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I Like Movies (2022) Review

Posted on March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Filmmaker Chandler Levack cleverly takes the familiar coming-of-age formula and creates a fresh, enjoyable film. Stars Isaiah Lehtinen, Romina D’Ugo. Review by Mark Carnochan.

War Pony (2023) Review

Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Riley Keough and Gina Gammell direct a slow rumination on the aimless lives of two Native Americans in their Cannes and GFF entry ‘War Pony’. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Polite Society (2023) GFF Review

Posted on March 14, 2023March 14, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

“Truly, a star has been born in Priya Kansara” in Nida Manzoor’s unique British coming-of-age film ‘Polite Society’, a film with all the makings of a smash hit. Review by Mark Carnochan.

God’s Creatures (2022) GFF Review

Posted on March 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Emily Watson and Paul Mescal lead ‘God’s Creatures’, the latest high quality film to come from Ireland. “Rich with subtext and brilliant performances.” Review by Mark Carnochan.

Girl (2023) GFF Review

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

‘Girl’, the debut feature from Adura Onashile and 2023 Glasgow Film Festival opening night gala, features a charming performance from Le’Shantey Bonsu but is generally disappointing. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Surge (2021) Review – GFF

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Guest

Headlined by an unforgettable and unrecognisable performance from Ben Whishaw, ‘Surge’ has a “wild, kinetic energy” that evokes comparisons to ‘Joker’ and ‘Falling Down’. Jack Cameron reviews.

Cowboys (2021) Review – GFF

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Guest

Anna Kerrigan writes and directs Steve Zahn and Jillian Bell in the Tribeca award winning family drama ‘Cowboys’, about a trans boy and his family relationships. Jack Cameron reviews.

Voice of Silence (2021) Review – GFF

Posted on March 4, 2021April 3, 2021 by Guest

Screenwriter-director Hong Eui-jeong announces himself as a talent to look out for in the future in his feature debut ‘Voice of Silence’, an off-kilter South Korean film starring ‘Burning’ actor Yoo Ah-in. Jack Cameron reviews.

Sweetheart (2021) Review – GFF

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Leoni Horton

Marley Morrison British seaside holiday film ‘Sweetheart’, featuring the debuting Nell Barlow, is a nuanced exploration of sexuality and a modern twist in the realm of British film. Leoni Horton reviews.

Enemies of the State (2020) Review

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Guest

Is Matt DeHart a liberating whistleblower in possession of incriminating evidence against the US government or just trying to escape prosecution for heinous crimes? ‘Enemies of the State’ explores, Jack Cameron reviews.

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