EIFF

After Yang (2022) Review

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Kogonada takes inspiration from Hirokazu Koreeda for his “exceptionally beautiful” 2022 film ‘After Yang’ starring Colin Farrell as the father of a young robot. Review by Mark Carnochan.

The Forgiven (2021) Review

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

John Michael McDonagh returns to form with ‘The Forgiven’ starring Ralph Fiennes and Jessica Chastain, an upper class couple who accidentally kill a Moroccan boy. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Winners (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 24, 2022August 25, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

A young boy seeks to return an Oscar statue to its rightful owner in the UK-financed, Iran-set ‘Winners’ (2022) from director Hassan Nazer. Mark Carnochan reviews.

Full Time (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Eric Gravel directs Laure Calamy in ‘Full Time’ – picture the Safdie Brothers directing a film about a single mother. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Axiom (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Upcoming Swedish director Jöns Jönsson proves he’s a filmmaker to keep your eye on with the subtle but interesting ‘Axiom’ (2022) starring Moritz von Treuenfels. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Official Competition (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martínez star as three filmmakers in ‘Official Competition’, an hilarious satire on the film industry. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Flux Gourmet (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Infamous director Peter Strickland follows his divisive ‘In Fabric’ with 2022’s ‘Flux Gourmet’ starring Asa Butterfield and Gwendoline Christie, a repetitive and messy satire. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Aftersun (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Paul Mescal stars as a dad managing anger issues in father-daughter relationship drama ‘Aftersun’ (2022), from screenwriter-director Charlotte Wells. Mark Carnochan reviews from EIFF.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review

Posted on September 13, 2021November 23, 2021 by Mark Carnochan

The creative minds behind the “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” stage musical have adapted the story for the big screen in what may be 2021’s best movie musical. Mark Carnochan reviews.

The Road Dance (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Mark Carnochan

‘The Road Dance’, from filmmaker Richie Adams and adapted from the book by John MacKay, returns Scottish cinema to its roots, though makes for a frustrating experience. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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