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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Girl (2023) GFF Review

Girl (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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Call Me Chihiro (2023) Review

Call Me Chihiro (2023) Review

Rikiya Imaizumi’s Netflix Original ‘Call Me Chihiro’ (2023), is a quiet look at a lonely life that lacks the warmth and satisfaction you may expect. Review by Martha Lane.

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Cocaine Bear (2023) Review

Cocaine Bear (2023) Review

‘Cocaine Bear’, from director Elizabeth Banks, isn’t mesmerizing cinema, but it was never expected to be; it is amusing and well made. Review by Jacob Davis.

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Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022) Review

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2022) Review

Dean Fleischer Camp and Jenny Slate enchant with their lovable stop-motion animation ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’, one of the most human experiences of recent times. Review by John McDonald.

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Joyland (2022) Review

Joyland (2022) Review

Controversial Pakistan film ‘Joyland’, from debut writer-director Saim Sadiq, starring Ali Junejo and Alina Khan, will leave you with a new perspective on life. Review by Rob Jones.

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Review

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) Review

Marvel Studios’ 2023 ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania’ shows some imaginative flourishes, Jonathan Majors proving himself a charismatic villain. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

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Women Talking (2022) Review

Women Talking (2022) Review

Sarah Polley’s Oscar-nominated ‘Women Talking’ (2022) starring Rooney Mara, Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley, is an empathetic conversation about sexual assault and community. Review by Emi Grant.

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Knock at the Cabin (2023) Review

Knock at the Cabin (2023) Review

M Night Shyamalan asks apocalypse-sized questions in his newest campy and philosophical film Knock at the Cabin (2022) starring Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff. Review by Emi Grant.

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The Whale (2022) Review

The Whale (2022) Review

Darren Aronofsky adapts Samuel D. Hunter’s stage play in an attempt to speak to the truths in each of us, Brendan Fraser a charismatic and empathetic lead. Review by Katie Doyle.

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