Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, known as F. W. Murnau, was a pioneering German film director who significantly influenced the cinematic landscape during the early 20th century. His innovative approach to storytelling, visual style, and groundbreaking techniques laid the foundation for the evolution of cinema. Murnau’s work transcended cultural boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on filmmakers and audiences alike.
Born in 1888, Murnau grew up in a time when cinema was in its infancy. Despite the limitations of the medium during his era, Murnau was relentless in pushing the boundaries of what was possible in film. He was a visionary, an artist who sought to create a new language to express human emotions, thoughts, and experiences through the medium of film.
In this article, we will explore the life and career of F. W. Murnau, delving into his groundbreaking films and techniques, examining his influence on the evolution of cinema, and celebrating his lasting legacy.
Born in 1888, Murnau grew up in a time when cinema was in its infancy. Despite the limitations of the medium during his era, Murnau was relentless in pushing the boundaries of what was possible in film. He was a visionary, an artist who sought to create a new language to express human emotions, thoughts, and experiences through the medium of film.
In this article, we will explore the life and career of F. W. Murnau, delving into his groundbreaking films and techniques, examining his influence on the evolution of cinema, and celebrating his lasting legacy.
- 5/2/2023
- by Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The good news is we’ll be liveblogging all week! The bad news … it looks as though Will and Sonny will only be playing The Hardy Boys, as their suspicions about Gabi, Sami and Kate grow.
I’d much rather they turn their sleuthing skills toward more pressing matters. For instance, today, they should be investigating “The Case Of The Boy In Blue.” I need details!
Tomorrow – “The Case of The Gladiator And The Ghost!”
Will comes in and turns a chair around and plops next to The Unholy Trio. He wants to know “What’s the big secret?”
Hey, who’s that beeyotch talking to BlueBoy? Get away from him.
Kate accuses Will of taking after his mother. Sometime Kate can be so ruthless. She and Sami tell Will they’re just bugging Gabi for news about the baby. Will says “I don’t believe a word of it.
I’d much rather they turn their sleuthing skills toward more pressing matters. For instance, today, they should be investigating “The Case Of The Boy In Blue.” I need details!
Tomorrow – “The Case of The Gladiator And The Ghost!”
Will comes in and turns a chair around and plops next to The Unholy Trio. He wants to know “What’s the big secret?”
Hey, who’s that beeyotch talking to BlueBoy? Get away from him.
Kate accuses Will of taking after his mother. Sometime Kate can be so ruthless. She and Sami tell Will they’re just bugging Gabi for news about the baby. Will says “I don’t believe a word of it.
- 12/10/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Anchor Bay Entertainment is re-releasing director Charles Jarrott's 1986 dramatic sports feature "The Boy In Blue", starring Nicolas Cage and Christopher Plummer, on DVD and Blu-ray :
"...'The Boy In Blue', a turn-of-the-century drama based on a real-life story, follows 'Ned Hanlan' (Cage), a juvenile delinquent who rises to become a world-class rower.
"Seeing in Hanlan a chance to make some fast cash, 'Bill' (David Naughton), a gambler, has Hanlan trained as a sculler and begins to promote him on the racing circuit.
"Eventually, Hanlan's ability grows, and so does his fame, but success comes at a price when Hanlan falls prey to a ruthless businessman (Plummer). Through it all, Hanlan becomes a world champion..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Boy In Blue"...
"...'The Boy In Blue', a turn-of-the-century drama based on a real-life story, follows 'Ned Hanlan' (Cage), a juvenile delinquent who rises to become a world-class rower.
"Seeing in Hanlan a chance to make some fast cash, 'Bill' (David Naughton), a gambler, has Hanlan trained as a sculler and begins to promote him on the racing circuit.
"Eventually, Hanlan's ability grows, and so does his fame, but success comes at a price when Hanlan falls prey to a ruthless businessman (Plummer). Through it all, Hanlan becomes a world champion..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Boy In Blue"...
- 4/10/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
A while back we posted the video Nicolas Cage Loses His Shit, by editor Harry Hanrahan. Well Harry is back with another montage, this time showcasing the evolution of Nicolas Cage’s hair. If there’s one thing more versatile than Cage’s brand of mania, it’s Cage’s hairstyles over the years, which come complete with their own personalities. Enjoy!
Here is a list of movies used in the video:
00’08 – Valley Girl
00’14 – Rumble Fish
00’18 – Racing with the Moon
00’21 – The Cotton Club
00’23 – Birdy
00’27 – The Boy In Blue
00’31 – Peggy Sue Got Married
00’35 – Raising Arizona
00’40 – Moonstruck
00’44 – Vampire’s Kiss
00’49 – Fire Birds
00’52 – Wild at Heart
00’55 – Zandalee
00’59 – Honeymoon In Vegas
01’02 – Amos & Andrew
01’05 – Red Rock West
01’08 – Deadfall
01’13 – Guarding Tess
01’15 – It Could Happen to You
01’17 – Trapped In Paradise
01’19 – Kiss of Death
01’24 – Leaving Las Vegas
01’27 – The Rock
01’30 – Con Air
01’35 – Face/Off
01’38 – City of Angels
01’39 – Snake Eyes
01’40 – 8Mm
01’42 – Bringing Out the Dead
01’44 – Gone In Sixty Seconds
01’46 – The Family Man...
Here is a list of movies used in the video:
00’08 – Valley Girl
00’14 – Rumble Fish
00’18 – Racing with the Moon
00’21 – The Cotton Club
00’23 – Birdy
00’27 – The Boy In Blue
00’31 – Peggy Sue Got Married
00’35 – Raising Arizona
00’40 – Moonstruck
00’44 – Vampire’s Kiss
00’49 – Fire Birds
00’52 – Wild at Heart
00’55 – Zandalee
00’59 – Honeymoon In Vegas
01’02 – Amos & Andrew
01’05 – Red Rock West
01’08 – Deadfall
01’13 – Guarding Tess
01’15 – It Could Happen to You
01’17 – Trapped In Paradise
01’19 – Kiss of Death
01’24 – Leaving Las Vegas
01’27 – The Rock
01’30 – Con Air
01’35 – Face/Off
01’38 – City of Angels
01’39 – Snake Eyes
01’40 – 8Mm
01’42 – Bringing Out the Dead
01’44 – Gone In Sixty Seconds
01’46 – The Family Man...
- 2/9/2011
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
A month after unleashing Nicolas Cage Loses His Sh*t, Harry Hanrahan has returned in this spin-off of sorts to that video, The Evolution of Nicolas Cage's Hair. If there's one thing more versatile than Cage's level of crazy, it's Cage's hairstyles over the years, which come complete with their own personalities. It's like a Chia of Crazy. It will amaze and confound you.
Prepare to be follicly-hypnotized for the next two-and-a-half minutes.
Here is a list of movies used in the video:
00'08 - Valley Girl
00'14 - Rumble Fish
00'18 - Racing with the Moon
00'21 - The Cotton Club
00'23 - Birdy
00'27 - The Boy In Blue
00'31 - Peggy Sue Got Married
00'35 - Raising Arizona
00'40 - Moonstruck
00'44 - Vampire's Kiss
00'49 - Fire Birds
00'52 - Wild at Heart
00'55 - Zandalee
00'59 - Honeymoon In Vegas
01'02 - Amos & Andrew...
Prepare to be follicly-hypnotized for the next two-and-a-half minutes.
Here is a list of movies used in the video:
00'08 - Valley Girl
00'14 - Rumble Fish
00'18 - Racing with the Moon
00'21 - The Cotton Club
00'23 - Birdy
00'27 - The Boy In Blue
00'31 - Peggy Sue Got Married
00'35 - Raising Arizona
00'40 - Moonstruck
00'44 - Vampire's Kiss
00'49 - Fire Birds
00'52 - Wild at Heart
00'55 - Zandalee
00'59 - Honeymoon In Vegas
01'02 - Amos & Andrew...
- 1/18/2011
- by Dustin Rowles
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