Are dictators really that funny? Well, obviously, they are.  These are men who believe they’re gods, give themselves nicknames like Fearless Leader, award themselves medals for things they never did, and wear high heels because they’re too short to reach [...]

“What follows is History…” Introduction As a Chaplin film, it is interesting to note that within the first minute of Monsieur Verdoux the screen tells you that the film is “based on an idea by Orson Welles”. Who would have [...]

Charlie Chaplin, above anything, was controversial. He was an artist who, through his success, shook the tree and commented on American freedom (The Immigrant) using a character known as ‘Little Tramp’. Modern Times remains iconic and unforgettable as it was [...]

Last week I got some positive feedback on my Lauren Bacall post so I thought, what the hell, lets take it back a few years. That means … duh duh DUUUUH: Silent Film!!!!! If you’re doubting the legitimacy of so [...]