Contributor Ed Gibbs

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Review

Citizen K

by Ed Gibbs

Documentary maker Alex Gibney surveys post-Soviet Russia via the strange tale of Mikhail Khodorkovsky.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
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State Funeral – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

A chilling doc on the bizarre spectacle of the Russian people grieving over the death of Stalin.
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Citizen K – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Documentary legend Alex Gibney investigates the current state of Russia through the story of fallen oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
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Review

Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love

by Ed Gibbs

Documentarian Nick Broomfield shows his romantic side with this touching portrait of Leonard Cohen and his muse.

4
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
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Festivals

A new documentary exposes the devastating reality of fish farming

by Ed Gibbs

Artifishal reveals the grim impact humanity is having on wild salmon populations.
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You Don’t Nomi – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Paul Verhoeven’s infamously trashy Showgirls is reappraised by commentators and fans ahead of its 25th anniversary.
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Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Leonard Cohen’s muse takes centre stage in this haunting film from Nick Broomfield.
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Stanley Nelson’s look at the 20th century jazz icon reveals a troubled soul rarely at peace with himself.
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Shooting the Mafia – first look review

by Ed Gibbs

Documentarian Kim Longinotto explores the Mafia’s grip on Sicily through the lens of photojournalist Letizia Battaglia.
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Review

Rudeboy: The Story of Trojan Records

by Ed Gibbs

The ground-breaking label marks its half-century with a glossy new documentary celebrating its legacy.

3
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect

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