"Revival Film" is a term used for seeing films the way that it was mean't to be seen on a big screen. At the forefront of this was George Figgs. George is a film historian. But he started as an American actor and projectionist. He began his career portraying characters in the early films of John Waters.
Cinevangelist is a film by Matt Barry that lets
George Figgs tell his story of his life's work in bringing revival
cinema to Baltimore and beyond. From his role in Baltimore's underground
film scene of the 1960s and his involvement with the Orson Welles Cinema in Cambridge during the early
'70s, to helping manage Baltimore’s celebrated Charles Theatre in the
'80s, owning and operating the Orpheum Cinema during the '90s, and
continuing with the " third wave" of revival cinema today.
The film runs just 25 minutes, but there is so much good information packed into this film. I have to say I really enjoyed hearing George Figgs talk about how he got his love for film as a child. How it was almost a religious experience! George shares so much amazing information, including Rocky Horror Picture show and how to hang a big silver screen. In additional to all the information, he also takes the viewer on a little tour of the Orpheum Cinema.
There is so much information you could watch this film several times and hear something you missed in the first, second or third viewings. If you want to know more about Revival Cinema this film is a perfect little course on this subject. And George Figgs is a great professor. I highly recommend this film for any cinephile.
Cinevangelist is now streaming on KinoNow.com you can rent or own this digitally. You can also Visit the Cinevanglist site for more information about this film.
Out of 4 film reels (4 being the best) Kino Now Cinevangelist receives....
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George Figgs knows his subject!
ReplyDeleteYes He Does! :)
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