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Viewing

A place to begin

Find the film that fits the evening

A considered companion to choosing what to watch, whether you are settling in at home or making a night of the cinema.

Read the pieceThe Opening Scene Sets the Terms of a Film8 min read

A few considered picks

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A door left ajar, a joke delivered without a smile or a conversation heard from another room gives you something concrete to follow before the plot has explained itself.
The Opening Scene Sets the Terms of a Film

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The reading list
A Sunday Matinee with Space AfterwardFilm Nights6 min read
The Opening Scene Sets the Terms of a FilmViewing8 min read
Short Film or Feature for a Tired Evening?Choosing5 min read
When Home Viewing Left the Living RoomFilm History6 min read
Pausing Is Not a Failed WatchViewing4 min read
Our approach

Choose with care; watch with attention

A good film night begins before the opening scene. We help you find a fitting choice, then leave space to notice what stays with you.

  1. The Opening Scene Sets the Terms of a Film
  2. Short Film or Feature for a Tired Evening?
  3. When Home Viewing Left the Living Room

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