15 years since I’ve been on a festival jury (for a whole bunch of reasons) but the stars have just about aligned on this occasion.

@dbaldwinfilm The robots are quick off the mark this morning.

@dbaldwinfilm Only those who pay can find out.

RT @ThePCCLondon: #SaveThePCC Some of you may have read about the situation regarding our new landlord wishing to add a new redevelopment…

A man so devoted to his work that he once forwent his 14.30 Bob’s Big Boy coffee ritual to finish the sound mix with Alan Splet for Eraserhead. A seismic influence and a great loss. Even sadder that his last days saw his neighbourhood burn. Rest in peace, dear David Lynch.

RT @LATenantsUnion: Landlords are raising rental listing prices by more than 50% to profit from the fires. Penal Code 396 prohibits price-g…

@intothecrevasse @criterionchannl Good guess, but I'm afraid I haven't seen it. No excuse really, especially as it probably came out when I was born.

Ramblings here, but more personal memories about seeing films than actual reviews. No ratings either. Just general film fan stuff.

@edcotton97 Thank you! We'd be stuck without this kind of support. Hope it didn't get damaged going down your chimney. Thanks again - it really helps with morale.

@rayverma Same to you. Hope you enjoy the remaining 9 days.

David Lean offering his host a light on CBC’s Close-Up talk show on April 7th, 1963, as part of Criterion’s extras to the lavish Summertime. Thanks to David Kopple for the recommendation.

RT @Criterion: ✨ Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste’s Closet Picks! ✨ The legendary director joins the star of his new film HARD TRUTHS…

@jefftimeseleven

@Sharl Great interview with Paul West and Curzon's Mark Towers, amongst other great pieces, in the booklet.

@unklerupert I’ll put the kettle on.

@unklerupert