Shadow Dancer
James Marsh’s portrayal of pre-peace process Belfast features strong performances and a beautifully ambiguous denoument, writes Edd Elliott.
Category Archives: Reviews
The Imposter
A pathological liar and serial impersonator insinuates himself into the grieving family of a missing child. Lillie Davidson reviews Bart Layton’s fascinating true story of deceit and self-deception.
The Bird (L'Oiseau)
Although THE BIRD never really takes flight, it’s an involving piece where the heart and emotion lies in what goes unsaid, says Jim Ross
The Forgiveness of Blood
THE FORGIVENESS OF BLOOD is fantastically involving tale about the suppression of youth by ancient traditions, says Jim Ross
Pussy Riot: Malenkaya Veruschka
Vasili Pichul’s LITTLE VERA, written by Pichul’s wife, is the story of a Russian teenager’s struggles with patriarchy and perestroika. Rosy Hunt reviews.
Beat It
A look at some of the outstanding works of Takeshi Kitano (ZATOICHI, “Takeshi’s Castle”), whose latest film OUTRAGE BEYOND will be released in Japan on 6th October, after premiering at Venice and making its US debut at Toronto in September. Cross fingers for a UK release date this year!
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Alison Klayman’s documentary is a fascinating and often inspiring portrait of the famous artist and activist, writes Jim Ross
Jackpot (Arme Riddere)
Although quite enjoyable, you’ll be left feeling that JACKPOT is a mish-mash of much better films, writes Jim Ross
Searching For Sugar Man
SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN continues a great year for the musical documentary, writes Jim Ross
Brave
BRAVE is a very fresh approach to create a funny and emotional adventure. It ranks among Pixar’s best, writes Fiona Scoble.