Early movies from the Met 1.

17th March 2020

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

New year, new blog?

9th January 2020

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

To the stars

30th September 2019

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

‘The Doll’s Breath’

11th September 2019

Thrilling news from our friend and colleague Keith Griffiths, who writes the following on his Facebook page: After three years of painstaking animation and production, tonight, Wednesday 11 September, sees the world premiere of The Doll's Breath, the new 22-minute more

Screening the RSC, 4.

25th June 2019

Publication day for my book Screening the Royal Shakespeare Company: A Critical History looms, and so here's another instalment in my chapter-by-chapter breakdown. The third chapter, 'Making Movies, 1964-73' is really an essay of two halves. The second part considers more