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) 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MorePassages (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.
Read MoreCannes 2023: Glazer, Loach, Kore-eda, More Announced
Jonathan Glazer is set to release his first film since 2013 at the 2023 Cannes International Film Festival. Full line-up of competition films and premieres here.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreWar 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.
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