Here’s what I think is really happening: the people who are giving this movie awards are really giving themselves an award. That award is The Cool Filmgoer Award for Outstanding Achievement in Going to a Silent Movie, Watching the Whole Thing, and Enjoying or at Least Appreciating it.
Both Sides Blog, about The Artist (which I saw this afternoon)
This quote is spot-on. However, unlike the original poster, I do quite like many silent movies. In fact, my favorite actress of all time was in many (Louise Brooks) of them.
