The Cameraman
For Buster Keaton, it all went right and it all went wrong in 1928 and The Cameraman is where it all collides. Widely considered to be one of his masterpieces, the film marks the point where Keaton loses control of his own narrative. He’d gone from writer, star and director on a string of hits, like Sherlock Jr, Go West and The General, produced by his own company. But here he suddenly was, working as a gun for hire for MGM, who did their best (at first, at least) to keep him on a tight leash. It’s also the last of Keaton’s silent films and, ultimately, the beginning of the end for him … Read more