February 01, 2020

Segundo do Chomon Screening in THE DEVIL PROBABLY: A CENTURY OF SATANIC PANIC series at Anthology Film Archives on Feb. 2nd

February 01, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

Often compared to Georges Méliès, Segundo de Chomón was a pioneer of early “trick films” that showcased his talent for sophisticated animation techniques and stenciled color. One of his best-known titles, THE RED SPECTRE showcases a series of spectacles performed against a hellish landscape by a Luciferian magician as a competition ensues with an unexpected and equally devilish heroine

January 29, 2020

GME Presents DVD Fall Flashbacks - America’s Sweetheart, Mary Pickford

January 29, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

In order to further the presence of female stars in our distribution catalogue, we are offering (for the first time on DVD) classic silent films starring “America’s Sweetheart” Mary Pickford -- FANCHON THE CRICKET, billed as an “adult fairy tale”, and LITTLE ANNIE ROONEY, a “tomboy of the tenements”. Pickford stands in stature alongside such internationally renowned performers as Alla Nazimova (THE RED LANTERN) and Asta Nielsen, the latter who worked in both Denmark (AFGRUNDEN/THE ABYSS) and Germany (FOUR FILMS WITH ASTA NIELSEN).

January 29, 2020

Benjamin Christensen in Satanic Retrospective at Anthology Film Archives Jan. 31 - Feb. 20

January 29, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

Anthology Film Archives is presenting Benjamin Christensen’s HÄXAN (1922) as part of their series The Devil Probably: A Century of Satanic Panic. Gartenberg Media distributes Christensen’s Il Cinema Ritrovato award-winning DVD BENJAMIN CHRISTENSEN: SEALED ORDERS (DET HEMMELIGHEDSFULDE X) / BLIND JUSTICE (HÆVNENS NAT) .

January 27, 2020

GME Presents DVD Fall Flashbacks - Between Animation and Live Action: Georges Méliès, Charley Bowers, and Jeff Scher

January 27, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

The first of our Fall Flashbacks of the films we released this past season presents three filmmakers — Georges Méliès, Charley Bowers, and Jeff Scher — who have utilized single-frame and stop-motion animation techniques — linked with live action sequences — to create diverse cinematic works across the span of film history.

January 27, 2020

Warren Sonbert’s AMPHETAMINE at MOMA

January 27, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

A weeklong retrospective film series at MoMA (January 28 – February 5) entitled “Now We Think as We Fuck: Queer Liberation to Activism” traces queer activism from the film archive's permanent collection. Works featured include those by Barbara Hammer, Gregg Bordowitz, Cheryl Dunye, Uzi Parnes, Warren Sonbert, Jean Carlomusto and Maria Maggenti, Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc, and the series' titular anchor, Marlon Riggs, with special appearances from Su Friedrich, William E. Jones, Lauren Halsted, and Ellen Spiro.

January 23, 2020

Jonas Mekas Tribute Screenings at Anthology Film Archives January 23-29

January 23, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

Noting the first anniversary of his passing, Anthology Film Archives is presenting the 35mm restoration premiere of Jonas Mekas’ 1962 feature GUNS OF THE TREES, in addition to several other important works of his in the series Jonas Mekas Tribute Screenings. Included in Part 4: Arts and Culture is also AWARD PRESENTATION TO ANDY WARHOL (1964).

January 06, 2020

Gartenberg Media - 2020 New Year's Greetings

January 06, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

Charlie Chaplin and Marie Dressler in TILLIE’S PUNCTURED ROMANCE (1914) join the Gartenberg Media team in wishing you a SAFE, HEALTHY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR (2020)!

January 03, 2020

Georges Méliès and Marie Menken Films at Anthology Film Archives Jan. 3rd-5th, 2020

January 03, 2020/ Jon Gartenberg

Films by Georges Méliès and Marie Menken featured in GME’s distribution program are being screened as part of Anthology Film Archive’s Essential Cinema Repertory series to kick off their new year of programming.

December 10, 2019

GME DVD Distribution – Fall 2019 Recap

December 10, 2019/ Jon Gartenberg

With the fall academic semester nearing completion, Gartenberg Media Enterprises has offered a new slate of DVD and Blu-ray publications for distribution to the North American academic community. These digital editions are selected from film archives and boutique publishers worldwide, and represent the entire breadth and depth of moving image history. This current roster of releases encompass trick films by George Méliès from the 1890s through to contemporary experimental filmmakers working in both France and the United States.

December 08, 2019

Gartenberg Media Sponsors “Nouvelle Images d’Iran” Film Festival in Vitré, France

December 08, 2019/ Jon Gartenberg

GME is proud to announce the company’s sponsorship of the “Nouvelle Images d’Iran” Film Festival occurring in Vitré, France, from December 11-15. Gartenberg Media president Jon Gartenberg will be participating in the festival.

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