All posts by Jim Ross

Jim has written about film since freelance since 2010, and is a co-founder and the Editor-in-Chief of TAKE ONE Magazine. From 2011-2014 he was a regular co-host of Cambridge 105FM's film review show. Since moving back to Edinburgh he is a regular review and debate contributor on EH-FM radio's Cinetopia film show. He has worked on the submissions panel at Cambridge Film Festival and Edinburgh Short Film Festival, hosted Q&As there and at Edinburgh's Africa In Motion, and is a former Deputy Director of Cambridge African Film Festival. He is Scottish, which you would easily guess from his accent.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

The Sisters Brothers

February 22, 2019 Jim Ross

Jacques Audiard might have tailored a slightly ill-fitting suit of great materials, but inside is an enjoyable yarn and captivating characters. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Kia and Cosmos

February 21, 2019 Jim Ross

A charming story, the lead performances and director Sudipto Roy’s eye leave an affectionate imprint with KIA AND COSMOS. Jim Ross reviews the UK premiere at Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Styx

February 18, 2019 Jim Ross

STYX presents a personal moral quandary to comment on wider global issues, Wolfgang Fischer directing a superb performance from Susanne Wolff. Jim Ross reviews.

Reviews, TAKE ONE Recommends

If Beale Street Could Talk

February 14, 2019 Jim Ross 1 Comment

It might not shine as brightly as MOONLIGHT, but IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK is a wonderful romance that evokes a sense of time and place whilst it reaches out to modern audiences. Jim Ross reviews.

Interviews

Jamie Robson Interview

February 13, 2019 Jim Ross

Jamie Robson is an actor who has won a number of awards – including from TAKE ONE – for his acting in shorts in 2018. He took the time to speak to Jim Ross about the opinions and experiences that inform his approach to acting and filmmaking.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Eighth Grade

February 8, 2019 Jim Ross

Like a lot of teenagers, EIGHTH GRADE is funny, awkward, and ambitious – it is a film that represents an accomplished graduation for both Bo Burnham and Elsie Fisher. Jim Ross reviews ahead of Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

mid90s

February 2, 2019 Jim Ross 1 Comment

Although not immune to dragging on in its quest for authenticity, MID90S ragtaggy candour should win affection. Jim Ross reviews ahead of its screenings at Glasgow and Berlinale 2019.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

We Are Little Zombies

January 29, 2019 Jim Ross

Premiering at Sundance, Mikato Nagahisa’s debut feature WE ARE LITTLE ZOMBIES follows four Japanese orphans escape into a fantasy of bright colours, video game noises and characters, and upbeat music. Jim Ross reviews.