Arthur Vance

Senior Film Critic & Editor-at-Large

With a career spanning three decades, Arthur Vance is one of the most respected voices in film criticism. After receiving his doctorate in Film Studies from Cambridge, he began his career at The Saturday Post, where he became lead critic in 1995. He has served on the juries for the Cannes and Berlin film festivals and is a passionate advocate for film preservation. His 2010 book, 'Shadows on the Silver Screen,' is considered a foundational text on post-war European cinema. At Cultural Watchlist, Arthur focuses on long-form analysis and contextualizing new releases within the grand tapestry of film history.