Stalker

As one of the most impressive pieces of cinema I've ever seen, it was great to see reflections on Stalker by critic Geoff Dyer. The Guardian article touches on what provides its enduring quality, concluding that enigma and ambiguity reward re-viewing. For me, the Tarkovsky's themes of yearning and redemption are palpable, played out as a journey into a forbidden zone, prompting parallels with the Christian worldview.

Time for another viewing, I think.

Great Modern Buildings

Great Modern Buildings is a feature on the Guardian website, and though it has a pretty limited number of buildings, its combination of slideshow, video and graphics is quite effective. The graphics reminded me of the still brilliant website of the 2004 MOMA exhibition on 'Tall Buildings'. Have another look at it here.