The B side of the Seventh Art

I love the cinema. Who does not love it? Actually I love any form of storytelling and film are way more fun to pass the time, especially if it is pitch dark outside and the storm rages. I already miss winter , not so well since we are in summer!

I must say that when we talk about movies I like almost all genres, but what I like best, what strikes me is what none can see. The B side of the seventh art.

Or rather… now you see it all, the far side is no longer hidden since times have changed, Only a few years ago discover the B-side of the film was a very rare thing. Obviously not talking about the celebrities butts, but of the making of, those who are also called behind the scenes (...), or documentaries on the making of the film telling the backstory, bloopers and maybe the shot casting. A few years from when sell DVDs discover what is behind a movie is easy thanks to the special features that collect material of all types and for all tastes.

There is a saying that if you want to do a good overdose of gossip about the lives of movie stars and their foibles just to take a look on the internet and you can vent enough. The making of is literally a “How do you”, a real documentary on the making of a feature film in all its phases: special effects, trick, clothes… all!

The luckiest can also see thumbnails of casting and then the actors seem more human while searching for the right tone, sometimes even embarrassed. As far as I'm concerned, I was burned out on the road to Damascus as a child when I saw the making of Gone with thewind and I remained fascinated, not so much by numerous gossip scattered here and there, As the technique behind the story of a beautiful story.

Telling a story well, with passion and with a minimum of attention is not easy. They know hundreds of people that use the Tube (video channel for excellence) to amuse and entertain viewers. Apart from the proposed theme, that is something funny or simply a ’ personal experience stories, or resume a classic tutorial on how do you put make-up (for example), There are always lurking in the making.

To return to gone with the wind, I can proudly say that I managed to find the mythical documentary! You can see the full version in the original language, that is so long that was broken in a lot of shorter episodes. However you can make a staggering amount of information and interesting connections just by looking at the first part. An example? The voice of the narrator is Christopher Plummer, who does not know who can go here, who belongs to the young generations surely remember the despicable character of the film Up that brings the voice of Mr. Plummer. Or discover that adventurous life had the writer of the book among the top flapper of the 20 and assault journalist.

If you aren't loving “Frankly I don't give a damn” Perhaps you are lovers of Metropolis or Superman or any other kind of film that does not have material repertoire on behind the scenes easily found. In this case would be the perfect look this collection. Photo taken from the set of must-see movies like Dr. Strangelove, the godfather or King kong before version. Did you know that the historic cancelled from which came the giant hangry ape years later it was used to turn the burning of Atlanta in Gone with the wind? All seven cameras available turned simultaneously one of the most complicated scenes throughout the film!

If you like the fashion history or if you are interested in knowing how to build a wardrobe exception, my advice is to go on this site: Harry Ransom Center where you can find interesting material on Walter Plunkett (costume designer of Gone with the wind) with lots of sketches and remnants.