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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
Odeon Lothian Road

Cages

Parable about poverty is dripping with symbolism but short on substance

Vue Omni Centre

I See You

Shape-shifting thriller intrigues more than it emotes

Vue Omni Centre

Strange But True

Strong twist can’t paper over plot inconsistencies in taut thriller.

Preview

New Cinema Releases June 2019

Free-spirited 50-somethings, extra-terrestrial sexuality experiments and Libyan female footballers star in June’s cinematic programme.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Long Shot

Tonally confused rom-com is lesser than the sum of its parts.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Happy as Lazzaro

Beguiling magic realism doubles up as religious parable and social commentary.

Lauriston Hall

Mujer(es)

Relaxed exhibition of short films challenging the female gaze.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Girl

Engaging, empathetic look at the struggles of a teenage transgender ballerina.

Edinburgh Filmhouse

Beautiful Boy

Uncomfortable portrayal of the impact of addiction upon others.

Cameo

Capernaum

Eviscerating and absorbing look at child neglect and poverty on the streets of Beirut.