I've never been into silent films either, mostly because I didn't take the time to understand them long enough to bother watching.
The idea behind the Silent film is to tell the story with the visuals. The Text cards are there only to fill in the gaps or interpet what is trying to be potrayed.
With that said, its a good thing its pausable, because I read to slow and comprehend what I read even slower LOL
It does take a bit to get into it and to get things interesting. It was originally concieved as a full length feature. So consider this Episode as the borring wind up pitch of oneof those. The 2nd Episode gets alot more interesting.
When you consider the budget and the availible resourses. South West Missouri (Not HollyWood) it is quite good!
These kids if they keep it up are going to leave a mark.
If you get in the frame of mind and watch it on your big screen via PC/TV HDMI cable you will enjoy it.
I've got an old Gaming rig setup to my old 32" TV as a netflix box, or any other streaming sight, and Skype it works well for this.
It may be worth waiting till all five are out so it can be enjoyed all at once.