December 14, 2009 06:15PM EST

TC Kids Club: A Review from Allison

Hey Guys! It's Allison from Tribeca Kids Access!

I had an awesome assignment for Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club, where I watched the silent film The General by Buster Keaton. The General was a story about an engineer who loved his girl and his engine. The film is basically about his goose chase to find the engine during the Civil War. The war had an exciting plot, so in color or in black and white it would have been interesting. But the fact that it was in black and white made the film a lot more interesting! Whenever I think of silent films, I immediately think of comedies and the great Charlie Chaplin.



I loved how all the little kids in the theater were reading all of the title cards out loud. It made my heart warm and made me smile at how the kids were getting so close to their parents as they also read the title cards. I loved the experience of being at my third silent film and saw how good old fashioned humor was actually funnier than Tom and Jerry hurting each other with mousetraps.

I think that comparing black and white silent films to colored films isn't a fair comparison. I do love colored films but black and white / silent films show a lot more depth, and I personally find them a lot more upbeat. Colored films are detailed and show you every one of the director's details and ideas. A black and white film on the other hand lets you to create the background info and details for the plot... which is totally cool!

Now I can't wait for another assignment! Keep checking in to see what's up with the Tribeca Kids Access and Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club!!
 

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Another Tribeca Cinemas Kids Club event is taking place this Saturday, December 19!

At both screenings, we will be showing The Peace Tree, a wonderful film that celebrates the magic of the season. The Peace Tree shares the voices of the children who try to enlighten their parents to the importance of sharing and celebrating diversity together. Through their struggles, they create a unique symbol—the Peace Tree. This award-winning film has screened at almost fifty film festivals around the world and highlights the importance of sharing and celebrating diversity.

10:30 am screening (ages 3+)

1:30 pm screening (ages 7+)

Both screenings take place at Tribeca Cinemas, 54 Laight Street, one block south of Canal. (See map.) See you there!