Femme (2023) EIFF Review

Femme (2023) EIFF Review

‘Femme’ (2023), from debut feature directors Sam H Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, starring Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George Mackay is a tightly packed punch of a film. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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Past Lives (2023) EIFF Review

Past Lives (2023) EIFF Review

Celine Song offers one of the greatest debut features of all time in ‘Past Lives’ (2023), an achingly beautiful film starring Greta Lee. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (2023) EIFF Review

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (2023) EIFF Review

Hope Dickson Leach fails to find consistent standards and a fresh take on Jekyll and Hyde in ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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Passages (2023) EIFF Review

Passages (2023) EIFF Review

Ira Sachs’ sex-fused relationship drama ‘Passages’ (2023), starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw and Adèle Exarchopoulos, ultimately fails to arouse. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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Talk to Me (2022) Review

Talk to Me (2022) Review

Danny and Michael Philippou of popular YouTube channel RackaRacka have captured the zeitgeist of Gen Z in their supernatural horror ‘Talk to Me’ starring Sophie Wilde. Review by Mark Carnochan.

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Scream Movies Ranked

Scream Movies Ranked

‘Scream’ movies ranked from worst to best, from the original 1996 slasher to 2023 horror ‘Scream VI’ via Wes Craven’s final film, ‘Scream 4’ (2011). List by Mark Carnochan.

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I Like Movies (2022) Review

I Like Movies (2022) Review

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.

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War Pony (2023) Review

War Pony (2023) Review

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.

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Polite Society (2023) GFF Review

Polite Society (2023) GFF Review

“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.

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God’s Creatures (2022) GFF Review

God’s Creatures (2022) GFF Review

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.

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