Mark Carnochan
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.
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.
Read MoreEnys Men (2022) Review
Mark Jenkin follows his critically acclaimed feature debut ‘Bait’ with new colour horror film ‘Enys Men’ (2022), an example of his filmmaking prowess. Review by Mark Carnochan.
Read MoreThe Closure of Edinburgh Filmhouse, Edinburgh International Film Festival: What It Means to Me
The instant closures of Edinburgh Filmhouse and Edinburgh International Film Festival will have profound effects on wider culture, as explained in this personal essay from Mark Carnochan.
Read MoreEdinburgh International Film Festival Ceases Trading, Administrators Called In
The Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), the charity that runs Edinburgh and Aberdeen Filmhouse, as well as the Edinburgh International Film Festival, has ceased trading. Report by Mark Carnochan.
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