Napoléon (1927) Abel Gance’s Restored Epic in UK Cinemas November 2016–January 2017 Update: 28 July 2016 Press Release and BFI Blu-ray/DVD Details It’s true: noted film historian Kevin …
Brent Reid
Brent Reid
I started Brenton Film because I love film – quelle surprise! The silent era, 1930s and 1940s especially get my literary juices flowing, so you'll see a lot about those. For more, see the About page and read this before emailing.
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The flagship of British silent film appreciation and rehabilitation returns – so get your diaries out! Save the date: this year’s British Silent Film Symposium is set for Thursday 28th and …
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Friends of Jean Darling (August 23, 1922 – September 4, 2015) are making a feature length documentary about her nine-decade career as an entertainer When Jean Darling, actress, singer, author, passed away …
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“Nosferatu – Does this word not sound to thee like the midnight call of the Bird of Death? Take care in saying it, otherwise the images of life will fade …
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“You have to make more noise than anybody else, you have to make yourself more obtrusive than anybody else, you have to fill all the papers more than anybody else. …
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That’s right: one lucky silent film fan will soon be the proud owner of a brand new DVD box set! It’s time for Brenton Film’s first giveaway and we’re kicking thing …
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Charlie Chaplin Competition: Win Artificial Eye Blu-rays and DVDs! Artificial Eye, current UK licensees of his feature films, have released them in new editions Here’s the lowdown on the latest …
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Most DVDs and Blu-rays are region-locked and cannot be played in other countries That is, unless you’ve equipped yourself with multi-region audio/video equipment Region locking is often at the insistence …
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Overview, the Public Domain and Spotting Fakes Avast, me hearties! There be pirates and bootleggers on the horizon Robbing honest traders for years but it’s time to make them walk …
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An appreciation of the life of Hollywood’s biggest little star, who melted hearts everywhere and proved you don’t need words to speak volumes Uggie, one of the finest actors in …
