I’ve been digging into cinematic history a bit recently, with some 1920s films making my Letterboxd diary, and I’ve discovered some gems of cinema that sadly get forgotten about because….well….they are old! So, this week, for our Movie Talk On Sunday, let’s take a look at the whole topic of Black and White films, from the old silent era, to the talkies, to the modern era movies that still use a monochrome palette.
Join in the chat at 8pm BST this coming Sunday 27 September as we work our way through the following ten questions on Twitter. Don’t forget, follow and use the #MTOS to engage with the chat.
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Q2: The silent era comedies had some notable standout stars – but who was your favourite black and white japer or japers? #MTOS
Q3: What icons of the silver screen from the silent movie era stood out for you? What was it about those stars that captivated you? #MTOS
Q4: Behind the camera, which directors are the most notable and come to mind when you think of black and white movies? #MTOS
Q5: The talkies changed the idea of who a star was – with some actors struggling to make the transition. Which stars dominated the early talkies era of black and white films for you? #MTOS
Q6: Some people sneer at the thought of seeing anything made pre-colour. What 3 films would you pick out to show them why they should dig deeper into cinema history? #MTOS
Q7: Is there still validation to shooting in black and white in a modern age, or should modern films make use of colour? What does monochrome bring to a film these days anyway? #MTOS
Q8: The past 50 years we have seen a lot of modern era directors still deliver black and white films to audiences. What notable films of the past 50 years have avoided colour? #MTOS
Q9: Some old films had colourisation treatment done to them. Have you seen any which have undergone this application, and what was your impression of it? #MTOS
Q10: On the flip side there seems to be a modern trend of releasing ‘Chromatic’ versions of colour films (Mad Max, Logan, Parasite to name 3). Do these interest you, and do they really make a difference? #MTOS
