Jason Wood

In this compelling series of conversations, Matt Johnson?songwriter and founder of legendary band THE THE?sits down with BFI Executive Director Jason Wood to reflect on over four decades of fearless artistry. From the band?s post-punk origins to their critically acclaimed 2024 album ?Ensoulment?, Johnson shares candid insights into his life and music.Renowned for his raw emotional depth and razor-sharp socio-political commentary, Johnson offers a revealing self-portrait as someone who has never shied away from exploring life?s darkest corners. Jason Wood is Executive Director of Public Programmes and Audiences at BFI. His other books include 100 American Independent Films, Nick Broomfield: Documenting Icons, The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema, 100 Road Movies and 100 American Independent Films

Twelve years ago, Amores Perros erupted in the cinemas across the world and announced the arrival of Mexican film-makers. The film-makers profiled in that book have now come of age and have made a decisive impact on the international cinema scene The last few years Mexican film-makers winning the Best Director Oscars 5 times, and Best Picture 4 times: Alfonso Cuaron with Gravity and Roma. Alejandro Inarritu with Birdman and The Revenant Guillermo del Toro with The Shape of Water This revised edition of The Faber Book of Mexican Cinema brings this astounding story up to date, as well as profiling the next generation, waiting in the wings.