Austin Collings

WATCH: New BLACKLUNG Video

Austin Collings talks us through the process of directing the video for BLACKLUNG's new, coalition-slaying slice of Kraut-disco, Black Bones

Ray Gosling RIP

Writer, broadcaster and activist passes away aged 74

An Alternative Visual Poem: In Praise Of Southcliffe

Brilliant new Channel 4 series Southcliffe is a rare television programme that succeeds in capturing contemporary malaise. Austin Collings writes in praise of a challenging drama

Ghost Outfit

I Want You To Destroy Me

Sways Records, Manchester: When The Gatefolds Open

Post Factory indie in Manchester is just the establishment in disguise, argues Austin Collings, and Sways Records are the solution. Contains a gratuitous photograph of a naked man holding a rifle

Before And After The Grass Arena: John Healy Interviewed

Austin Collings chats with author, chess master, ex-prisoner and former boxing champion John Healy, the subject of new documentary Barbaric Genius, which opens this weekend. Chess photograph by Glyn Roberts

Top Boy: Why The Kids Are Not Alright by Austin Collings

Unflinching documentation not rabid accusation needs to be leveled at the drug dealing industry in this country argues Austin Collings

A Shot in the Dark: 16mm’s Last Reel

Independent filmmaker Austin Collings laments the uncompromising rush to 'go digital' as 16mm film stock goes on the endangered species list.

The Inevitable Rise And Fall Of The UK Film Council

Last week's decision by the Coalition Government to close the UK Film Council offended many. But, argues Austin Collings, it was an organisation that represented the worst side of London-centric English culture under New Labour

Red Riding & The English Malady: The Influence of Gordon Burn

Austin Collings pens a tribute to Gordon Burn and looks at David Peace's fantastic _Red Riding_ series

Book Review: The Last Mad Surge of Youth by Mark Hodkinson

Teeth Of The Sea

Orphaned By The Ocean

Remembering Eraserhead, and 20 More of the Best Movie Posters Ever

With the long-awaited release of David Lynch's masterpiece _Eraserhead_ on DVD region 2, Austin Collings misses the enigma of the original as opitomised in its iconic poster. Plus, The Quietus collects the other 20 most enticing posters of all time.

The Quietus Looks Back at Alex Cox’s Moviedrome

_Moviedrome_ was a cult movie showcase hosted by one of Britain's best cult directors. Austin Collings remembers many a Sunday night curled up with Alex Cox, whose new book _X-films: True Confessions of a Radical Filmmaker_ is out now.

Manchester, So Much To Answer For. A City Accused

Any day now a horde of parka wearing divs will pile out off various National Express coaches clutching new reissues by The Smiths, New Order and the Inspirals, on their way to Uni in Manchester. Let it fucking go already says Austin Collings