Buster Keaton- Every Frame a Painting
The original “Every Frame a Painting” was a series of video essays about film form, made from April 2014 to September 2016. We officially announced the end of the channel in December 2017.
- Before Edgar Wright and Wes Anderson, before Chuck Jones and Jackie Chan, there was Buster Keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. And nearly 100 years after he first appeared onscreen, we’re still learning from him. Today, I’d like to talk about the artistry (and the thinking) behind his gags. Press the CC button to see the names of the films.