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Festivals

The best new films at the 2019 Glasgow Film Festival

by Josh Slater-Williams

Highlights from this year’s programme, including a tribute to legendary DoP Robby Müller.
Review

Maiden

by Josh Slater-Williams

This timely documentary recounts the inspiring story of a female sailing crew’s round-the-world voyage.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
3
In Retrospect
Festivals

Beats – first look review

by Josh Slater-Williams

Two best friends have the night of their young lives in Brian Welsh’s rave-era coming-of-ager.
Festivals

David Dastmalchian on poverty and abuse drama All Creatures Here Below

by Josh Slater-Williams

The character actor and screenwriter talks presenting truth on screen, and what he’s learned from his time in Marvel’s Cinematic Universe.
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A beginner’s guide to the films of Lee Chang-dong

by Josh Slater-Williams

To celebrate the release of Burning, we survey the South Korean writer/director’s earlier work.
Review

Waru

by Josh Slater-Williams

Eight Māori female directors combine for this heart-rending drama centred around a young boy’s funeral.

4
Anticipation
3
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Review

Shirkers

by Josh Slater-Williams

The curious tale of a first feature stolen by a crew member is the subject of Sandi Ten’s fascinating autobiographical documentary.

3
Anticipation
4
Enjoyment
4
In Retrospect
Festivals

The sex work-positive horror written by a former camgirl

by Josh Slater-Williams

Filmmakers Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber discuss their provocative techno-thriller Cam.
Festivals

The 10 best films from the 2018 Locarno Film Festival

by Josh Slater-Williams

A smörgåsbord of international cinematic treasures was on offer at this year’s festival.
Festivals

Unicorn Store – first look review

by Josh Slater-Williams

Brie Larson directs and stars in this free-spirited indie comedy about a woman in pursuit of a pet unicorn.

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