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Jonny Sweet

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After four years in the wanderlust wilderness, Jonny Sweet is back to the homeland to gorge himself on musical and cinematic catnip and scribble furiously in dimly lit rooms.

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Reviews: 347
Other Articles: 75
Edinburgh Filmhouse

The Workshop

Compelling study of the psyche of disillusioned youth.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

78/52

Interesting but overwrought dissection of the famous shower scene in Psycho.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Loving Vincent

A beautifully rendered, hypnotic homage to Van Gogh’s work.

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Alba

Absorbing insight into the pains of being an introverted 11-year-old.

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Rara

Brilliantly delicate examination of family life, growing pains and societal homophobia.

King's Theatre

The Kite Runner

Well-paced adaptation of the original with superb emotional punch.

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Smoke and Mirrors

Sleek and snappy depiction of the man who defrauded a whole country.

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Arctic

Bleak social realism puts the spotlight on Spain’s forgotten youths.