the long day closes

Interview

Terence Davies

by Michael Koresky

In those days, we had eight cinemas in walking distance of the house, and there were another eight in town, if you can believe it. And it was the Odeon, and it was to see SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN. I mean, what a way to introduce yourself to film!

Essay

Just One Look

by Michael Koresky

Movies are reflections of our fears, our desires, and often our fearsome desires. I doubt you could find a man or woman who could not point to a cinematic image that stands out from childhood for the way it taught them how to look sensually.