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
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.
Read MorePolite 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.
Read MoreGod’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.
Read MoreGirl (2023) GFF Review
‘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.
Read MoreFull Time (2021) EIFF Review
Eric Gravel directs Laure Calamy in ‘Full Time’ – picture the Safdie Brothers directing a film about a single mother. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Read MoreAxiom (2022) EIFF Review
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.
Read MoreAftersun (2022) EIFF Review
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.
Read MoreSediments (2021) Review – BFI Flare
Writer-director Adrián Silvestre is a fly on the wall to document a group of trans women discussing their transitions in ‘Sediments’ (2022). Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreCop Secret (2021) Review – BFI Flare
‘Cop Secret’ (2021), from Iceland international footballer Hannes Þór Halldórsson, is an outlandish and entertaining buddy cop movie. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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March 13, 2023
95th Academy Awards – Oscars Winners 2023
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins big at the 95th Academy