Frank Bennett

Frank Bennett

  • Born: 1890-9-15
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  • Extended Reading
    • Lionel 2022-03-14 08:01:02

      Parallel narratives of ideological infiltration

      Because "The Birth of a Nation" is so influential and the film is not good at the box office, the film has long been submerged in history except for the attention of researchers, but today, it can be seen that Griffith's editing and Montage, it can be said that he is commercial, but his creativity...

    • Samson 2022-03-26 09:01:14

      "Party and Differing" | The "Brilliant Failure" Behind the Crazy Genius

      If we basically divide the development direction of film history into two major traditions, realism and expressionism, then the Lumiere brothers are the founders of realism, and Méliès is the pioneer of expressionism, but there is another kind that is between the two. Between them, that is the...

    • Aurelia 2022-03-28 09:01:13

      This is undoubtedly a work ahead of its time. In fact, even when viewed by the standards of contemporary cinema, the level of narrative complexity and the ability to integrate themes are insurmountable peaks, not to mention in the era of silent films where the plot is generally monolithic. Compared to that, gorgeous sets and elaborate props are already added bonuses. Griffith, uncharacteristically procrastinated, begins to lean towards refinement, and cloud maps that mimic this style are terrible.

    • Durward 2022-04-24 07:01:25

      Suffice it to say, the Spitfire is pretty cool. (ps, why am I watching 118 minutes, which country's version is this?)

    Intolerance quotes

    • The Mountain Girl: But touch my skirt and I'll scratch your eyes out!

    • Prince Belshazzar: [to his princess beloved] The fragrant mystery of your body is greater than the mystery of life.