John Wyver writes: following on from yesterday's post I am continuing to look at the films that New York's Metropolitan Museum (exterior above, in 1928) has put online as a contribution to The Met 150, its anniversary celebration more
John Wyver writes: Since it appears as if we'll be spending even more of our time with our screens in the coming weeks, I thought I'd return to the blog with notes on some of the more obscure films and more
John Wyver writes: The prospect of us all spending yet more time in front of screens away from social situations has prompted me to return to the blog and to offer a new selection of links to online offerings of more
John Wyver writes: How sad to wake up this morning to the news of the death of a truly great television producer and filmmaker, and also a wonderful man, Tony Garnett. Here's the Guardian story, with a 2016 photograph more
John Wyver writes: for your consideration - a selection of recent cinema-related stuff that I have found engaging and enriching. • Newspaper women and the movies in the USA, 1914-1925: the great scholar Richard Abel writes for the Women Film more
John Wyver writes: The end of last year was a shameful time for this blog, in large part because I posted ridiculously infrequently. Shortage of time was one factor, linked to a host of personal and professional pressures. But I more
John Wyver writes: again it's Wednesday before I post Sunday links (and it's a bit austere so far), but here are links to writing and video that has caught my eye over the past week or so. First up, a more
John Wyver writes: I'm late, I'm late, but even though it's Wednesday let's pretend that I posted this week's links last Sunday. As I attempt to do on a regular basis (although too often fall short) here are links to more
John Wyver writes: At the weekend I enjoyed Ad Astra, the new sci-fi film with Brad Pitt directed by James Gray. It's an intelligent, interior tale with strong action sequences and exquisite visuals courtesy of DoP Hoyte van Hoytema. more
John Wyver writes: I seem to be getting back to weekly postings of links to stuff that has engaged and intrigued me over the past week - and here's this week's list. In particular, I have been reading reviews of more