Julie Dawson
Reviews: 182
Other Articles: 4
‘Til Madness Do Us Part (Feng Ai)
Wang Bing’s harrowing documentary proves the spirit of Bedlam lives on in modern day China.
Life After Beth
Jeff Baena’s hilarious zom-rom-com is also a surprisingly sensitive examination of love, loss, and letting go.
My Accomplice
Charlie Weaver Rolfe’s engaging debut is both an offbeat rom-com and a love letter to Bohemian Brighton.
Garnet’s Gold
A superb and visually stunning portrait of a remarkable man stuck in an unremarkable life.
A Dangerous Game
Anthony Baxter’s powerful follow-up to “You’ve Been Trumped” explores the true cost of luxury golf resorts.
Hellion
Sensitive central performances are a highlight of Kat Candler’s authentic coming-of-age tale.
Cathedrals of Culture
A weighty exploration of the role of iconic buildings from a sextet of acclaimed directors.
Sorrow and Joy (Sorg og glæde)
A shockingly compassionate true story of love, illness, and redemption from the man who lived it.
The Incomplete [Der Unfertige]
Jan Soldat’s study of submission offers a striking insight into the psyche of modern Germany.
#ChicagoGirl – The Social Network Takes On a Dictator
A fascinating insight into the developing role of social media in political activism.
One of a Kind (Mon âme par toi guérie)
An understated exploration of the dynamic balance of mysticism and morality.
Displaced Perssons (Familjen Persson i främmande land)
This thoroughly charming documentary proves that “home” can be difficult to define.
Falling Star (Stella Cadente)
Lluís Miñarro’s directorial debut is a visually sumptuous, surreal and sensual take on costume drama.
Stray Dogs (Jiao you)
A beautifully-rendered, highly abstract portrayal of a family on the margins of society.
Club Sandwich (Club Sándwich)
A young boy takes his first steps into adulthood in this touching exploration of the mother-son bond.
The Green Inferno
Eli Roth’s satirical and stomach-churning tale of student activists versus cannibal tribe.
Palo Alto
Gia Coppola’s directorial debut sees four troubled teens struggling with the difficult transition to adulthood.
Manakamana
A contemplative documentary that proves the journey really is more important than the destination.
Something, Anything
First-time director Paul Harrill’s sensitive exploration of one woman’s attempt to escape the shackles of her privileged life.
Fill the Void
An intimate exploration of the struggle between familial duty and personal freedom within Tel Aviv’s Orthodox community.
The Rocky Road of Mental Health
Ahead of the Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival, Julie Dawson writes frankly of her own experiences of depression.