Ian Haydn Smith

Ian Haydn Smith, author of The Short History of Photography, Cult Filmmakers and the upcoming The Short Story of Film. He is editor of Curzon magazine and 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (8th edition). He lives in London.

10 Documentaries Everyone Should See

10 Documentaries Everyone Should See

Ian Haydn Smith | September 20, 2019

Top picks for the best documentaries about music, sports, true crime, food and more.

Fabulous Film Festivals Around the Country—and the World

Fabulous Film Festivals Around the Country—and the World

Ian Haydn Smith | February 7, 2019

Love films and travel? Plan a trip around a film festival in Hollywood, the Big Apple, the Czech Republic or even more exotic places.

More Great Movies You’ve Never Heard Of

More Great Movies You’ve Never Heard Of

Ian Haydn Smith | May 8, 2018

If you’re looking for something different for movie night, here are some obscure but amazing movies you can stream.

The Best Movies You’ve Never Heard Of

The Best Movies You’ve Never Heard Of

Ian Haydn Smith | May 7, 2017

If you’re tired of searching through the same old streaming movie selections, check out these obscure but wonderful, memorable and moving films.