Poor Things Film Review: Ode to the Inner ‘Monster’
Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is an exquisitely layered ode to our inner ‘monsters’, revolving around a woman who dares to be free in a society dominated by men.
The Promised Land (Bastarden) Film Review
Nickolaj Arcel’s The Promised Land (Bastarden) is a poignant, if a bit bleak, tale of determination and struggle, with the lesson being that you can’t always do it alone.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: Film Review
Short but very sweet, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a concentrated dose of Anderson’s symmetrical style.
Hollywoodgate Film Review: Effective Documentary
Ibrahim Nash’at’s Hollywoodgate pointedly shows the power of the Taliban, with a quietly menacing focus on the role the US and NATO played in encouraging it.
Fremont: Edinburgh Film Review
Fremont is a darkly comedic and reliably heartfelt meditation on immigrant culture in all its overwhelming ubiquity.
Kill (2024) Film Review: Sharp & Gritty Thriller
Kill is a non-stop thriller that weaves an intricate tale of family, coercion and trauma into its relentless rampage of revenge.
Property: Edinburgh Film Review
Property is a relentless thriller that examines just how far people will go in order to protect themselves and those they love.
Landscape with Invisible Hand Review
Landscape With Invisible Hand paints an off-putting, unpredictable alien invasion picture that any fan of strange, thoughtful science fiction should seek out.
Silent Roar (2023) Film Review
Silent Roar is an admirably poignant meditation on grief, religion, and the often ineffable connection between the two.
Red, White & Royal Blue: Movie Review
Matthew López’s charming and sweet Prime Video movie Red, White & Royal Blue is a glorious win for romantic comedies.