In Silent Britain Matthew Sweet, author of the acclaimed Shepperton Babylon, which claimed that early British cinema rivalled Hollywood, explores the roots of the industry.

The incredible success of Jurassic Park introduced a generation of filmgoers to dinosaurs on the big screen, but the first ...

Today, silent films still are celebrated and enjoyed at film festivals – even some festivals that only screen silent films. September 28 of this year was deemed National Silent Film Day.

Beneath the iconic American style of Martin Scorsese lies a surprising devotion to British cinema, a love affair that began with a black-and-white TV in the 1940s. 18:00, Sat, May 24, 2025 When ...

Bryony Dixon, Curator, silent film, poses for a portrait at the British Film Institute (BFI) in Berkhampsted, north of London on October 3, 2024.

A piece of film history missing for more than 100 years and thought to be lost forever was found on Long Island in New York by an intern going through old boxes.. The 16-millimeter film is ...