Jackie and Greg discuss why F. W. Murnau's expressionistic fable remains such a monumental work. Topics include the film's animated intertitles, Fox's Movietone sound-on-film system, the inventive visual language of the film, and German Expressionism vs. realism. Tune in to hear them take on one of the most beloved films of the silent era.#5 on Sight & Sound's 2012 "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time" list.https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/polls/greatest-films-all-time-2012Check us out at our official website: https://www.sceneandheardpod.comJoin our weekly film club: https://www.instagram.com/arroyofilmclubJP Instagram/Twitter: jacpostajGK Instagram: gkleinschmidtPhotography: Matt AraquistainMusic: Andrew CoxSpecial Thanks: Kathryn FerentchakSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/SceneandHeardPodorSubscribe just to get access to our bonus episodes: buzzsprout.com/1905508/subscribe