A Sudden Flicker of Light by David Thomson review – a brilliantly eccentric history of the movies David Thomson's latest book, "A Sudden Flicker of Light", is a testament to the enduring power of cinema.
The film critic and historian chronicles over a century of Hollywood history in a sprawling, eccentric account that is as much a love letter to the industry as it is a critical analysis.
Thomson's passion for cinema is evident on every page, but his privileged position as a white, male film critic also shapes his perspective.