Upon seeing an early demonstration of motion pictures, French magician Georges Méliès was one of the first people to realize the potential movies had. Deciding to produce films himself, Méliès combined trick photography with the illusions of stage magic to tell tales of fantasy and legend, creating a legacy that has caused him to be regarded as the “Father of Special Effects.”
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Three Fantastic Journeys by Filmmaker Karel Zeman Review written by MRL Staffer, Robert Statzer, August 2022Link to the movie in the MRL Catalog. Karel Zeman, like Walt Disney, George Pal and Ray Harryhausen, was fascinated by film and its...
Hosting seven community programs tied to the book during 2022, including a book discussion, storytime, nature writing workshop, unearthing lecture, art projects, and a nature hike.
Join us for a seasonal celebration of tricks and treats as we take a daily look at selections from our collection of Halloween Hits on DVD.