Clip of the Week

The Mascot

This is the first part of The Mascot, a film by Wladyslaw Starewicz, one of the greatest pioneers of stop motion animation. It was originally released in 1934. If you like it, check out the other two parts. Enjoy.




- Jordan M.
Sulphur Springs, TX

Clip of the Week

La Jetee

Well, I am back. Since last we met, I have moved to a new house, started grad school, and obtained a new job. Yes, the times they are a changin' for Jordan M., but don't think that I've matured any. No chance. I don't actually have a whole lot for you today, just a good ol' clip of the week.

Today's clip is a short film by the enigmatic French film-maker Chris Marker called La Jetee. It is comprised entirely of still shots. You may recognize some of it, but that's because this is the film that would, years later, inspire Terry Gilliam's Twelve Monkeys.



- Jordan M.
Sulphur Springs, TX

Clip of the Week

What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

This is another of Scorsese's student films. Check it out:



- Jordan M.
Commerce, TX

Clip of the Week

Jan Svankmajer Short Film

This is the 1966 short film Et Cetera by Czech film-maker Jan Svankmajer. Watch and be amazed.



- Jordan M.
Commerce, TX

Clip of the Week

Violent Cinema

Well, since I'm feeling a little lazy and I don't want to look around for any clips, I'm just gonna post one of mine. This a short film that I shot last summer. Here it is:




- Jordan M.
Commerce, TX

Clip of the Week

Martin Scorsese's The Big Shave

So, you've seen Goodfellas and Raging Bull. Ever see The Big Shave? This is an anti-Vietnam short directed by Marty Scorsese in 1967.




- Jordan M.
Commerce, TX