Ghost Light, directed by Amir Faress and Gregory Lee Kenyon, is an atmospheric thriller centered on an actress embroiled in a legal battle over her historic playhouse. While Lisa Blake Richards delivers a compelling performance, the narrative becomes convoluted and loses tension. Despite its unevenness, the film effectively captures a haunting ambiance and remains engaging for genre fans.
"Premature," directed by Kevin Walls, is a Scottish romantic comedy exploring the awkward journey of two financially strained flatmates, Eilidh and Cameron, who accidentally conceive a child. Despite a limited budget and a script with uneven dialogue, the film showcases strong performances and authentic humor, establishing Walls as a promising new talent in Scottish cinema.
Holy Days is a charming road comedy featuring three nuns on a mission, showcasing strong performances amid nostalgic humor and stunning New Zealand landscapes.
Unlike its predecessors in the Twisted Childhood Universe, this film seemed to lack the camp and silliness that comes from making nasty versions of childhood icons. Despite all of this, the Twisted Childhood Universe is still inherently a fun idea and has potential to make creative films, but when it comes to the abysmal portrayal of children in this one, to quote one of the final lines of the film, “Don’t do it again, OK?”
Truth & Treason, directed by Matt Whitaker, explores the story of Helmuth Hubener, a teenager resisting the Nazi regime. The film emphasizes the power of language and the moral complexities faced by its characters. While impactful and politically relevant, the storytelling sometimes sacrifices intimacy, distancing the audience from the protagonist's journey.
Class Act - March featured work from Firrhill High School, Craigroyston High School, Tynecastle High School, Leith Academy as well as Intercultural Youth Scotland Class Act Ukraine in Scotland 2024 - Tickets: £5.00 (Con. available) Nurturing talents and unlocking potential for sixty years has been a core ethos for the Traverse Theatre. While many talented new … Continue reading Have a Gander: Class Act – Traverse Theatre
Written by Jennie Gilbertson and Aline Gordon Directed by Jennie Gilbertson Scotland/1933/56mins ★★★★ A cash grab, at worst propaganda, nostalgia and the "good old times" frequently find themselves utilised for ill will in contemporary cinema. But the preservation of film, particularly silent-era pieces outside of Hollywood, has a more nuanced and vital place in cinematic lineage. … Continue reading Review: The Rugged Island: A Shetland Lyric, Hippodrome Silent Film Festival 2024
Based on Iolanthe by Gilbert and Sullivan Additional Lyrics by Lewis Eggeling Script by Fraser Grant and Rosalyn Harper Directed by Hunter King Tickets from £10.00 ★★★ In an age where the dying guttural roars of the past clamber onto their grip of the world, it’s only right to put faith into newer generations to … Continue reading Review: Biolanthe – Summerhall, Edinburgh
Written by Stephen Christopher & Graeme Smith Directed by Jordan Blackwood Review by Marina Funcasta Tickets from £12.00 ★★★★ For all the hullabaloo that transcends between theatre and football as arguments erupt over funding and political ‘preferential treatment’ - each receives in the eyes of the other; the pair find themselves on the same side. Whether it’s … Continue reading Review: The Scaff – A Play, Pie, and a Pint at The Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Directed by Philip Franks Written by Torben Betts Review by Annie Aslett Tickets from £19.00 ★★★ Murder In The Dark, a new horror play by Torben Betts, is winging its way around the UK and arrived at Glasgow’s Pavillion Theatre this week. The UK tour of Danny Robins’ smash hit 2:22: A Ghost Story will have whetted audience appetites for scares - how … Continue reading Review: A Murder in the Dark – The Pavilion, Glasgow
