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Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

Every Frame a Painting

Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

An Every Frame a Painting video essay on Buster Keaton's visual comedy, examining how he built and framed his gags. It uses clips from his silent films to show the thinking behind them.

Recommended as a short, excellent analysis of Keaton and visual comedy.

3 Hacker News mentions · 2019–2025

Topics

  • Film analysis & criticism
  • Stand-up & sketch comedy

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