More Melies, One Century On
I just can't seem to get enough of George Melies these days. In recognition of its centennial, I post perhaps my favorite of all of his films: The Eclipse - The Romance of the Moon and the Sun. Is it the first same sex romantic story ever committed to film? I'm not sure. But when the sun gets behind the moon, the expression on the face of the lunar star is, well, captivating.
Labels: France, Georges Melies, silent film stars
posted by Ladrón de Basura (a.k.a. Junk Thief) @ 11:01 AM
10 comments
10 Comments:
I enjoyed the Movie lol!
It's a bit odd but sweet, I think. Thanks for visiting, Andy.
I watched Metropolis again recently. All I could think about as I watched it is how alien it seems. Not so much when I first saw the film, but now, in 2007 (almost '8) 1927 was a long time ago. People thought differently than they now do. These films are so exotic they might as well have been made on another planet.
Very cool to see this one again.
Reya - In my book this is ten times cooler, more creative and futuristic than those stupid Star Wars movies.
I thought this was a family site?
Filthy. Filthy moon.
Gavin - Not that I look at it that closely, but I think it's the Sun that's doing the naughty stuff and the moon's just...well, receiving.
Stupid Star Wars films?! EEK! I cannot agree, but OTAY THEN!
Hey, wasn't Melies the one who also made that movie where they travel to the moon? Wasn't that the first officially recognized film ever? Man watching this now is really creepy. We take motion picture for granted. To think that they were once a novelty is pretty out there.
WAT - Sorry if I spoke to harshly about Star Wars. I just don't get them, or have never been able to stay awake through more than 10 minutes of them, but some of my best friends...However, I am on disc 4 of the Blade Runner reissue, and it's like religion to me.
Melies' Trip to the Moon was not the first film but certainly the first significant sci fi film.
then the moon and sun part, each in search of a cigarette (it was perfectly acceptable back then)and out come the dancing stars! they just don't make romantic movies like they used to.... happy anniversary melies!
I wish I were a better lip reader, but when the sun slips behind him, it seems like the moon keeps exclaiming "fabulous, fabulous." But in French! I know exactly how that moon felt.
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