Ben and Kerr talk about Ben’s new book “The Silent Film Universe” on this mini-episode. Ben discusses the various aspects of silent film language covered in each chapter and how we as viewers are engaged with them, his own development and honing of the ideas in the book, and his rationale for writing and publishing the book. The publication date for “The Silent Film Universe” is June 17, 2025, and can be purchased in paperback and hardcover wherever you buy books.

There is information about “The Silent Film Universe” – as well as endorsement quotes and ordering links – on the book’s web page.

Show notes for episode 68 can be found here.