Tony Rayns
Writing
Born: September 20, 1948
Birthplace: Oxford, England, UK
Antony Keith Graham Rayns (20 September 1948 – 7 July 2026) was a British writer, commentator, film festival programmer and screenwriter. He wrote for the underground publication Cinema Rising before contributing to the Monthly Film Bulletin from the December 1970. He contributed writings to Sight & Sound from the 1970s, and also contributed to Time Out, Melody Maker, and Film Comment.
Filmography (31 titles)
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Tony Rayns, the Not-So-Distant Observer
2012Movie
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Hold You Tight
1998Movie
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Virtuous Women
1987Movie
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Crystal Gazing
1982Movie
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Derek Jarman: A Portrait
1991Movie
An Innovative Feature Film Debut: Tony Rayns on the Black Cannon Incident
2019Movie
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Legend of the Dragon: Tony Rayns on Bruce Lee
2023Movie
Serialized Success
2013Movie
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Jury
2013Movie
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New Chinese Cinema
1989Movie
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Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema
1998Movie
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Visions Cinema: Film as a Way of Life: Hong Kong Cinema - A Report by Tony Rayns
1983Movie
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An American Picture: Tony Rayns on 'An American Tragedy'
2024Movie
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Home Movies 1971-81
1985Movie
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The Rediscovery of a Significant Part in Film History
2022Movie
Slicing At The Stars
2023Movie
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Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
2014Movie
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A Different Kind of Chinese War Film: Tony Rayns on Wreaths at the Foot of the Mountain
2023Movie
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Seven Samurai: Origins and Influences
2006Movie
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Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
2004Movie
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Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
1983Movie
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Visions Cinema: Cinema in China - An Account by Tony Rayns
1983Movie
Tony Rayns on Pigs and Battleships
2009Movie
Tony Rayns on Cruel Story of Youth
2015Movie
