Dirty God
DIRTY GOD remains an impressive debut not only for lead Vicky Knight but also as Sacha Polak’s first English-language feature. Murray Ferguson reviews.
Category Archives: Reviews
Yesterday
Although YESTERDAY has its issues, the performances and neat story concept will leave you feeling entertained and energetic. Joshua Ragan reviews at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Love Type D
LOVE TYPE D has a very familiar look and feel, but the gene pool of this comedy is wide enough to result in the DNA of a healthy success of a film. Jim Ross reviews at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The Puppetmaster
Edinburgh’s Scene Taiwan Film Festival programmed THE PUPPETMASTER (1993) during its June run, and the film emerges as possibly the apotheosis of Hou Hsiao-hsien’s art. Marc Nelson reviews.
Aniara
Pella Kågerman and Hugo Lilja’s ANIARA is a slickly allegorical take on the doomed space flight archetype, that stands out in a crowded genre landscape. Jim Ross reviews at Edinburgh International Film Festival.
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.
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.