What did we watch before we watched movies? This episode explores the history of magic lanterns and music halls on the path to early cinema.

Among the earliest adopters of the new cinema technology in 1896 were magicians. This episode explores the life and legacy of Georges Méliès and how he and others from the world of magic helped bring cinema to the world.

What was the first comedy film? This episode explores the history of the Lumière brothers and their 1895 film L’Arroseur arrosé (The Sprinkler Sprinkled) to learn why this is considered cinema’s first comedy film.

It’s almost here! Season 01 of Acting Funny debuts on Monday, December 28, 2020. Listen here for a sneak preview via the Season 01 trailer.

Acting Funny, the podcast that takes comedy films seriously, will debut on December 28, 2020. Celebrating 125 years of comedy on film, we’ll explore this history one year at a time with a conversation revolving around a featured film from that year.