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The Genius of Buster Keaton: Perfecting the ‘Art of the Gag’

Buster Keaton was one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. It’s been over 100 years since he first appeared onscreen, and there is still so much we can learn from him. In this video essay by Tony Zhou, through his old but informative channel Every Frame a Painting, he explores the artistry and thought behind Keaton’s gags. ...

February 15, 2021

Jessica Kneipp

From the Silent Era: Best of Buster Keaton’s Stunts

In the history of American cinema, the name Buster Keaton stands tall as one of the greatest stunt performers of all time. While today’s Hollywood stunts are done with numerous safety precautions, Buster Keaton’s work during the silent era relied largely on his guts. This is why some of his stunts, despite being several decades ...

December 1, 2019

Jessica Kneipp