On Marilyn (and Buñuel): images, images, still and moving.

June 1st saw the centenary of the birth of Norma Jeane Mortenson, far better known as Marilyn Monroe, whose iconic status remains as vital and widespread today as it was at the time of her sad, premature death on August 4th, 1962. (I was just eight years old when her demise was announced, but I … Continue reading On Marilyn (and Buñuel): images, images, still and moving.

The 2019 London Film Festival: My Tips

As in recent years, here are some recommendations for the upcoming BFI London Film Festival. (There are of course many films in the festival I haven’t yet seen, some of which I am greatly looking forward to.) The list below – ordered alphabetically – covers a dozen titles which are among my favourites of the … Continue reading The 2019 London Film Festival: My Tips