Film History

Movies were so popular at the time, that by 1914, the film industry was regarded as the fourth largest industry in the world.

Media Salles reports that by the end of 2010, an estimate of 29% of ALL screens in Europe were using digital projectors.

@KinoLorber I just saw (again) your beautiful Blu-ray of "Battleship Potemkin" (1925). How did you manage the "18 fps" issue?

@silent_london I read your Culture Critic interview. Thanks for pointing out the book "The New Confessions". It's on my Wish List now. :)

#British censors banned "Human Cetipede 2". Did you know that #Sweden was the 1st country in the world to create a State Censor Office?

@HistoryChannel says that the highest amount of money paid for a movie poster has been $690,000. The movie: "Metropolis" (1927).

Have you noticed darker 2D films in theaters? COMPLAIN. http://twurl.nl/20s2ow

TCM Movie Morlocks Celebrate Cannes with MUBI http://bit.ly/l8aAjF

#Cannes back in 1946. http://bit.ly/jHXoz7

The Guardian picks ten Cannes films sure to be talked about: http://bit.ly/mx4VH6

Enthusiastic about #Cannes? Here's a recommended read. http://amzn.to/mPVfxN

During the Production Code Administration period in #Hollywood (1934-1968), even married movie couples could not sleep in the same bed.

Q: Which movie holds the record for Product Placement Sponsorship? A: Apparently #JameBond 23. http://wp.me/pguxy-tvk

Do you want to watch what it's considered the oldest remaining werewolf movie? http://bit.ly/iFs0Uo

Around 1919, about 98,5% of all the copies of films produced in #Denmark were destined for foreign consumption. That was an export culture.

RT @notesObscurity #TheKing's Speech now available on Blu-ray and DVD. How convenient!

By 1910, scandinavian films were looking more and more for inspiration in literature and theatre. Adaptations gained ground. #Film

Between 1896-1909 danish screens were MOSTLY dominated by films of the Royal Family or other notable characters in their daily activities.

Wenders's "Pina" and Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" http://bit.ly/jGgksc

Up until 1911, ALMOST all french films consisted of one reel. That year was crucial for the gradual acceptance of the feature film in France