Both Ness and I are working away at the Scenic Tours Amsterdam office today busily preparing documents and information for the 1st tour departure that happens in 3 days time.
On Sunday we made our way to the Filmmuseum of Amsterdam. It is just incredible to see such a vested interest in the arts here. Not only is this place a hub for film and film history it is the largest source of film and film literature that I have ever seen. Dedicated staff spending endless hours restoring and preserving old film reels for the generations to come. The countries of the world should learn by Amsterdam's example.
The museum itself has regular exhibitions and featured artists as well as screening programmes of classic and modern films. We were privileged to be able to see two black and white, silent films accompanied by pianist. Both films starred Mabel Normand (dubbed the female Charlie Chaplin), the first was "Mabel at the Wheel" (1914) featuring a young Chaplin in the role of the villain Snidely Whiplash. The other, which I still can't find or source the title of, was another slapstick adventure featuring a botched jewel heist. I believe both were Keystone films. What an experience to sit in a theatre and see film like that, as it would have been experienced over ninety years ago. The theatre itself was breathtaking too; old leather chairs, art deco fittings and decor and a grand piano in full view of the audience. Awesome.
The FilmmuseumFor anyone interested, the Filmmuseum does have a website: http://www.filmmuseum.nl/
Until next time, regards as always,
Jim and Ness
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Hi Jim and Ness
It's Ali here! Just thought I'd drop you a line to say Hi and that I'm glad you're having such a great time! :) Everything is going fine here - Rhys and I are both working as usual, Jayde and Max say 'hi'! We're going around to see your mum and Ken tonight because out kitchen is being renovated and we need someone to provide us with food! Next time you come you won't recognise the place!
Wish we were there!!!
Love,
Al
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