Isle of Dogs (2018) Review
2018 stop motion animation ‘Isle of Dogs’ is a loving ode to dog-kind from famed contemporary auteur Wes Anderson, and features an all-star cast. Christopher Connor reviews.
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Delphine’s Prayers (2021) Open City Documentary Festival Review
‘Delphine’s Prayers’ (2021), from well regarded documentarian Rosine Mbakam, serves as a memoir by its subject, a Belgian immigrant with a traumatic, perspective-shifting story. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Charlotte Ginsborg coronavirus pandemic documentary ‘Songs for the River’ highlights social and political issues from the perspective of a small London community. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
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Inspired by the work of Jean-Luc Godard, Vincent Meessen’s ‘Juste un mouvement’ (2021) documentary on Senegalese left-wing revolutionary Omar Blondin Diop, review. By Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read MoreEverybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021) Review
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.
Read MoreShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Review
Marvel’s first true martial arts film is endlessly thrilling, funny and heartfelt. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu and Awkwafina. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.
Read More‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ at 10 – Review
10 years on from its 2011 release, Tomas Alfredson’s film adaptation of John le Carré’s “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” feels more relevant and connective today than ever. Sam Sewell-Peterson reviews.
Read MoreThe Road Dance (2021) EIFF Review
‘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.
Read MoreCandyman (2021) Review
Nia DaCosta horror sequel ‘Candyman’ (2021), from producer and co-writer Jordan Peele, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, feels less organic and poised than the original. Kieran Judge reviews.
Read MoreThe Nest (2021) Review
‘The Nest’ (2021), from ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ director Sean Durkin, features a career-defining Carrie Coon performance that deserves to be seen on the big screen. Charlie Gardiner reviews.
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