Boyz in the Wood
BOYZ IN THE WOOD is a fast-paced bumper car ride, with great comic timing and a sprinkling of social awareness. Jim Ross reviews the Edinburgh Film Festival opener.
Category Archives: Reviews
We The Animals
Although there is little that allows WE THE ANIMALS to stand apart, Jeremiah Zagar’s feature is a wonderfully made film that will sweep you up into its story. Jim Ross reviews.
Prophecy
Peter Howson sends us on a ‘fast-track to Hell’ in a fascinating look at the creation of his tragically alluring work, the titular PROPHECY. Murray Ferguson reviews
Focus on Chile 2019
Focus on Chile 2019 provided an excellent introduction to Chilean cinema and culture, from the repressive 1970s and 80s to the present day. Chris Dobson reviews.
The Music and Us
THE MUSIC AND US is a dream-like filmic memory of a relationship which no longer exists. Francesca Woulfe reviews at IberoDocs.
Thunder Road
Jim Cummings bitingly funny and profoundly sad debut, THUNDER ROAD, has finally come to UK cinemas after its premiere at the 2018 SXSW festival. Ben Woodard reviews.
The Death Of Dick Long
Elle spoke to director Daniel Scheinert during Sundance London, and you can read their discussion here. In a small town such as this film’s in Alabama, news travels pretty fast – including the most recent town scandal, the death of Dick Long. After a wild night of partying with his friends, Dick’s body turns up … Continue reading The Death Of Dick Long
Jellyfish
Liv Hill’s firestarter performance keeps JELLYFISH from becoming unrelentingly depressing. A celebration of endurance, maybe, but one which questions just how much people can take. Scott Wilson reviews.
The Nightingale
THE NIGHTINGALE redefines all preconceptions you have about horror films and sheds a harsh light some of the most disturbing and untold aspects of colonialism in Australia; the most nauseating of which is the truth that lies within them. Director Jennifer Kent is a detailed and masterful storyteller, painting the film with the same skin-crawling … Continue reading The Nightingale
Magical Nights (Notti Magiche)
MAGICAL NIGHTS is a cheeky, dark peek behind the curtain into a world of delusional fantasy. Murray Ferguson reviews from the Italian Film Festival.