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Winners (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 24, 2022August 25, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

A young boy seeks to return an Oscar statue to its rightful owner in the UK-financed, Iran-set ‘Winners’ (2022) from director Hassan Nazer. Mark Carnochan reviews.

Full Time (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Eric Gravel directs Laure Calamy in ‘Full Time’ – picture the Safdie Brothers directing a film about a single mother. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Axiom (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Upcoming Swedish director Jöns Jönsson proves he’s a filmmaker to keep your eye on with the subtle but interesting ‘Axiom’ (2022) starring Moritz von Treuenfels. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Official Competition (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Oscar Martínez star as three filmmakers in ‘Official Competition’, an hilarious satire on the film industry. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Flux Gourmet (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Infamous director Peter Strickland follows his divisive ‘In Fabric’ with 2022’s ‘Flux Gourmet’ starring Asa Butterfield and Gwendoline Christie, a repetitive and messy satire. Review by Mark Carnochan.

Aftersun (2022) EIFF Review

Posted on August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 by Mark Carnochan

Paul Mescal stars as a dad managing anger issues in father-daughter relationship drama ‘Aftersun’ (2022), from screenwriter-director Charlotte Wells. Mark Carnochan reviews from EIFF.

The Road Dance (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on September 2, 2021April 16, 2024 by Mark Carnochan

‘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.

Mad God (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Mark Carnochan

Phil Tippett, the man behind visual effects on the likes of ‘Jurassic Park’, directs stop motion animation ‘Mad God’, nightmare fuel 30 years in the making. Mark Carnochan reviews.

Annette (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 27, 2021April 16, 2024 by Mark Carnochan

Sparks and Leos Carax combine for the unique and interesting movie musical ‘Annette’, starring Adam Driver and Marion Cotillard. Mark Carnochan reviews.

Mandibles (2021) EIFF Review

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Mark Carnochan

‘Mandibles’ (2020/21), the latest film from French director Quentin Dupieux and starring Adèle Exarchopoulos, is a significant drop in quality from ‘Deerskin’. Mark Carnochan reviews.

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