1920s
Welcome to A Century in Cinema, the monthly column where I’ll be discussing films from…
Known as Universal’s “Super Jewel” of 1923, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” was a smash hit, catapulting Lon Chaney to full-star status.
Diehard Western fans will find The Covered Wagon worth their time, but for the casual film fan there may be more enjoyable films to check out.
For fans of epic films, particularly the 1956 remake of this one, the 1923 version is worth a watch.
Safety Last!, Harold Lloyd’s most famous picture, manages to have impressive effects while also delivering delightful comedy throughout.
A Woman of Paris is a romantic drama that is equal parts engaging and tragic, with performances that are as impactful today as they were a century ago.
While not as gory or jumpy as a modern horror movie, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari is definitely a horror movie.
One of Buster Keaton’s earliest features, Our Hospitality, stands on its own as a masterful comedy while also paving the way for his films to come.
Madame Beudet is widely considered to be one of the earliest feminist films and it’s a film that needs to be highlighted more.
In 1922, Robert J. Flaherty’s Nanook of the North, the first feature-length “documentary” came out to be a box-office success.
For film history buffs, silent film aficionados, or those who like a lavish period piece with equal parts drama and action, add this film to your watchlist.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, from Robert Wiene, is a film held close to the hearts of film historians, German expressionists, and horror fans alike.
In celebration of Pride, Kino Lorber has released three early landmarks of queer cinema for streaming via its Kino Marquee initiative.
F.W. Murnau’s undeniable classic Nosferatu is a chilling, unsettling experience and a true case of mise en scène artistry.
From Murnau’s inventive visual storytelling to Jannings’ wonderful performance, The Last Laugh is the perfect film to begin one’s journey into the world of Weimar cinema.
