The Dark Crystal: Another Film, Another Time, In the Age of Wonder

    Yep, another fantastic film by Jim Henson! It's one of those few films that's live-action but you don't actually see a human actor. Mind blown! Made in 1982, The Dark Crystal takes us to the planet of Thra. (A name not actually mentioned in the movie.) You can't really understand the place or the creatures until you actually watch it. So bear with me as we get into it. :) 

Jen and Kira

The Mystics

The Skeksis. Yes, I know they look creepy.

     Once upon a time, the land was in pretty good shape, until the Crystal cracked. Let me fill you in: The Crystal was watched over by a noble race of beings called "Urseks". (Another name not mentioned in the film..... You wish they would start naming a couple more things around here!) Anyway, they were having issues and ended up cracking the Crystal. In doing so, a shard of the Crystal was lost, and they divided into two new races: The cruel Skeksis, the gentle Mystics. Now the Skeksis ruled. That's when the prophecy was foretold, that a Gelfling would restore the Crystal and end their power. Attempting to stop this, the Skeksis sent their evil Garthim to kill all of the Gelflings. They were all killed- or so they thought. Only two Gelflings, named Jen and Kira, survived. After Jen finds the Crystal shard, they must journey to restore the Dark Crystal in order for the two to be made one again. 

Garthim

       How Jim Henson came up with this world is mind boggling. I have trouble coming up  with answers to "why" questions on a biology worksheet! But then again, your imagination is easier to work with. Especially when you have someone like Jim Henson doing it. What we love about Jim Henson is that he was one of the only people to work with puppets and he made his creatures look realistic. 

The Podlings

Nebrie

         Each creature in the world of The Dark Crystal is something you haven't seen before. Except for the Gelfling maybe- they look a little bit like elves. But the world of The Dark Crystal is the only place to find Podlings and Nebrie. All of these marvelous creatures were created by Brian Froud. Basically the only person I would pick to design new creatures for a fantasy film. But you know, sometimes the creatures are so bizarre they're just plain creepy. Like the Skeksis and the Garthim, for example. The UrSeks were a little weird too. Yet I was never scared/creeped out by them. 

A supposed Queen Kira

        A word concerning sequels: They were going to make a sequel entitled The Power Of The Dark Crystal. For some reason, it was cancelled. I would have like to see that! The plot was about a strange a girl made of fire  who, with another Gelfling, stole a shard of the crystal to save the sun. Would you have liked to see this sequel come into place?

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Can games be made into Film?

As technology progresses, board and card games became more of a thing in the past. Save for gamblers and old schoolers. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But to make, or not to make our favorite games into movies. That is the question. 

         In the past we actually have had games made into movies. Such as Clue and battleship. Were they good? I haven't seen Battleship so I can't say. But you can say in the comments! As for Clue I found it to be entertaining and pretty funny. "In your hands, you each hold a lethal weapon." Never knew when you're going to need a noose! Can anybody tell me what you're supposed to do with a lead pipe?? Because I seriously don't know. So with those out of the way, let's look at games that have an amount of potential, big or small, for film. 

         




    Why Candy Land could make a movie: For those who haven't played the game, Candy Land is basically a race to get to King Candy's castle. (Not the one from Wreck-it-Ralph) It has your typical "Move forward/back one space" and "something happened, move here" kind of thing. What I like about this game is it's colors, characters, and locations. You know like Lord Licorice and Princess Lolly. You know you love it! So could it make a decent movie? If I was the writer, this would be the story line: Twins, a boy and a girl, stumble on an abandoned candy store and are transported to Candy Land. With the help of the characters, they have to race against Lord Licorice to get to King Candy's castle before he tries to take over! Is this a good story? It is kind of typical though. What story would you come up with for this?

        Magic The Gathering: Although I don't know that much about it, I know enough to tell you why it could be made into something. MTG is a really complicated card game. At least it is for people who haven't played it. .....Like me. Now this game is so huge it couldn't really fit into a movie. If you look at the whole concept of the game, it turns into a freaking UNIVERSE! Kinda like Star Wars. P.S If I sound like I'm against this game, I'm not. Because anybody who knows me knows that I have a great love for fantasy. So if I won't call it a movie, then what? What I'm suggesting here is t.v series. There's so many characters and circumstances to come out of the game to accommodate that. I could see season after season of new creatures and battles to fought. Handy Helper: The Nerd Store at Valley Fair Mall, West Valley City, Utah is a good place to look for MTG stuff.


        A word concerning Monopoly: As much as we all love this game, I don't think it would make much of a film. Here's why: Monopoly takes us into the world of buying and selling business. Turn that into a story line for a film, and it probably won't sound too exciting. That's like making a movie about nothing but the stock market. So if there's a game I wouldn't make into a movie, it's Monopoly. 

         Do you agree with this? What other games could make it into film? Story line ideas? I would love your thoughts and don't forget to request a non-rated R Halloween movie for me to write about in October! Be sure to like, comment, share, and follow to always come back for more enchanted tales of film!












         

Labyrinth: 13 hours of tomfoolery!

Yep, Labyrinth, one of our favorite movies from childhood and Jim Henson (RIP). Made in 1986, it was the final feature film to be directed by Jim Henson. All the more reason to love it! But why do we love it?

     Once upon a time, a young girl by the name of Sarah seems unhappy with her life. A baby brother and a stepmother that she apparently doesn't like. While her parents are away, she gets so annoyed with her brother that she wishes for the goblins to come and take him away. No sooner does she say it, he's disappeared. And before she knows it, Sarah is before the Goblin King (AKA Jareth) and surrounded by goblins. The Goblin King, played by none other than David Bowie, gives her 13 hours to solve the Labyrinth. With the help of some new friends, Sarah must find her brother before he becomes a goblin....forever.  

     Throughout the Labyrinth, Sarah has to put up all sorts of tomfoolery! Stuff like a wild gang, helping hands, and a bog of eternal stench. In the Labyrinth, you never what you're going to come up against. That's one thing people like. The suspense and uncertainty of  what will happen. What do you think is the hardest thing in the Labyrinth?

     You can see in the film that Sarah's world is full of fantasy. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why Jareth makes Sarah fall into a dream of a masked ball. In the dream it's like she's in a trance, and doesn't remember her quest. As Sarah dances with Jareth, she feels something is wrong, and breaks away from the dream. I think we can agree that a lot of people like the ballroom scene because of the music, costumes, and more importantly, the romantic intrigue between Sarah and Jareth. 

A word concerning all creatures of the Labyrinth: So if I'm correct, only the goblins and Sir Didymus know their way around the Labyrinth? Isn't it kinda funny how the rest of the creatures basically just wander around the place and call it home? Well, when you put it that way. But I guess that's fine if they're perfectly content doing that. 

       Labyrinth is one of my favorite Jim Henson films. One to be remembered especially when it comes to creatures. But it's hard to tell: Does Jareth love Sarah? Because he's old enough to be her father for crying out loud! What are your thoughts on that? Do you like Labyrinth? 

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If OUAT characters had a different career

       We all know how much we love ABC's Once Upon A Time. ADMIT IT! Not to mention we know what each character does for a living in our world. But what if our favorite OUAT characters had different job in our world? Let's see: 

   

Snow White: Child Counselor
Snow White, (AKA Mary Margaret Blanchard) is a teacher in Storybrooke, and appears to be good with kids. But why a child counselor? Well, Snow White has had one of the hardest childhoods on the show. Plus Snow White's kind and cheerful disposition makes her just the right person to help troubled children. 









 
Prince Charming: Child Psychologist
AKA David Nolan, also has a good way with kids like his wife. This can be supported with one particular scene. One night, Henry wakes up from a nightmare. David is the only one in the house at the time. He comforts Henry with a lit candle, saying it will take away the nightmare.  David also appears to be easy to open up with and is non-intimidating. ..............We love David. 


Mr. Gold (AKA Rumpelstiltskin): Accountant
As the #1 deal-maker in all the realms, Mr. Gold is obviously a man for business. After centuries of deals and bargains, he surely must have started keeping track of things. If the Dark One can't be good, the least he can do is be organized! 








Zelena (The Wicked Witch): Waitress
Ah, the Wicked Witch, an extremely hard woman to please. But for some reason, as long as she doesn't get jealous, Zelena can work with people. So for some weird reason, I was able picture her perfectly as a waitress. What else could you see her as?

:D Isn't he gorgeous?

 Robin Hood: Weapons Specialist
Throughout time, the legendary bandit who robs from the rich to feed the poor has seen many battles. Many of them being run-ins with the Sheriff of Nottingham. If you've seen Robin Hood, you've seen him with bows and arrows and swords. In our world, however, it's guns and fists. After that, Robin Hood is the expert on how to defend yourself in all the realms. 













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Alice In Wonderland: A story retold over, and over,....and over again!

         
       Today being the start of my birthday weekend, I decided to kick off with some of my favorite stories. And tonight's episode covers Alice In Wonderland. Published on November 16th, 1865, Lewis Carroll's ultimate classic is one of my family's favorites. We adore the movie. But when you think about it, you ask: Which movie?

        Once upon a time, a little girl named Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank. When suddenly a white rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her. We all know how curious kids get, so Alice follows it down the rabbit hole and into Wonderland. In wonderland she meets all kinds of wack-a-dos. Ranging from smoking caterpillars to armies of playing cards. Will she find her way home out of all the madness?

         Alice In Wonderland has been made into a film adaptation over, and over, .....and over again. The first one was made in 1903. Since then, it has been adapted over, and over, .....and over again. But at least that makes it so we can choose our favorite version and see which ones are the most accurate to the book. Here are my top 3: 

         Not a well known one, the 1972 film of Alice In Wonderland has good acting, REALLY good makeup, and was pretty acurate. People have had a habit of throwing songs and dances into Alice In Wonderland, and this version was no exception. It's not surprising that there are songs, because Lewis Carroll wrote poems into the book. And what better material for songs? Here's the thing though: Fiona Fullerton, who played Alice in this film, was about 16 when the film was made. Isn't that a little old? Because Alice is supposed to be somewhere between 8-12 years old. Otherwise it's an unknown, underrated, and probably the most accurate version of Alice In Wonderland. 

           Next up, Hallmark's Alice In Wonderland, starring Tina Majorino. This adaptation was a tv movie made in 1999. I like who they cast for this film, such as Gene Wilder as the Mock Turtle, and Martin Short as the Mad Hatter. But I notice a few problems here and there. I imagine the film was cheaply made, since the special effects were slightly wacky. However, I like how instead of actors in makeup, they threw puppets into the works. The puppet of the white rabbit was pretty decent. Is it true to the book? Pretty much, except for part of the story line: The film starts with Alice dreading to sing for her parent's guests. She runs off and hides, and that's when the white rabbit comes along.  In Wonderland she learns to find the confidence she needs while having the same adventures. She sings for the guests at the end, and does a pretty good job. The signaling to the start/end of her dream was kinda weird though. At the start/end of her dream, she sees a floating apple. With a lot of Alice In Wonderland films, they put parts of Through The Looking Glass in the movie. Such as the knights, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the Walrus and The Carpenter. But those parts don't interfere with the goodness of the film. From there, it's the same as the book. If you haven't seen this version, you may be able to find it somewhere on youtube. 

      And lastly, 1985's tv film of Alice In Wonderland, starring Natalie Gregory. (Who with a blonde wig looks like Carol Anne from Poltergeist.) What's different about this film is that they made two parts. One for Alice In Wonderland, and the second for Through The Looking Glass. One thing I wasn't extremely impressed with was the costumes. Unlike the 1972 version, the non-human characters still looked human. The unicorn in the Through The Looking Glass part of the film didn't really look like a unicorn. And I thought it was little weird how the black guy looked in his caterpillar costume. I AM NOT BEING RACIST HERE! But the good part about his scene was his musical number. It was catchy and fun to watch. Not to bash the makeup artists however, I'm sure they put in effort and did their best. Hopefully. It's ok that they didn't cast huge celebrities. I like Natalie Gregory's performance. Considering that she was also just the right age for Alice. So because they made two parts instead of trying to combine, and the pretty good acting, 1985's Alice In Wonderland is one of the best. 

        A word concerning Disney: Yes, I ADORE Disney's Alice In Wonderland. The 1951 and the 2010 films. But I am talking about accuracy. They both combined Alice's adventures. But it's usually based primarily on the first book. Please don't hate me for not including Disney as some of the best. Thank You!

         All in all, Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland is truly a remarkable story. Who knew you could write a best-selling book based on your hallucinations! Otherwise Alice In Wonderland is a classic bound to be retold over, and over, .....and over again!

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Stardust: A star falls, the chase begins.

Stardust

2007

PG-13

        Today we look at another one of my favorite fantasy movies. Stardust is a little more well known and based on the book by Neil Gaiman. And of course, it's yet another fantasy-romance adventure. Surprised? Well so am I!

         Once upon a time, in a town in England called Wall, a young man by the name of Tristan Thorn passes over the wall, that divides our world from the magical land of Stormhold, in order to retrieve a fallen star for the girl he loves. Once he finds where it landed, all he discovers is a stranded girl. Her name is Yvaine. As they go on the journey back to Wall, they find no star is safe in Stormhold. For a witch knows she has fallen, and is now out hunting her. Will Tristan be able to keep Yvaine out of the hands of evil?

           Yes, fantasy stories are different from one another. But I have to say Stardust is something else as well. After all, it's not that typical "prince saves the princess" kind of thing. Although something along those lines does happen in the movie. Oh yes, that sounds very magical.

           In Stardust there is a romance different from most others. If there's anything that doesn't describe Yvaine and Tristan's first meeting, it's love at first sight. On top of that, Tristan loved another girl before he found Yvaine- or so he thought. I like how we see Tristan and Yvaine's love develop throughout the film. They go through multiple dangers and have disagreements because of their differences. Different sleep hours, for example. In the end, Tristan and Yvaine give their hearts to each other. And the heart of a star is extremely valuble, you know.

         A word concerning the antagonists: Our villains are three witches, the main one being Lamia, and later a prince. The witches' one and only goal is to remain young and beautiful forever. That points to one thing: They're in denial! Hate to break to you ladies, but no one lives forever. Deal with it.  As for the prince, he is just as greedy as any other prince of Stormhold. The throne of Stormhold must pass to a male heir. (Just like in every other kingdom.) In this case it's the Hunger Games: Fantasy style. The king shall offer up his sons as tributes and be put in a battle to the death until a lone victor remains. This shall be none as: MESSED UP. 

           So as the story goes, no man can live forever. Except he who possesses the heart of a star. Would you give your heart to someone if you were a star? Stardust gives a certain perspective on the hearts and love of mankind.

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LadyHawke "Always Together, Eternally Apart"

          Funny how my last entry also had something to do with a bird. Anyway, made in 1985, LadyHawke, starring Matthew Broderick, Michelle Pfeifer, and Rutger, Hauer, is ONE OF my favorite movies of all time. It's an awesome fantasy adventure with the most heartfelt romance. If it's that great, why is it underrated? We shall see.

           Once upon a time, a young thief named Phillipe Gaston, nicknamed "The mouse" escapes from the dungeons of Aquila. After being saved from soldiers, Phillipe meets former captain of the guard Etienne Navarre, and his pet hawk. To Phillipe, Navarre is a mysterious man who seems to have taken him under his wing just to be Navarre's own servant. But Phillipe will find Navarre has more purpose than that. Navarre's hawk is no ordinary hawk. It is the love of his life, Isabeau. Long ago, the Bishop of Aquila cursed her and Navarre because she did not love him. By day, Isabeau is a beautiful hawk. By night, Navarre is a lone wolf. Together they, and a monk named Imperius, embark on journey to break the curse. 

          Although Isabeau and Navarre can't be together as human beings, their amazing love can be seen through the eyes Phillipe. "Always together, eternally apart." It's rare that such a beautiful love can be seen and felt on film. The most powerful feeling of heartbreak at that moment between sunrise and sunset when they can almost touch. Only great romance movies have that. *Round of applause*

            A noticeable thing in LadyHawke is its use of music. Naturally a move that takes place in medieval times might have classical music. Not so with LadyHawke. This film uses drama and a touch of rock music. Not heavy metal, mind you, but just a great guitar sound here and there. 

            So why is it underrated? Needless to say, LadyHawke isn't exactly a blockbuster. After all, the 1980's was the film decade for sequels, videos, and the continuation of blockbusters. Either way it would have been nice if LadyHawke had gotten a bit more love... *Sigh* 

             In a nutshell, LadyHawke is a great film. Not necessarily for kids though. I mean there's nothing bad in it, they just might get bored. Otherwise, they can see it if they want. I absolutely love LadyHawke and it's beautiful soundtrack to go with it. Not sure? Watch it for yourself!

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To Kill A Mockingbird

 

       Based on Harper Lee's novel, To Kill A Mockingbird is most likely to be one of the best films based on a book. A story with both a child's and a grownup's point of view. A very realistic fiction. Let's look at why it's loved by all who have read it.

       Once upon a time, it's 1932 in a southern town called Maycomb. Our story is centered around Scout, Jem, and their father, Atticus Finch, a lawyer. It seems Jem and Scout's life is quite normal. But when Atticus is chosen to defend Tom Robinson, it's something they'll bound to remember it for the rest of their lives.

         When you think about it, you realize that both the book and the movie were made when Civil rights were being fought for. There's no words almost, just that the film can demonstrate what black people have had to put up with for the past century or so. The intolerable racism. Anybody should be able to see the unfairness in Tom Robinson's trial. You can see the hurt Tom feels when Mayella and Bob Ewel speak of the bad things Tom did when he knows he didn't do any of it. How could the jury declare Tom guilty after Atticus' 7-minute speech?

           
          That was mostly the adults' part of the story. Regrettably, most children today can't relate to Jem and Scout very well. What with all the technologies nowadays kids don't seem to play outside or have adventures the way Jem and Scout did. After what happened to Tom Robinson, the children may have needed something good again, and it turned out to be something they had known to be mysterious and perhaps dangerous. Boo Radley. 

         
            Atticus said, "You never really know a person till you consider things from their point of view." That is something to live by. Our world is so full of judgement and dislike towards one another. People never really think about that. Hows does a Negro feel? How does someone with a mental illness feel? Is the label they have on them truly correct? The story of To Kill A Mockingbird reminds us of that, thanks to Atticus Finch and Harper Lee.

           
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Singing In The Rain! (And likely to get a cold afterwards)

        Although the 1950's was the decade of studio downfall, Hollywood came out with what I consider to be some pretty good films. Some of them being The King and I, Brigadoon, and probably the most famous, Singin' In The Rain. "Fantastic on the big screen" and "Dazzling In Perfection". Right now we're going to explore why. 

        Once upon a time, Singin' In The Rain takes place in 1927, a year in which the first talking pictures, starting with the The Jazz Singer, are born. Our main characters are Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, and Kathy Selden. They all come together to create their own "talkie". But with things like technical problems and a diva like Lina Lamont, will they be successful? 

         One thing that makes Singin' In The Rain memorable is the color and sound. Color can be said in the costumes. The costumes in this movie make you assume the 1920's were a very colorful decade. Even a casual outfit is noticeable. One costume I like is the yellow summer dress seen during the Beautiful Girl song. Although one thing I didn't like about the clothes back then was how every single girls' outfit had a pair of heels. Having to wear those kind of shoes all the time just looks uncomfortable. 

         Singin' In The Rain is arguably one of the best musicals of all time. Each song seems to have a sense of cheeriness, such as Fit as a Fiddle and Make 'em laugh. You want to dance and sing along to each one! But that's one problem. Do you think all the songs sound similar? But then again that may be because of the style of music. My favorite song from this film is You were meant for me. Nonetheless, the songs are all lively and great.

        If there's anything that goes with song, it's dance. The dances in Singin' In The Rain are fun to watch. There was obviously much rehearsal and effort put into the dance. But I can't help but think that all the dances include some kind of tap-dancing. In other words, there doesn't seem to be much variety. But in opinion, one of the most challenging and enjoyable dances is the one performed during Fit As A Fiddle. 

        It's interesting to watch Hollywood film a movie that is about the movies! There is accuracy in what film crew is like and how a studio worked during the time the film is set. The film gives you the romance, excitement, and motion. It's something to watch over and over again. All of these together, make Singin' In The Rain a jewel of the 50's.

       What's your thoughts on Singin' In The Rain? Do you have a favorite song and dance from this film? Be sure to like, share, comment, and follow to come back for more enchanted tales of Film!

 

Get Fresh Hollywood!

                                                                                       

WARNING!!! Don't get offended if you disagree.

What the picture on the left said. Thank you. :)

         If you haven't noticed, Hollywood has come out with Disney remakes, reboots, and a whole bunch of sequels. What do they have in common? They're not NEW. Sure, I want to see Hotel Transylvania 2 and The new Hunger Games, but when you're retelling stories we've already heard, it gets a little...well...annoying. That is exactly why I didn't want to see Disney's live action Cinderella. Although I did see Maleficent, I like the original story of Sleeping Beauty better. 

          Throughout film history, movies have been based off of books, Fairy tales, and true stories. But hold on a sec! I'm not saying this is a bad thing! I LOVE Alice In Wonderland and The Lord of The Rings. So don't get me wrong, all movies need some kind of inspiration. 

           Now keep in mind, I'm not saying we don't have anything new. We always a few new things out. Movies like Wreck-it-Ralph, Jupiter Ascending, and San Andreas.

           Are the sequels and remakes popular and/or demanded by the public? .......I don't know. But I do know that they get a lot of publicity. I bet we're all thinking of Star Wars when I say this. Some of our film sequels are just plain unnecessary. They did that a lot in the 90's and early 2000's to our Disney movies. Such as Pocahontas II, and Atlantis: Milo's Return. But not all of them were bad.  

            
            So basically, I think the movie makers need to cut down of adding on to stuff. Including the rumors about some new Avatar movies. So for the love of the world, cut down on the X-men and Terminators already!!! New stories are just as exciting as each new part of a story.  Another thing that bugs me about this is when classics are remade with these wacky twists, making the story entirely different. One film I can point out with this is Maleficent. Making Aurora's own father the ENEMY? Does anybody else not like that?  Although it's good to see Maleficent get her happy ending, I can't help but want Aurora's romantic ending as well.

           Do you agree with this? Why or Why not? Be sure to like, share, comment, and always come back for more enchanted tales of film!

          

            

Detective Madness: Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr.

1924

Buster Keaton Productions

NR

Director- Buster Keaton

Producer- Buster Keaton, Joseph M. Schenck 

Starring: Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire

               Ah the silent era! A time when film was still young. The popularity was growing, and the stars were getting famous. Stars like Charlie Chaplin and John Barrymore. And Buster Keaton was no exception. Which brings us to the main subject.

                Sherlock Jr. is a silent film made in 1924 starring the one and only Buster Keaton, one of the #1 comedy actors of the time. Combining theater and film, Sherlock Jr. is a memorable yet not-so memorable film at the same time. When I watched it, I actually found it to be quite entertaining. Now I now what you're going to say. What's entertaining about a boring black and white silent film? Stick with me, the story gets better!

                Once upon a time, a young movie projectionist dreams of becoming a detective. Unfortunately, he's not taken seriously. As he seeks the affections of a young girl, the Sheik, (a ladies man,) tries to get rid of him by framing him for stealing a watch. 

                The projection returns to work, and falls asleep. In his dream, he is a famous detective, Sherlock Jr. . A man's pearl's have been stolen, and the Sheik is behind it. Through a series of traps, the Sheik and his accomplice try to kill him. Amazingly, he stays unharmed. Before we know it, Sherlock Jr. is in the wildest and and funniest chase ever! From sitting on the handles of a motorcycle to driving across the backs of trucks, the dream ends with Sherlock Jr. and the girl in a sinking car/boat. 

              Just as he wakes up, the girls arrives and apologizes for the accusation. The projectionist watches the couple on the screen to see how to give affection. After taking the girl's hand, giving her a ring, and kissing her, he looks and sees the couple with twins. The film ends with him wondering how to make that happen. 

            Are black and white silent films entertaining? I say yes! Sherlock Jr. has the criteria that can please even our generation. It's a action comedy with some goofy romance that make a great film. Most people these days may just cringe at the thought of a old film from the silent era! As Kathy Selden said in Singin' in the Rain, "If you've seen one you've seen them all!" Of course that isn't true! No one can say that all black and white silent films are the same. That's like saying all color and sound movies are the same!

               For a taste of what movies were in the 1920's, check out Sherlock Jr. You won't know what you truly think until you try it! Have you seen this movie? 

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