The Artist (2011)

The Artist review

What was the last time you saw a silent movie? The answer will probably that most people won’t have seen one in a while, either because they feel like it’s not worth checking out or simply “because it’s in black and white” or “has no sound”. I never understood those reasons as I regularly check out older movies (Jeanne D’Arc being a memorable one for example) which are watching just as much as newer ones. Will the Oscar buzz surrounding The Artist change people’s mind about not watching something like this? I hope it does as this was one I really enjoyed. Continue reading

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

Joan of Arc’s story is an amazing one. She was a peasant girl who was sent on a relief mission when OrlĂ©ans was under siege. She went against the cautious attitude of local war council and led several succesfull attacks to conquer new territory from the English. She managed to do this for a while but was captured. Although she tried to escape several times (one time jumping from a height of 21 metres (70 foot)) she didn’t succeed to do so. On 9 January 1431, when she was 19, her trial began and this is the focus of this silent film. Continue reading