Window on the World

A love letter to cinema.

‘Growing up in the 1970s and 1980s, my window on the world was film, and as a filmmaker, teacher and film critic, I have encountered many people for whom the cinema fulfils the same function.’

This memoir by acclaimed film critic Jon Towlson reflects on the various ways in which film provides a ‘window on the world’ for the author, his students, people he has known and the community to which he belongs.

Discussing a range of cinema-related activities, from film societies to film workshops, cine clubs, film education classes, repertory cinemas and home video, Towlson explores the idea of cinema as a window through which we seek to satisfy our innate curiosity about the wider world and the lives of others.

"This book will make you remember your first infatuation with movies" - Luiz Asp.

Jon Towlson is a British film critic, journalist, and author. A regular contributor to popular publications like Starburst Magazine, Jon has also written for the British Film Institute (BFI) and contributed to numerous Blu-ray/ DVD releases.

A film teacher for over 25 years, Jon currently lectures at the University of Leeds and the University of York.