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Daily Diversion: The First ‘Color’ Film

Daily Diversion: The First ‘Color’ Film

The Lumiere Brothers cast a dancing spell our way with a hand-colored short film (or what was called a “long film” then) featuring a young lady swirling her dress as she dances. Hand-colored. Frame by frame. You’ve never committed to anything that serious or long term in your life.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on October 6, 2009 | View Comments

Culture Warrior: ‘Up’ and Pixar’s Cinema of Attractions

Culture Warrior: ‘Up’ and Pixar’s Cinema of Attractions

Now that everyone and their talking dog has seen Up, it’s time to look at its context within film history and in the legacy of Pixar.

By Landon Palmer on June 8, 2009 | View Comments