In my 2010 blog post on Christopher Nolan's "Inception," I wrote, "Buster Keaton’s 'Sherlock, Jr.' remains my all-time favorite dream movie - how a man with a reputation as a comedian could make a film in 1924, with only the most primitive effects technology available, that threaded the balance between reality and dreams so much more effectively than this one is a mystery - but then Keaton, for all the stoicism with which he viewed the world (that strange childhood of his, which involved his parents including him in their vaudeville act and flinging him about the stage as 'The Human Mop,' gave him an even more cynical view of the world and the possibility of happiness than Chaplin’s almost as bizarre one, with his dad deserting the family, his mom going crazy and his older brother Sidney essentially becoming his single parent), had a heart and wasn’t afraid to show it."
Thank you. I've just recently discovered Buster Keaton and you're right: 2 kinds of people, those who love Buster and those who haven't discovered him yet.
I loved Keaton's work. He did terrific in Beetlejuice, Spider-Man Homecoming and my personal favorite "The Founder". Excellent video, The Cinema Revivalist!
Luv, luv, luv Buster Keaton. I've seen almost everything he made. Such an important guy. Just as important as Charlie Chaplin. I wonder why he's not as popularly known as Chaplin? I loved him in "Sunset Boulevard" as an older man. His facial expressions were just as funny as they always were. I love your analysis and narrative. Great job! I'm going to go and rewatch Sherlock Jr. now and will probably go down the Buster Keaton rabbit hole again.
Here you cited two important and precious people to me: François Truffaut and Buster Keaton. Thank you for this shared moment and i am glad to add you in my fav
Chaplan was an amazing man, very talented and hilarious. Keaton just makes him look like an amateur. He's so physical and visceral all the time, with even his simplistic gags and stunts. The fact he refused to reshoota scene if he could make it work was (and is) unheard of. Like taking a taking the ride off the road block into a moving car, or jumping (and missing) from one roof to another, it is really him doing extremely dangerous things and all for hopefully a few from his audience. His actions are unparalleled and he is absolutely the Master that even modern physical comedians like Carey are inspired and measured against. I love his work, and even his much more recent pictures are timeless and a sure fire way to get a hearty laugh.
This is the first Keaton film that I've watched. The only other time that I've seen him in a film was the bridge scene in Sunset Boulevard. Your analysis has helped me so much in understanding and appreciating this talented actor of yesteryear. Thank you.
What a lovely essay! The International Buster Keaton Society brought me here and I'm glad that they did. Thank you for spreading the word about Buster Keaton! Sherlock Jr. is also one of my favourite Keaton pictures.
Wonderful review of a great film and a world class artist. I hope you are able to build your subscriber list because you obviously have a lot for us to learn from.
Great video, I watched Sherlock Jr a long time ago and liked it, but didn't really see why it's considered in the same league as a lot of the other films in the Sight and Sound top 100. I'm gonna rewatch it soon now, and probably The General too.
Haha yeah that would be awesome to see it on the big screen. I think some metropolitan areas will be playing it like Vancouver for instance, so depending on where you live it might not be out of the question 🙂
I watched it on Toronto Silent Film Festival for the first time a week before the 100th anniversary. I didn't even know this film. I'm so glad that I went to see it
...does anyone seriously doubt that if it hadn't been made clearly illegal employers would have risking your life be a job requirement? I'm frankly glad the OSHA of the day was proactive.
In my 2010 blog post on Christopher Nolan's "Inception," I wrote, "Buster Keaton’s 'Sherlock, Jr.' remains my all-time favorite dream movie - how a man with a reputation as a comedian could make a film in 1924, with only the most primitive effects technology available, that threaded the balance between reality and dreams so much more effectively than this one is a mystery - but then Keaton, for all the stoicism with which he viewed the world (that strange childhood of his, which involved his parents including him in their vaudeville act and flinging him about the stage as 'The Human Mop,' gave him an even more cynical view of the world and the possibility of happiness than Chaplin’s almost as bizarre one, with his dad deserting the family, his mom going crazy and his older brother Sidney essentially becoming his single parent), had a heart and wasn’t afraid to show it."
Excellently put my friend :)
Thank you. I've just recently discovered Buster Keaton and you're right: 2 kinds of people, those who love Buster and those who haven't discovered him yet.
so glad people are still appreciating his work
Thanks. Buster Keaton has been my favourite comedy actor for about 60 years.
Keaton seriously is one of the greatest of all time.
OH YES!!
Sherlock Jr was and still is an amazing film.
I loved Keaton's work. He did terrific in Beetlejuice, Spider-Man Homecoming and my personal favorite "The Founder". Excellent video, The Cinema Revivalist!
Luv, luv, luv Buster Keaton. I've seen almost everything he made. Such an important guy. Just as important as Charlie Chaplin. I wonder why he's not as popularly known as Chaplin? I loved him in "Sunset Boulevard" as an older man. His facial expressions were just as funny as they always were. I love your analysis and narrative. Great job! I'm going to go and rewatch Sherlock Jr. now and will probably go down the Buster Keaton rabbit hole again.
Here you cited two important and precious people to me: François Truffaut and Buster Keaton. Thank you for this shared moment and i am glad to add you in my fav
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The last scene Buster's brief kiss his sweetheart was of the entirety of the subject film story telling made whole.
Chaplan was an amazing man, very talented and hilarious. Keaton just makes him look like an amateur. He's so physical and visceral all the time, with even his simplistic gags and stunts. The fact he refused to reshoota scene if he could make it work was (and is) unheard of. Like taking a taking the ride off the road block into a moving car, or jumping (and missing) from one roof to another, it is really him doing extremely dangerous things and all for hopefully a few from his audience. His actions are unparalleled and he is absolutely the Master that even modern physical comedians like Carey are inspired and measured against. I love his work, and even his much more recent pictures are timeless and a sure fire way to get a hearty laugh.
This is the first Keaton film that I've watched. The only other time that I've seen him in a film was the bridge scene in Sunset Boulevard. Your analysis has helped me so much in understanding and appreciating this talented actor of yesteryear. Thank you.
More silent video essays please! love it
Thanks for the support, and I'm planning an "underrated silent films" video in the future if that piques your interest.
What a lovely essay! The International Buster Keaton Society brought me here and I'm glad that they did. Thank you for spreading the word about Buster Keaton! Sherlock Jr. is also one of my favourite Keaton pictures.
The Buster Keaton Society? Did they shoutout the video or something?
@@thecinemarevivalist It was featured in their June newsletter! I bet @LovelyRuthie is responsible. 🖤
@@BabyBlisss That's awesome! I'll have to contact them to thank them. Thanks for letting me know :)
@@thecinemarevivalist I'm sure they'd like that! You are most welcome.
Wonderful review of a great film and a world class artist. I hope you are able to build your subscriber list because you obviously have a lot for us to learn from.
Great presentation. Thank you!
Great video, I watched Sherlock Jr a long time ago and liked it, but didn't really see why it's considered in the same league as a lot of the other films in the Sight and Sound top 100. I'm gonna rewatch it soon now, and probably The General too.
Glad you liked it 😁Hopefully your second watch of Sherlock Jr. is even better than the first!
Now I have to watch this movie. They should have this movie in select theaters for the 100th anniversary.
Haha yeah that would be awesome to see it on the big screen. I think some metropolitan areas will be playing it like Vancouver for instance, so depending on where you live it might not be out of the question 🙂
I watched it on Toronto Silent Film Festival for the first time a week before the 100th anniversary. I didn't even know this film. I'm so glad that I went to see it
Superb video essay!
Truly excellent job on this vid!! Chaplin gave him his nick-name after he fell down a staircase, saying "That was a real buster!"
He was .i have great respect for lloyd and chaplin,but his physical style sets him above the rest.
Great video! Subscribed!
Great video!!
amazing video and great analysis !
"We could die!" Imagine people not being concerned with a silly little thing such as death before labor laws. That's cray cray.
That wasn't a direct quote or anything, but yeah, Keaton was kind of crazy lol
I totally agree with you.
Penultimate, one below the ultimate. Have you seen him on Candid Camera? Great.
Who's the ultimate? Chaplin? I might be inclined to agree.
Haven't seen Candid Camera, but his cameo in Sunset Boulevard was epic! 😆
how sad he is still so unappreciated
first, huge fan of the channel
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GOAT.
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My reaction to a new video
"side-splitting"? Where???
It's all in the eye of the beholder 😅
Still waiting for Keaton to make some babies
...does anyone seriously doubt that if it hadn't been made clearly illegal employers would have risking your life be a job requirement? I'm frankly glad the OSHA of the day was proactive.
Some still do that despite the laws 😆
Ya had to go and get Political didn't ya? And you were doing so good.