“Sight & Silence” is an effort to broaden the critical discourse available on silent and early sound cinema, with a special focus on theatrical screenings and unknown work. Remarkably, the silent era of cinema remains alien to many viewers and critics. A few established classics are cited over and over, and critical opinions seem to hover as much around history as aesthetics. “Sight & Silence” will attempt to treat early cinema as it is, that is not only as history but as art and entertainment.
We will attempt to cover as many silents as possible showing theatrically, primarily in the NYC area. Obviously our eyes and hands are limited in some respects, and certain films will fall between the cracks. Our primary focus will be on unknown and unreleased work, as famous silent films and directors can be read about extensively elsewhere. Our dedication is to forgotten cinema.
Secondarily to theatrical reviews, “Sight & Silence” will turn periodic attention to films not commercially available, but obtainable by means of internet trading communities. These sources are important in that they make otherwise inaccessible work available for study and reflection. Unlike commercial DVD releases, there are often limited critical sources available for the discussion of such work, which this site will attempt to remedy to some extent.
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