Contributor Adam Scovell

Close-up black-and-white portrait of a man with a thoughtful, melancholic expression
In Praise Of

Why I Love Max von Sydow’s Performance in Shame

by Adam Scovell

The Swedish-born actor is at his transfixing best in Ingmar Bergman’s 1968 drama.
Three figures running down a narrow alley, dressed in clothing typical of the 1930s or 1940s.
On Location

On Location: The bridge from Jules et Jim

by Adam Scovell

This grey structure in the centre of Paris provided the Nouvelle Vague with one of its most iconic images.
Two people in a formal setting, one wearing a suit and the other a high-necked dress, both looking at each other intently.
Home Ents

The troubled genius of Orson Welles’ The Magnificent Ambersons

by Adam Scovell

The director’s final picture for RKO suffered from severe cuts, but still retains his golden touch.
Imposing castle with towers, turrets and arched bridge reflected in still water, set against cloudy sky.
On Location

On Location: The Norman castle from Kind Hearts and Coronets

by Adam Scovell

This historic fortress is the scene of some unsavoury goings on in Robert Hamer’s classic Ealing comedy.
Two people, a woman in sunglasses and a man in a suit, sitting at a counter in a dimly lit, old-fashioned bar or diner setting.
In Praise Of

Why I love Barbara Stanwyck’s performance in Double Indemnity

by Adam Scovell

The silver screen icon subverted her heroine image to deliver one of Hollywood’s most memorable villains.
Lush greenery covers buildings in a European city street with parked cars and pedestrians.
On Location

On Location: The house from Michael Haneke’s Hidden

by Adam Scovell

The Austrian director’s 2005 thriller is built around the mystery of place, as a visit to this Parisian setting revealed.
Elegant manor house surrounded by trees, reflected in a pond in the foreground with red flowers.
On Location

On Location: The house from Don’t Look Now

by Adam Scovell

The private residence featured in Nicolas Roeg’s iconic ’70s horror remains an idyllic, evocative setting.
Two people, one a young man in the foreground and the other an older man in the background, both in black and white. The foreground figure is wearing a striped shirt and appears to be facing the camera.
In Praise Of

Why I love Jean Seberg’s performance in Breathless

by Adam Scovell

The American star led something of a tragic life, but she will forever be remembered for her role in Jean-Luc Godard’s debut feature.
Young child in black suit standing near a large cross
On Location

On Location: The neo-Gothic cathedral from 1976’s The Omen

by Adam Scovell

Visiting Guilford Cathedral, the grand, eerie centrepiece of Richard Donner’s horror classic.
Statue of a firefighter in winter gear, standing amidst snowy branches, holding a briefcase.
In Praise Of

How Twelve Monkeys built on the legacy of La Jetée and Vertigo

by Adam Scovell

Themes of memory and death lie at the heart of Terry Gilliam’s dystopian time travel saga.

Accessibility Settings

Text

Applies the Open Dyslexic font, designed to improve readability for individuals with dyslexia.

Applies a more readable font throughout the website, improving readability.

Underlines links throughout the website, making them easier to distinguish.

Adjusts the font size for improved readability.

Visuals

Reduces animations and disables autoplaying videos across the website, reducing distractions and improving focus.

Reduces the colour saturation throughout the website to create a more soothing visual experience.

Increases the contrast of elements on the website, making text and interface elements easier to distinguish.