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THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE GOLD RUSH

By | December 2011

Phil Hall’s The Bootleg Files explores the wild world of memorable films and TV productions that can be found in unauthorized presentations. This week, Phil recalls a unique copyright victory starring Charlie Chaplin…

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Bootleg Files Features
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THE BOOTLEG FILES: THE GOLD RUSH

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BOOTLEG FILES 406: “The Gold Rush” (1925 silent classic directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin). LAST SEEN: Unauthorized postings of the full film...

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COOK COUNTY

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This review was originally published on April 1, 2008... Meth, crack, cocaine, heroin... name your drug, wrap your film around the dealing and abuses...

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BYOD: BRING YOUR OWN DOC – EPISODE 2: 3-TIME EMMY NOMINATED EDITOR OF &quo

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Today we’re going to talk about “DIG!“ This was Ondi’s second film and it really put her on the map after she won the Sundance Grand Jury...

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WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN

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In the end they all fall just the same but she’ll never get the bloodstains off her hands” - “Butchers” by Slobberbone I'm bad, you better watch...

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2012 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NARRATIVE AND DOCUMENTARY FEATURES COMPET

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The 2012 Slamdance Film Festival, taking place January 20-26, 2012 in Park City, Utah, has announced their Narrative and Documentary Features Competition...

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GAMES OF THE NORTH: PLAYING FOR SURVIVAL (DVD)

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Jonathon Stanton’s documentary, which was originally broadcast on PBS, focuses on three young Inuit athletes who are keeping alive the traditional sports...

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FILM FESTIVAL NOTEBOOK WITH HEIDI VAN LIER: CHICAGO KICKSTARTER TOUR

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Indie filmmaker Heidi Van Lier snaps pix on her festival and film journeys around the world. This week, Heidi shares photos from her recent visit to...

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DIGITAL CELLULOID – ISSUE 77: COWBOYS AND ASHES?

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Digital Celluloid, a comic strip by artist Chris Cirillo, pokes fun at the films of today, tomorrow and yesterday. Whether it is a classic or an upcoming...

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FILM THREAT PODCAST – EPISODE 57 – WEST MEMPHIS HOBBITS

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Don and Mark talk DIY indie, a bit of mumblecore, some Sundance selections and then Don admits that he didn't quite understand Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy,...

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GOING BIONIC: DISTRIBUTING INDEPENDENT FILMS INTERNATIONALLY – FIVE THINGS

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Today is the 13th day of the 12th month of the 11th year of our century. Do you know where your film career is? Is it on-track and roaring into 2012 at a...

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