The 5 Best Films of Every Year Ever features experts and enthusiasts and, well, their favorite films of every year ever. Host Tristan Ettleman sits down with a ...
George Willeman has been the Nitrate Film Vault Leader at the Library of Congress for 41 years. Having been in love with movies as far back as he can remember, George is still constantly amazed at the discoveries found within the Library’s nitrate film collection, and his picks reflect the enthusiasm and intrigue that occur at least weekly in his role.At a young age, George got hooked on 8mm releases from the renowned Blackhawk Films company. He brought this lifelong passion to his degree in film production and began his time at the Library with a part-time job as an inspector of nitrate film cans.Visit the5bestfilmsofeveryyearever.com/list to submit your own top five for 1904!Films and resources mentioned:Gage d’amour (1904) - Alice Guy-BlachéThe Great Train Robbery (1904) - Siegmund LubinThe Terrible Turkish Executioner (1904) - Georges MélièsThe Impossible Voyage (1904) - Georges MélièsDog Factory (1904) - Edwin S. PorterThe Great Train Robbery (1903) - Edwin S. PorterSaving Brinton (2017) - Tommy Haines and Andrew SherburneThe Heart of Lincoln (1922) - Francis FordThe Heart of Lincoln (1915) - Francis FordWhen Lincoln Paid (1913) - Francis FordA Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges MélièsThe Eclipse, or the Courtship of the Sun and the Moon (1907) - Georges MélièsThe Conquest of the Pole (1912) - Georges MélièsMon Oncle (1958) - Jacques TatiThe Patriot (1928) - Ernst LubitschWonder Dogs
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1904 E2 - Steve Massa
Film historian Steve Massa is a particular expert on silent film comedy. His five choices for 1904 certainly reflect that interest, as they feature premises and gags that can still rouse surprise, chuckles, and laughs today.Steve is the author of Lames Brains and Lunatics: The Good, the Bad, and the Forgotten of Silent Comedy and its sequel as well as many other books. He also co-hosts Silent Comedy Watch Party with Ben Model, has curated comedy film programs for institutions and festivals, and has provided essays and commentary tracks for DVDs and Blu-rays.Visit the5bestfilmsofeveryyearever.com/list to submit your own top five for 1904!Films and resources mentioned:Burglars at Work (1904) - Gaston VelleAs Seen on the Curtain (1904) - A.E. WeedHow a French Nobleman Got a Wife through the New York Herald Personal Column (1904) - Edwin S. PorterDog Factory (1904) - Edwin S. PorterThe Impossible Voyage (1904) - Georges MélièsThe Great Train Robbery (1903) - Steve MassaA Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges MélièsA Trip to Jupiter (1909) - Segundo de ChomónPull the Curtain Down, Susie (1904) - A.E. WeedA False Beauty (1914) - Ford SterlingShoulder Arms (1918) - Charlie ChaplinThe Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) - Lotte ReinigerPersonal (1904) - Wallace McCutcheonThe Policemen’s Little Run (1907) - Ferdinand ZeccaSeven Chances (1925) - Buster KeatonThe Mechanical Butcher (1895) - Louis LumièreThe Sausage Machine (1897) - unknownFun in a Butcher Shop (1907) - Edwin S. PorterHam and the Sausage Factory (1915) - Marshall NeilanThe Man with the Rubber Head (1901) - Georges MélièsJoan of Arc (1900) - Georges MélièsRobinson Crusoe (1902) - Georges MélièsThe Eclipse, or the Courtship of the Sun and Moon (1907) - Georges MélièsThe Conquest of the Pole (1912) - Georges MélièsHugo (2011) - Martin ScorseseThe One-Man Band (1900) - Georges MélièsBluebeard (1901) - Georges MélièsBroadway (1929) - Paul FejosLonesome (1928) - Paul FejosThe Last Performance (1929) - Paul FejosThe Kid Brother (1927) - Ted Wilde and J.A. HoweKing of Jazz (1930) - John Murray AndersonThe Kingdom of the Fairies (1903) - Georges MélièsWhat Demoralized the Barber Shop (1898) - William HeiseLames Brains and Lunatics: The Good, the Bad, and the Forgotten of Silent Comedy - Steve Massa
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1904 E1 - The Story of Narrative Continues
While 1904 doesn't have an iconic film like the past two seasons have each featured, that doesn't mean it doesn't have its share of worthwhile films and intriguing aspects of film history to explore. From the eve of the nickelodeon boom to expanding narrative ambitions, this season will explore both returning and new threads of the cinematic discourse of the early cinema period, from its time to now.Visit the5bestfilmsofeveryyearever.com/list to submit your own picks for 1904!Films mentioned:A Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges MélièsThe Great Train Robbery (1903) - Edwin S. Porter
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1903 E7 - Editing and Otherwise
While one particular film was explored in-depth this season, every guest (whether they selected The Great Train Robbery or not) explored lesser known or at least lesser appreciated arenas of cinema in 1903. The myth busting, amateur spotlighting, and spectacle showcasing elements of this season's conversations make the case for the expansion of the art form in this calendar year, which may indeed deserve its special attention.Visit the5bestfilmsofeveryyearever.com/list to view the full list of films submitted for 1903 (and beyond)!Films mentioned:The Enchanted Well (1903) - Georges MélièsAlice in Wonderland (1903) - Cecil HepworthThe Great Train Robbery (1903) - Edwin S. PorterThe Infernal Cauldron (1903) - Georges MélièsThe Kingdom of the Fairies (1903) - Georges MélièsWhat Happened in the Tunnel (1903) - Edwin S. PorterThe Execution (1903) - Peter ElfeltMary Jane’s Mishap (1903) - George Albert SmithA Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges Méliès
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1903 E6 - Colin Williamson
Colin Williamson, Assistant Professor in Cinema Studies at University of Oregon, has wide-ranging interests, including animation, special effects, and media archaeology. With these angles and more in mind, he brings a unique perspective and some myth busting to his standout films of 1903.Colin is the author of Hidden in Plain Sight: An Archaeology of Magic and the Cinema and the forthcoming Drawn to Nature: American Animation in the Age of Science. He is also currently Associate Editor at Animation: An Interdisciplinary Journal.Films and resources mentioned:Electrocuting an Elephant (1903) - Edwin S. PorterThe Cheese Mites (1903) - F. Martin DuncanThe Kingdom of the Fairies (1903) - Georges MélièsMary Jane’s Mishap (1903) - George Albert SmithThe Great Train Robbery (1903) - Edwin S. PorterExecution of Czolgosz with Panorama of Auburn Prison (1901) - Edwin S. PorterThe Unclean World (1903) - Cecil HepworthA Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges MélièsBlade Runner (1982) - Ridley ScottUnder the Seas (1907) - Georges MélièsHugo (2011) - Martin ScorseseCitizen Kane (1941) - Orson WellesUncle Tom’s Cabin (1903) - Edwin S. PorterWhat Happened in the Tunnel (1903) - Edwin S. PorterLife of an American Fireman (1903) - Edwin S. PorterArrival of a Train at La Ciotat (1896) - Louis Lumière
The 5 Best Films of Every Year Ever features experts and enthusiasts and, well, their favorite films of every year ever. Host Tristan Ettleman sits down with a new guest every week to dive into the history and beauty of some of the best movies to ever come out of the cinematic medium.
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