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The beautiful and grotesque dreams of 1920s cinema remain just as powerful today

IN FOCUS: One of the most creatively exciting periods in moviemaking saw the likes of Maya Deren, Luis Buñuel and Salvador Dalí bringing cinematic surreality to the masses. A new film, Gerald Fox’s ‘Kinaesthesia’, unpacks it all. He speaks to Adam White

The Independent UK · Apr 15

"I don’t really know what I’m talking about, I’m just doing it. There’s no art to it." How a meaningless French silent movie inspired the surreal alt. rock anthem that helped launch a musical revolution

The making of the alt.rock classic that inspired Kurt Cobain and took 10 minutes to write

Louder · Feb 10

‘We’re not here to slander Sondheim!’ Inside the master’s wild final musical, completed at last

Here We Are, a satirical mashup of two surrealist movie masterpieces, was finished after musicals maestro Stephen Sondheim died – outraging some fans. As the show hits Britain, its stars and creators reveal their thrills and fears

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

How Silvia Pinal Challenged The Censorship From The Vatican And The Spanish Dictatorship And Saved 'Viridiana'

Pinal's bravery was key for the movie to survive censorship and get international acclaim

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

Silvia Pinal Dead at 94 years old: A Life in Film and Beyond - Honoring Mexico's Renowned Actress and Matriarch

Silvia Pinal's remarkable journey as an acclaimed actress, innovative entrepreneur, and beloved family matriarch leaves an enduring legacy in Mexican culture and beyond.

Latin Times · Nov 29, 2024

Feel like a movie? The top 50 films of all time according to Marcio Kogan

Marcio Kogan's top 50 films of all time; the architect taps into his passion for the moving image and shares with us his recommendations

Wallpaper · Sep 17, 2024

Otar Iosseliani obituary

Georgian film director who was the true heir to Jean Renoir, Jacques Tati and Luis Buñuel

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2023

Here We Are review – posthumous Stephen Sondheim musical is hit-and-miss

The legendary composer and lyricist’s take on two surrealist Luis Buñuel movies is a patchy satire

The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2023

20 greatest Venice film festival Golden Lion winners – ranked!

With the 80th instalment of the festival on the Lido around the corner, we sort through the winners of one of cinema’s most prestigious accolades

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Carlos Saura obituary

One of Spain’s most celebrated directors best known for his 1990 film ¡Ay Carmela!

The Guardian - UK · Feb 21, 2023