While one particular film was explored in-depth this season, every guest (whether they selected The Great Train Robbery or not) explored lesser known or at least lesser appreciated arenas of cinema in 1903. The myth busting, amateur spotlighting, and spectacle showcasing elements of this season's conversations make the case for the expansion of the art form in this calendar year, which may indeed deserve its special attention.
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Films mentioned:- The Enchanted Well (1903) - Georges Méliès
- Alice in Wonderland (1903) - Cecil Hepworth
- The Great Train Robbery (1903) - Edwin S. Porter
- The Infernal Cauldron (1903) - Georges Méliès
- The Kingdom of the Fairies (1903) - Georges Méliès
- What Happened in the Tunnel (1903) - Edwin S. Porter
- The Execution (1903) - Peter Elfelt
- Mary Jane’s Mishap (1903) - George Albert Smith
- A Trip to the Moon (1902) - Georges Méliès