Watching
Follow One Sound Through a Film
Follow one sound through a film to hear how its texture, placement and relationship to the image shape a scene, with a…
The film shelf
Film shelf
Browse ideas for choosing films, trying a new way to watch and making a film night feel like your own.
Choosing
Double Feature or One Long Film? Choosing a Night's Shape
Choose a double feature or one long film by matching the evening to your available time, appetite for contrast and…
Film History
When the Movie House Became a Destination
When the movie house became a destination, cinema design turned a screening into an outing, with entrances, foyers and…
Watching
The Myth of the Perfectly Focused Watch
The perfectly focused watch is not the only good way to see a film. Choose a viewing mode that fits your evening and…
Film Nights
A Rainy Afternoon Film List Built Around One Colour
Build a rainy afternoon film list around one colour, using visual contrast to choose varied films and give a cosy home…
Our point of view
Curiosity is a good reason to press play.
A small change in attention can make a familiar film feel fresh. We favour experiments you can try at home, including the ones that turn out not to suit you.