2023 review

Cobweb (2023) Review

Posted on September 4, 2023September 4, 2023 by Kieran Judge

Samuel Bodin horror ‘Cobweb’ (2023) is a daring push at formula, a film ever-so-close to being one of cinema’s surprises of the year. Stars Lizzy Caplan. Review by Kieran Judge.

Fremont (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Babak Jalali’s ‘Fremont’ (2023), about an Afghan woman living in the United States, won’t be a film for everyone but has a charm that is difficult to resist. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Kill (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on September 1, 2023April 2, 2024 by Mark Carnochan

Adapted from a short film, Rodger Griffiths’ feature directorial debut ‘Kill’ (2023) leaves you with thoughts of what could have been. Review by Mark Carnochan.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023) Review

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Emi Grant

Adam Sandler and family come together to make ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’, a heartwarming Netflix Original comedy about coming of age. Review by Emi Grant.

Femme (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

‘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.

Past Lives (2023) Review

Posted on August 24, 2023February 19, 2024 by Mark Carnochan

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.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

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.

Passages (2023) EIFF Review

Posted on August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

Ira Sachs’ sex-fused relationship drama ‘Passages’ (2023), starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw and Adèle Exarchopoulos, ultimately fails to arouse. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023) Review

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Martha Lane

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ is a love letter to the Ninja Turtles of the past, while creating something new and completely captivating. Review by Martha Lane.

Sharksploitation (2023) Review

Posted on August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 by Kieran Judge

‘Sharksploitation’, the shark film Shudder documentary, is a celebration of cinema that highlights real world issues and will give you plenty of films for your watchlists. Review by Kieran Judge.

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