Can't believe that's a year since our wee film AUTISM PLAYS ITSELF was made available online. Shot in 1957 in at the Maudsley Hospital, London, the original footage captures the movements and behaviour of children under observation for atypical behaviour. In the present day, three autistic respondents watch the footage, bringing new insightful interpretations of the children’s behaviour as they explore the sparse environment of the clinic. Through speculation and identification, with wit and audacity, the responses forge a new soundtrack from an autistic point of view. As the film evolves, it takes on the rhythms and repetitions of the children’s activities, becoming a playful homage to the body language of autism. If you've never seen it watch it now, if you've seen it before feel free to watch again! And if you want to know more just click on the AUTISM PLAYS ITSELF label.  

  Woke up this morning and was reminded that it's 5 years since fright-fringed f#ckwit Sia released the cinematic aberration that was Music so to celebrate (and warn future generations) I thought I'd reshare the link to my review from the time. Enjoy.  If that's the right word.  

A nice celebratory post today seeing as it's 30 years(!) since Ro and myself first met (00:02 on Valentine's Day at The Garage in Glasgow for those interested).   And our first dance?     Just wanted to share!

   

  This is gonna turn out like that Twilight Zone episode 'To Serve Man' isn't it?  

Happy 94th birthday to John Williams, composer of THE greatest piece of film music ever - that just happens to accompany THE greatest movie scene of all time. Fact.