NYC’s Film Forum is having a Buster Keaton film festival – and they do
them well. Most of the times I’ve seen Buster on the big screen it’s been there, actually. & For some screenings there will be live music, which is cool & groovy, but if you can’t make one of those don’t let that stop you!
The only week I won’t recommend to newbies is the week of 9/18, when they’re showing College. It’s a funny movie, they all are – but it’s not the kind that makes people into fans. But all the others – Sherlock Jr., Steamboat Bill Jr. and The General (voted one of the top 100 films of all time) are all fan-makers. (They should have picked Go West, instead.)
Just go. Eight Mondays, starting with this upcoming one, August 7th.
If my raves aren’t enough to convince you, check out what this guy said about Buster’s films.
(Thanks to Caprice for the news and to Megan for the link.)