Eighth Grade
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.
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The Man Who Surprised Everyone
Chupov and Merkulova paint the ungraceful portrait of a struggling man and leave the action seen on screen open to interpretation in THE MAN WHO SURPRISED EVERYONE.
mid90s
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.
Happy as Lazzaro (Lazzaro Felice)
HAPPY AS LAZZARO is a conversation starter which balances nuance and neo-realism with its thoughtful, comedic and magical lead.
¡Nae Pasaran!
¡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.
Disappearance
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.
You Were Never Really Here
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.
Isle of Dogs
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.
Abundant Acreage Available
Rather than abundant acreage, there are only sparse stretches. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.
Submergence
SUBMERGENCE is much like the drowning its lead characters spend time talking about: suffocating, cold, and surrounded by wet fish. Jim Ross reviews at Glasgow Film Festival.