[Content warning for the film: suicide mention, abortion] A young woman dressed in 18th century clothing jumps off a boat … More
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First Takes: Sleepless in Seattle
First Takes is a series in our film section where contributors review a classic or iconic film from a modern perspective. Sleepless … More
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Film Review: Talking About Trees – in association with the Africa in Motion Film Festival
Talking About Trees, Suhaib Gasmelbari’s documentary that is screening as part of the 2019 Africa in Motion Festival, is about the film industry in a country where strict … More
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Film Review: A Girl’s Band
[Trigger warning: mentions of sexual violence] “A woman is only respected when she sings well and in tune,” a female … More
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Film Review – Pity Party Film Club Presents: Welcome to the Dollhouse
[Trigger warning: sexual assault mention] American coming-of-age films tend to focus on high school, reminding you of the torture that … More
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So Bad It’s Good: Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging
Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging is the most 2008 film ever. Nothing can catapult me back to being 13 years … More
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Film Review: Eighth Grade – in association with the Glasgow Film Theatre.
Eighth Grade is the first outing from comedian turned writer/director Bo Burnham. Like his comedy, Burnham’s debut cuts through its … More
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Film Review: Whisky Galore
Nothing could make a screening of the 1949 Ealing Comedy Whisky Galore on Burns’ Night more fitting than a complimentary … More
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Film Review: Shirkers
Shirkers delves into the past of director Sandi Tan, where she recalls the production of a film with the same … More
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Film Review: Beats – as a part of the Glasgow Film Festival
The opening scene of ‘Beats’ depicts the wallflower protagonist Johnno and his socially shunned, but well-meaning best friend ‘Spanner’ on … More
