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, TAKE ONE Recommends

Calibre

July 3, 2018 Jim Ross 1 Comment

Jim Ross reviews CALIBRE, an excellent new thriller, which had a premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival and is now available on Netflix

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Searching

June 23, 2018 Jim Ross 1 Comment

Jim Ross reviews thriller SEARCHING – shown entirely through digital technology screens – premiering at the Edinburgh International Film Festival

Festival Coverage, Reviews

¡Nae Pasaran!

March 4, 2018 Jim Ross 1 Comment

¡Nae Pasaran! is an inspiring message that should be heeded by progressives everywhere. You must act. Resist. No Pasaran. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Disappearance

February 24, 2018 Jim Ross

DISAPPEARANCE is a slow-burning but engrossing tale of two young Iranians seeking medical help after they sleep with each other. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

You Were Never Really Here

February 24, 2018 Jim Ross

YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE is a tyrannically taut film that often feels like a 90-minute heart attack. The idea that any film – even one of Ramsay’s own – could make WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN seem relaxed is absurd, yet here it is.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Isle of Dogs

February 23, 2018 Jim Ross

ISLE OF DOGS doesn’t quite scale Wes Anderson’s recent heights, this engaging stop motion animation and Bryan Cranston’s performance are an absolute joy. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival 2018.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

Abundant Acreage Available

February 23, 2018 Jim Ross

Rather than abundant acreage, there are only sparse stretches. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.

Festival Coverage, Reviews

The Divine Order

February 23, 2018 Jim Ross

THE DIVINE ORDER is an enjoyable tale of personal progress mirroring society, despite numerous shortcomings. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival 2018.