https://pjmedia.com/lifestyle/2012/01/08/the-artist-and-the-beauty-of-pure-cinema/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:52:50 -0400<![CDATA[After several missed opportunities and too long a wait, my wife and I finally saw The Artist last night &#8211; a lovely French movie (rated PG-13) about classic Hollywood that seems to be a shoo-in for an Academy Award in a number of important categories, and for good reason.  Academy politics aside, it&#8217;s beautiful and fun.  It&#8217;s also truly entertaining &#8211; and yet it asks for so little from the audience.]]>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:06:26 -0500<![CDATA[Jehuda]]>https://pjmedia.com/jehuda/2012/01/08/the-artist-and-the-beauty-of-pure-cinema-n138483