review

Girl (2023) GFF Review

Posted on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023 by Mark Carnochan

‘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.

Call Me Chihiro (2023) Review

Posted on March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 by Martha Lane

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.

Stranger at the Gate (2022) Short Film Review

Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at the 95th Academy Awards, Oscars 2023, Stranger at the Gate “encourages love in the face of fear”. Review by Joseph Wade.

Cocaine Bear (2023) Review

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by Jacob Davis

‘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.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022) Short Film Review

Posted on February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 by Joseph Wade

Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne lead the all-star Oscars Animated Short nominee ‘The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse’ from Charlie Mackesy. Review by Joseph Wade.

Joyland (2022) Review

Posted on February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Guest

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.

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

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

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.

‘Army of Darkness’ at 30 – Review

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by Guest

‘Evil Dead’ trilogy conclusion ‘Army of Darkness’ turns 30, and it’s more ridiculous than ever before. From the mind of Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell. Review by Kae M.

Brian and Charles (2022) Review

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Sam Sewell-Peterson

If you like deadpan delivery and surreal asides, you’ll have a great time with British mockumentary ‘Brian and Charles’ (2022), from David Earl and Chris Hayward. Review by Sam Sewell-Peterson.

Women Talking (2022) Review

Posted on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by Emi Grant

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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