Since it doesn't need to re-performed (like operas) -- and it doesn't need a specific location in public space (like sculpture or architecture)- and can't be used to teach literacy (like poetry and novels) - or used to teach any other form of personal expression (like calligraphy or painting) --- film may forever be canon-free.
And there doesn't even seem to be any film that is popularly held to be a "must see" -- except during it's first, exciting weeks of release. (maybe "Gone with the Wind" would come closest -- but I'm ignoring it since it put me to sleep) So each generation is going to have to rely on a variety of competing lists of favorites to explore the past - and with the internet - there's no limit to them. BTW - Derek - did Malraux ever write about anything about films or directors? I wonder if he ever saw "Enfants du Paradis". If ever a film deserved to be canonical -- that would be it. _____________________________________________________________ Click to consolidate debt and lower month expenses. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2211/fc/Ioyw6ijmNX0FDKrhZtfLLo5vFgnHUN kBYahJo3IZLC0rtnN5spsUr6/?count=1234567890
