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Buster Keaton in “The Haunted House”

posted June 17, 2011 / 3 Comments

Of the five Buster Keaton two-reelers I’ve watched this week, “The Haunted House” is certainly the most ambitious in terms of narrative. Buster is [...]
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Buster Keaton in “Neighbors”

posted June 16, 2011 / 2 Comments

Buster “Neighbors” is Romeo & Juliet set in a tenement courtyard. Buster plays The Boy, in love with The Girl (played by Virgina Fox), [...]
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Buster Keaton in “Convict 13″

posted June 14, 2011 / 3 Comments

I hesitate to say it, oh I am loathe to say it, but… I don’t love “Convict 13″. For his second Comique Film Corp. [...]
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Buster Keaton in “One Week”

posted June 13, 2011 / 4 Comments

It’s difficult to watch these early Buster Keaton films without applying hindsight. Pretty much the only lens I can view them through is the [...]
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5 Buster Keaton Shorts

posted June 13, 2011 / 2 Comments

Just because Buster Keaton week was so fun, and because these shorts are perfect for a dog-day summer afternoon, I’m bumping this post back [...]