Film History

Improving Film IQs one tweet at a time.

[Film History @FilmHistory]

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

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

[Film History @FilmHistory]

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

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

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

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

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

[Classic Film Read @ClassicFilmRead]

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

[Film History @FilmHistory]

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

[Roger Ebert @ebertchicago]

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

[Film History @FilmHistory]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[MUBI @mubi]

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

[Film History @FilmHistory]

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