Buster Keaton – The Art of the Gag | Every Frame a Painting (Video)

by arigelab April 4, 2022 · Arts / Culture / Humour

Content Source:

Every Frame a Painting

https://www.youtube.com/c/everyframeapainting/

8 min

Summary:

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.

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Music:

Alexandre Desplat – Escape Concerto

Paul Simon – Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard

Mark Mothersbaugh – Piranhas Are a Very Tricky Species

Mark Mothersbaugh – Bookstore Robbery

Alexandre Desplat – The Lutz Police Militia

English Chamber Orchestra – Playful Pizzicato

Alexandre Desplat – Kristofferson’s Theme

Devo – Gut Feeling