http://www.filmonfilm.org/ Periodic writings from the Film on Film Foundation on film advocacy and the medium in general July 14, 2011 at 12:54pm http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=82 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=82#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:20:39 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=82 The SF Silent Film Festival rolls around again, this time with all feature programs presented in 35mm (though only one shorts program). But how did the images get onto those lengths of acetate (or ... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=81 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=81#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 11:19:40 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=81 Elliot Lavine is back with another killer two weeks of noirish double features at the Roxie, all but one show being in 35mm or 16mm. Sunday, May 15's films feature a supernatural theme... whether a... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=80 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=80#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 00:17:55 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=80 Fewer films this week, and less vigor in the old peepers, despite blowing off World on a Wire (which will play in 35mm at the Roxie in late July/early August) in favor of an afternoon nap. Im Alter... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=79 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=79#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 11:10:40 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=79 Many films to see, little time to blog. I tell myself I'll only write about the cream this year, but even mediocrity can be instructive. As usual, I attend only programs screened on film, unless fat... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=78 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=78#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:52:29 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=78 Tonight the San Francisco International Film Festival opens at the Castro Theatre. Actual film screenings begin tomorrow--here's the schedule of shows that include genuine film projections. Surprisi... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=77 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=77#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 14:07:34 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=77 With February 12th's Silent Film Festival Winter Event nearing, it's time to vet the prints being shown for adherence to the appearance, content, and character of the filmic works they instantiate. O... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=75 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=75#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:28:36 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=75 Glancing over the next few days of filmic offerings in the Bay Area, I'm struck by the proliferation of horror screenings. Who would have guessed? A rundown is in order! October 27 Night Tide ... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=74 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=74#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:38:30 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=74 To contact Brecht Andersch regarding The THE END Tour, please click on the "Email author" button above. http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=73 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=73#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:54:11 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=73 Thursday commences the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, and so let us take a look at the provenance of this year's prints. For a less materialist overview of the festivities, I recommend Brian "Ob... http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=72 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=72#comments Fri, 14 May 2010 13:49:34 +0000 http://www.filmonfilm.org/blog/?ID=72 In these post-festival doldrums, with the PFA on hiatus until May 29 and the Castro on autopilot with their weeks-long digital Iron Man 2 engagement, mid-latitude Bay Area cinephiles hunger for eye-ca...