Interview: Gerard Johnson & Polly Maberly On Odyssey, Film Influences, Continued Importance Of Cinemas & More
To celebrate the release of ODYSSEY, the new film from acclaimed filmmaker Gerard Johnson that is in UK cinemas now,...
2025 Edinburgh Film Festival
On the Sea Review (Thessaloniki International Film Festival 2025)
On the Sea is like a Sunday read; as if begotten from a contemporary literary classic, this story sets out...
Christy Review
As a 17-year-old, Christy (Danny Power) is almost out of the foster system, and the road ahead is uncertain. His...
Islands Review
A vaguely unsettling, metamorphosing story that almost hits the mark. There’s a strong sense that something is deeply wrong for...
Young Mothers Review
With their latest feature, Young Mothers, the Dardenne Brothers once again demonstrate their trademark empathy and gentle eye for social...
Odyssey Review (Frightfest 2025)
Gerard Johnson's gritty urban thriller, Odyssey, amplifies the greed and ruthlessness of the London property market into a cacophony of...
Redux Redux Review (Edinburgh/ FrightFest 2025)
High-concept Sci-Fi shocker blending narrative elements of The Terminator and Groundhog Day to entertaining effect. Irene is a grieving mother...
Misper Review (EIFF 2025)
Grief is an emotion we are all destined to encounter. It’s not a matter of if, but when. When will...
Sorry, Baby Review
In Sorry, Baby, protagonist Agnes often ponders her future and, specifically, the absence of certain things in it. “I don’t...
Abdolreza Kahani’s Mortician Wins Top Prize At Edinburgh Film Festival
2025 Edinburgh Film Festival concludes tonight for another year and the festival announces it's competition winners. Abdolreza Kahani’s Mortician and...
The Golden Spurtle Review (EIFF 2025)
Oatmeal, water, and salt — humble ingredients that form the backbone of a staple Scottish breakfast: porridge. Far from being...
Walk With Me Review (EIFF 2025)
A single diagnosis can change every aspect of your life forever. That one moment can ripple and influence not only...
Case 137 Review (EIFF 2025)
Police accountability has become a prominent theme in police procedurals. While these ideas were explored thematically before George Floyd's death,...
Concessions Review (EIFF 2025)
The movie theatre experience is a fading art. The rise of streaming and the decline in cinema attendance post-COVID, caused...