Introduction to “Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present” by Anya Lewin (25 October 2016)

The following text was written and presented by Dr Anya Lewin to introduce Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present by Tyler Hubby at Plymouth University on 25 October 2016. The “I remember” format of this introduction was borrowed from Joe Brainard. I remember the first time I met Tony Conrad. It was 21 years ago and I had moved to… Continue reading Introduction to “Tony Conrad: Completely in the Present” by Anya Lewin (25 October 2016)

Introduction to ‘Ben Rivers: Shorts’ by Kayla Parker (11 February 2016)

The following text was presented by Dr Kayla Parker to introduce Ben Rivers: Shorts (a LUX programme of short films) at Plymouth Arts Centre Cinema on 11 February 2016, supported by the Moving Image Arts (MIA) research group at Plymouth University.     Image: Ben Rivers’ This is My Land (2006)   Introduction Firstly, thanks to Vickie Fear and… Continue reading Introduction to ‘Ben Rivers: Shorts’ by Kayla Parker (11 February 2016)

Introduction to screening of ‘Stories We Tell’ (2012)

The following text was written and presented by Roberta Mock, to introduce the screening of Stories We Tell on 22 February 2016 as part of the Peninsula Arts Women & Cinema season.   Our film tonight, Stories We Tell, was made by Sarah Polley, who is an actor, writer and director from Toronto. She started performing as… Continue reading Introduction to screening of ‘Stories We Tell’ (2012)