Eight Must-See Silent Films
In honor of the 60th anniversary of Singin’ in the Rain, which pokes fun at Hollywood’s transition from silent films to “talkies,” we’re highlighting eight silent films that matter—must-sees for any serious movie buff. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTen Criterion Collection Movies to Watch on Hulu Plus
The Criterion Collection is known for distributing some of the world's greatest films in the highest quality with special features that enrich the appreciation of cinema... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayCriterion Announces November Inductees
Criterion Collection once again aids in satisfying our cultural appetite by plucking out worthy titles of our viewing pleasure with inclusion of The Night of the Hunter, Modern Times and Antichrist.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsForgotten 1914 Charlie Chaplin Film Appearance Unearthed
A long-forgotten Charlie Chaplin film appearance from almost a century ago has been uncovered at an antiques sale in Michigan.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFilm Friday: Slice Garlic with Razor Blades
Over the decades, Hollywood has sharply curtailed smoking in movies. And although they may not have had a huge effect, debates about the supposed dangers of sex and violence in film pop up from time to time, usually with the goal of protecting children from unsavory influences. The unstated part of that argument is that we adults are largely immune from the allure of vices on the big screen. Especially critics. Especially politicians. Especially parents.... read more
Found in: ColumnsBon Iver's Justin Vernon Works on Charlie Chaplin Film Score
Nevermind Kid Rock and Lil Wayne. Come the first month of 2010, the collaboration du jour will be Charlie Chaplin and indie rock. More specifically, Chaplin's timeless work matched with a pair of recent headline grabbers: Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Collections of Colonies of Bees' Chris Rosenau. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsClassic Paste: The Best of Issues 11-15 (Aug. 2004 - May 2005)
(JUST A FEW MORE REASONS TO HELP SAVE PASTE)In less than two weeks, I'll celebrate my 6th anniversary at this magazine. When I started as Paste's second-ever intern on June 1, 2003, we were still a tiny operation. Only five of us were in the office full-time: publisher Nick Purdy, editor Josh Jackson, assistant editor Jason Killingsworth, myself (who would go on to become associate editor) and my intern cohort, Steven Bevilaqua. Other important folks—like senior/film editor and future Paste president Tim Porter, design director José Reyes, and future associate publisher Joe Kirk—were working part-time, since Paste couldn't yet support a full staff. Back then, we... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAmerican Slapstick
There is no form of humor more elemental than slapstick. A purely visual style... read more
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