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Film is cool. Nitrate is hot. πŸ”₯ Join us May 29–June 1, 2025 for the festival of film conservation at George Eastman Museum's Dryden Theatre in Rochester, NY. Reserve your pass: eastman.org/nitrate-picture-show

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I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Bragov about the upcoming @nitratepictureshow.bsky.social and am incredibly excited about the fest. Find out more about nitrate film and the festival πŸ‘‡πŸ»

21.05.2025 16:16 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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FILM IS COOL, NITRATE IS HOT! Old Sport chats with Dr. Bagrov about the 2025 Nitrate Picture Show β€” Moviejawn by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Old Sport Beginning May 29 until June 1, The Nitrate Picture Show provides not only a unique opportunity to showcase films from the past, but the ability to ex...

On Thursday! MovieJawn's @rosaliekicks.com and @kongmoodsy.bsky.social will be headed to @eastmanmuseum.bsky.social for the @nitratepictureshow.bsky.social. Find out more about the fest in Rosalie's interview with Curator in Charge of its Moving Image Department, Dr. Bagrov. #NitratePictureShow

27.05.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

So excited about attending my first @nitratepictureshow.bsky.social. If you are there! make sure to say hi to me... I will have some free! @moviejawn.com goodies with me.

27.05.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Becky Sharp (Rouben Mamoulian, US 1935

Becky Sharp (Rouben Mamoulian, US 1935

It's official! The original Technicolor nitrate print of BECKY SHARP (1935) will open the ninth Nitrate Picture Show at @drydentheatre.bsky.social,Thursday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. πŸŽ‰

Reserve your pass today: 1618a.blackbaudhosting.com/1618a/2025-N...

17.04.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Nitrate Picture Show | George Eastman Museum The festival features screenings of vintage nitrate prints from international archives and the Eastman Museum’s own collection and lectures from leading archivists, inviting you to experience the art ...

This year’s Nitrate Touch is built entirely from past audience requests. If you asked for it, you might just see it! πŸ‘€

Get your tickets for this years festival, May 29–31 at @drydentheatre.bsky.social: eastman.org/nitrate-picture-show

10.03.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

See splices, perforations, edge codes, and the luminous optical quality that makes nitrate so distinct. Photography is encouraged, and the experience is open to all museum guests and Nitrate Picture Show passholders. πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ

10.03.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everything you want, including a chance to experience nitrate film up close. 🎞️

At the The Nitrate Picture Show, Nitrate Touch offers a rare opportunity to handle original 35mm nitrate prints with gloves, a magnifying glass, and expert guidance.

10.03.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ“· Publicity still for THE GREAT LIE (1941), Eastman Museum, Stills, Posters and Paper Collections.

07.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

His credits are more than twice that of his famous sister Hattie! He also made history as the only Black actor to appear on I LOVE LUCY, playing Sam the Porter in the 1955 episode β€œThe Great Train Robbery."

07.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Publicity still of Sam McDaniel for THE GREAT LIE (1941), Eastman Museum, Stills, Posters and Paper Collections.

Publicity still of Sam McDaniel for THE GREAT LIE (1941), Eastman Museum, Stills, Posters and Paper Collections.

Today we celebrate the legacy of the underappreciated and under-recognized Sam McDaniel. McDaniel was a prolific actor who appeared in over 200 films and television shows during his 31-year career, often in uncredited roles despite having speaking parts.

07.02.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Film is cool. Nitrate is hot. πŸ”₯ Experience our festival of film conservation at @eastmanmuseum.bsky.social.

Join us May 29–June 1, 2025 for the rare experience of watching original nitrate prints projected in @drydentheatre.bsky.social: eastman.org/nitrate-picture-show

03.02.2025 16:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of George Eastman Museum in Rochester, NY.

Image of George Eastman Museum in Rochester, NY.

Hello! πŸ‘‹ We are the George Eastman Museum. Founded in 1947 as an independent nonprofit in Rochester, New York on the estate of George Eastman, the pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film, we are the world’s oldest photography museum and one of the oldest film archives.

03.02.2025 16:04 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5

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