Let Me Entertain You

"From years gone by when crowds were first amazed by the wonderful silent movies that aroused our emotions until today, when even great stars that have passed can be seen interacting with live performers, we are rich in film material created using new cameras, optics, CGI, and more technological change than can be listed in this article. These changes are so great and important to motion pictures that the Academy has a special category acknowledging these advances when they occur," mused Heart Shapré, Nevada Local Board member.

The technical advancements through the last 150 years since William F. Lincoln’s creation of a zoetrope have allowed motion pictures to provide untold numbers of visions of romance, war and propaganda, social issues, spiritual beliefs, and panoramic vistas of lands far and near. They have made us laugh, thrilled us with crime, drama and horror, provided historical perspective, and given us biographies of the well-known and those who are just trying to live their lives. Motion pictures are an art form that, during the last century, became an integral part of our lives, eventually even entering our homes as technology changed even the venues and means we use to view the art performers and filmmakers create.

Using these advancements have allowed writers, directors, cinematographers and other artists behind the camera to provide the platform we actors use to pour our hearts out and fill these projects with the pathos that transcend the normality of life. They help us cry, laugh, learn and thrill us in ways that few other mediums can achieve.

"We are so very fortunate to have lived during such a time where many formidable and wondrous advances in technology have occurred in communications, making our lives so very much richer and more enjoyable," added Shapré.

“The Industry” is a world of its own, adding a valuable dimension to our lives.

“And we’ll have a real good time, oh yeah”

This item was originally featured in the April 2013 local newsletter.