Kino's Collective Thoughts

Hi, this is Josh. Recently, I watched the 1985 Western “Silverado” and was blown away. It was so engaging and fun, despite taking place in a mythic west that probably never existed. There seemed to be something otherworldly about it, featuring noble drifters, crooked lawmen and engaging gunfighters.  It started me thinking; why do we watch films? Well, there are many answers to that question. Films can educate, entertain and astound us in all sorts of ways, but a key reason people have for coming back again and again is escapism. Watching a film can transport you out of your own life and into someone else’s, for a couple of hours at least. Whether it be to find out about other cultures, to imagine places beyond our own or just to feel part of the world the filmmaker has created, escapism can create magical experiences that make us feel special even in the most trying times.  One of the best examples of this is “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (1964), a romance entirely sung throug...

Hello, reader. This is Jay writing. I'm sure by now, you will have heard about what the Kino Collective is about, who we are and, most importantly, that we love films. One of our biggest goals is to try to encourage young people to watch more films, especially those that don't feature a superhero or Vin Diesel driving fast cars. Though it would be fantastic if you did, we don't expect you to jump straight into an arthouse cinema and lap up the latest Jean-Luc Godard. Instead, I intend to present to you ten films which I think could start you on the path to finding new films, perhaps even your new favourite. I will stress that this list is in no way criticising you for enjoying Marvel, DC or the Fast and Furious franchises, but instead giving you something that perhaps you can think about a little more, something with a little bit more meaning.  So, without further ado, I present to you my ten picks for the films that may inspire you to broaden your cinematic taste! 10. Unbr...