Ian Grieve

Next Wed, where I live, #Tenet will screen 83 times. Can't wait to see it,am thrilled that cinemas are opening again, know they desperately need income, but 83 times in 1 place on 1 day? If they showed it 50 times, would fewer people go? Would give 33 slots for other films.

The UK Gov will only help English Uni courses of "societal importance,such as Stem,nursing+teaching." We need people to study history,literature,film,theatre,language,etc,too. For context, to tell the stories. To entertain, enrich, understand+recover. theguardian.com/education/20…

Some people say that watching a movie at home, comfort of your own sofa, is almost as good as the movies. I respect that, but I'm myself at home. Going to the pictures makes me not myself, makes me bigger than life - more agog, receptive, happy, vulnerable. I'm craving that.

Watched the silent MGM Ben Hur. So struck by its visuals, colours, faces, that I started photographing it with my phone:

Thanks for reactions to this: theguardian.com/film/2020/ma… Some have asked why I don't re-watch films. I just don't feel need to revisit pleasures. I'll have them always. I studied science: maybe that made me hungry for what I don't know?The search for a new beach? Y Tu Mamá También?

If you've seen #Parasite, you obviously shouldn't tell your mates its secrets. I've gone further and lied about it. Have told people it's about socks and pizza. 🧦🍕