Hippfest 2023
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Saw some great films over the last few days that were screening as part of the Bo'ness Hippodrome's "Hippfest" silent film festival.
The Blue Bird (1918) A children's fantasy based on a stage play, with what I assume were at the time innovative filming tecniques.
The Man Who Laughs (1928), based on a Victor Hugo novel with great performances and a main character who's appearance would go on to influence other creative works including DC Comics' Joker.
Shooting Stars (1928) A drama set itself in and around the British film industry of the time, offering as well as a gripping story a glimse into the practicalies of the silent era studio systems.
I've watched silent films at home before but it's a much richer experience to see them in a theatre, especially with the live music performances which had been arranged to accompany the films.
I really like the Hippodrome as a cinema venue, and I'll certainly try to catch the festival again next year.