that era influenced cinema in the future. It's non lineal time wise, and I think that's it's intrigue.



cheers, niteshift

I've been reading several books on the film industry. From William Wyler to Humphrey Bogart bios. Fascinating! It's a wonder those great classics made it through the censorship obstacles. The HCAC (House committee on Un-American Activities) and their Blacklist ruined so many careers. I�ll have a look at your links later today.

Best, John

Thought you might appreciate it John.

Apparently it took over 15 yrs to put the programme together, and I can believe that, from all the editing, and how it switches.

Having watched a few episodes, I haven't come across the Blacklist part yet, but am sure it will be in there, as it was a huge upheaval to artistic folks everywhere.

I just happened to watch tonight's episode live, and there were 2 of my favourite directors, ( from Oz of course ! ) Baz Lurmann and Jane Campion, two completely different styles of cinema, yet blended within the whole dialogue of what it is to make film.

Great stuff !

cheers, niteshift

Hey Nite,

Long ago in a galaxy far, far away when I was in college I was a broadcasting major with a minor in film production. We had classes called History of Film 101 and 102. Still have the textbook. It was fascinating going back in time and seeing the first movies ever made and the stories behind them up to the present, which then was the late 70s. My two favorites were Charlie Chaplin's City Lights and Buster Keaton's The General. City Lights is still my second all time favorite movie. It's the most moving final scene in any movie at any time IMO. It was also the last silent movie made and Chaplin started out the film making fun of "talkies."

Good times and memories from back then.

Stevie

Hey Stevie,

Yep, it sure has a long history. Funny thing, all that's changed is the technology. It's still all about telling a story and making it interesting...... and moving the audience. Who'da thought ?

Much like songwriting I guess.

cheers, niteshift