Cirrus@Austlit

'As we move through the spooky season to summer blockbusters, the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema continues. Issue 107 covers Senses of Cinema founding editor, Bill Mousoulis’, latest film, My Darling in Stirling, an Umbrellas of Cherbourg-inspired musical, which has already captured the hearts of audiences since its premiere at the 2023 Adelaide Film Festival in October. Iranian critic Amir Hossein Siadat provides a detailed analysis of Bahram Beyzaie’s 1976 classic Stranger and the Fog, recently restored and playing at various international film festivals. Siadat breaks down the film’s historical, cultural and mythological references, enabling contemporary readers to appreciate its singularity and achievement.' (Editorial introduction)