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The Use of Sound in Fritz Lang's MIn Fritz Lang's 1931 film M, cinematic sound is put to effective but sparing use through passages of silence and at times, sparse dialog. I listened to M through headphones and it gave me not only a closer listen to the film's sound...
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The Sound of Silence: Fritz Lang's Rejection of Talking Heads in MAnalysis of Sound in Fritz Lang's M, German Expressionism, Anton Kaes, Film Theory
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Modernism in Film: Fritz Lang's MetropolisA brief overview of how modernism is used in Fritz Lang's Metropolis.
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Fritz Lang's M: Fritz Lang's First Film with DialogueThe first "talky", or movie with dialogue, done by Fritz Lang was a huge success not just for him, but also for the advancement of film in general.
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Lost Footage Restored to Fritz Lang's MetropolisThe classic silent film Metropolis has gone through many incarnations, edited and hacked to pieces over the years, until the original version was thought lost. Now all 153 minutes are back together for theater and DVD release. -
Fritz Lang's Man Hunt is Restored for DVDMan Hunt is best suited for fans of 1940s films because it may not hold the attention or interest of a modern-day audience.
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Lost Version of Fritz Lang's Metropolis Discovered: A Holy Grail for Film Lovers Found in ArgentinaBelieved to have been lost some 80 years ago, a cut of the original three and one half hour version of silent science fiction classic Metropolis has been uncovered in Buenos Aires.
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Director Fritz Lang Makes M the Most Compelling Letter in the Alphabet: A Thriller Steeped in Social Commentary that is Just as Relevant TodayThis two-disc set is a must-have for any serious film library.
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"Metropolis" the Unbeatable Movie by Fritz LangThe Sci-Fi Movie Thriller, "Metropolis'" with additional, formerly missing footage, is restored digitally and re-released!
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Fritz Kuhn: American FührerFritz Kuhn, the head of the German American Bund, dreamed of becoming the American Führer; however, his dreams were shattered by imprisonment for embezzlement, then internment during WWII. -
Metropolis SavedFritz Lang's silent classic Metropolis has leaved almost a century as a flawed masterpiece. Now, an amazing discovery in South America has brought something any fan of films will find thrilling.
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M 1951 a ReviewIn 1931 Fritz Lang directed a film starring Peter Lorre called M. The movie was about a child killer in Germany. In 1951 Joseph Losey directed an American version of the same movie. -
Metropolis Rediscovered!An original, uncut copy of Fritz Lang's "Metropolis" has been found. -
Metropolis the Archetypal Science Fiction FilmExamining the impact and influences of Fritz Lang's 1926 classic that would inspire an entire genre of film making.
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The Significance of The Big Heat to the Film Noir GenreAn analysis of the film "The Big Heat", directed by Fritz Lang, and its significance to the Film Noir genre.
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Man Versus Machine in Colson Whitehead's "The Intuitionist" and Alex Proya's Dark CityI discuss how science fiction utilizes the noir metropolis as seen the aforementioned book and film to position humanity. Starting with Fritz Lang's Metropolis and moving up to Proya's Dark City -
The Power of "M": A Look at a Classic FilmDirector Fritz Lang explored the tortured psyche of a serial killer long before Hannibal Lecter was even a thought in Thomas Harris' head.
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Siegfried Kracauer: Film, Capitalism and the Art of Mass Audience DistractionSiegfried Kracauer was one of the greatest of film theorists. His writing reveal that the true nature cinema is to distract audiences from reality and get them to embrace the prevailing ideology.
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Information on Alfred HitchcockA look at the life and works of Alfred Hitchcock.
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Brigitte Bardot in Godard's French New Wave Film ContemptBrigitte Bardot and Michel Piccoli play a young married couple in this French New Wave film of love lost and betrayed.
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Review: Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" (50th Anniversary Restoration)The 50th anniversary restoration of Jean-Luc Godard's landmark 1960 film Breathless, now playing at Film Forum through June 10, is an event for cineastes not to be missed. -
A Dozen Not-very-well-known American WesternsBrief evaluations of westerns made between 1935 and 1969. "Hombre" and "Devil's Doorway" have white actors playing Indians, "Mark of Zorro" an Anglo playing Mexican. -
Weimar Shadow of Future ThingsThe Germany and specifically Berlin of the Weimar era as a foreshadow of the contemporary West -
How Can You Keep 'em Down-on-the Farm, Even If They Haven't Seen the Ocean?Review of the excruciatingly slow, mostly domestic western movie "Hired Hand" (1971) directed by and starring Peter Fonda
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Essential CinemaDo you consider yourself a film buff? Think you've seen every movie on the market? Then take a look at this unabridged list of classic movies starting from as early as the 1890's.
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Begin Your August in Tucson, Arizona with Free & Cheap Things to DoBelow is a list of free and cheap things to do, as you begin the month of August in Tucson, Arizona. -
Weimar Shadow of Future ThingsMany cultures have made monumental contributions to the development of our great Western Judaeo-Christian civilisation, not least that of Germany... -
Take the Tears of a WomanChapter two of "Rescue of a Rock and Roll Child" -
Best Foreign Films for Essential ViewingHere's a look at some of the best foreign films of all time.
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Top Ten Science Fiction Movies of the 20's & 30'sThis was the beginning of Science Fiction movies and some were beyond belief.
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Top Five Films for WritersA selection of five films of literary quality and a brief description of their subjects, themes and what makes them stand out.
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Miley Cyrus Now Wearing GlassesMiley Cyrus has debuted a new look -- glasses. Plus, a look at history, famous figures, and glasses.
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Great German FilmsFrom the early days of silent German Expressionism to contemporary comedies and dramas, German film has a lot to offer any movie-lover. -
Top 10 Best Sci Fi MoviesScience fiction movies provide thrills for all! Check out these ten all-time best science fiction movies for a journey you won't soon forget. Plot summaries contain some spoilers.
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Top 10 Sci Fi Movies of All TimeA list of the top 10 sci fi movies of all time brought to you by a former film and media studies minor at The Johns Hopkins University.
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Hear to Stay82 years ago, films made the transition from silents to talkies, and we've been loving the sound ever since.
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The 10 Best Silent Movies Available on Home VideoWhat are the ten best silent movies available on home video? This is a list of the 10 best movies available in good condition on home video.
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Top Ten of the Most Anticipated Action Movies in 2010!What to look for in theaters for a high adrenaline dose.
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The Triumph of DecadenceChapter Two of "Rescue of a Rock and Roll Child" -
For Women's History Month: A Tribute to Actress-Turned Director Ida LupinoIda Lupino made a career as an actress and managed to begin directing during the late-1940s and early-50s when no other women were.
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