Kevin Ibbotson-Wight
@weaklemondrink
Borders-born Edinburgh based worker/ writer/ runner/ sleeper. A good book, a good film, or a good show and I'm a very happy chap.
Reviews: 870
Other Articles: 267
Moi qui t’aimais
Biopic intending to present the enduring love of a celebrated couple flounders in dispiriting cycles of toxicity
Colours of Time
Clumsy approach to dual timeline undercuts light, undemanding drama about love and art across 130 years
The Musicians
Pleasantly diverting comedy-drama with a musical soul that achieves moments of transcendence
Nouvelle Vague
Linklater’s homage to the French New Wave is a joyous affair, even though it surrenders to the myth of its subject
Glasgow Film Festival Reveals First Titles for 2026
Scotland’s flagship film festival returns for its 22nd edition from 25 February to 8 March 2026
A Magnificent Life
Animated biopic of Marcel Pagnol may be standard fare beneath its surface, but what a gorgeous surface
French Film Festival 2025 Begins this Week
Some of the highlights of the 33rd edition of the French Film Festival
Esther Manito: Slagbomb
A blunt, furious tale of family life with a deceptively warm centre
Marco, the Invented Truth
Brilliant performance anchors this true story but ananswered questions cast a pall over the whole.
Interview: Esther Manito
‘I’m kind of happy in my Eeyore world’. We chat to Esther Manito about her new show ‘Slagbomb’, coming to Edinburgh and Glasgow
The Portuguese House
Stately but thoroughly rewarding film about new beginnings and the healing power of reinvention
Through Rocks and Clouds
Beautiful but overly muted drama sees a familiar battle between tradition and modernity
The Good Manners
Austere Spanish literary adaptation has formal beauty but a certain dramatic lifelessness
Queens
Hugely impressive drama plays out an estranged family’s reconnection against real-world stakes
The Story of Skids – Scotland’s No.1 Punk Band
The tale of the Dunfermline trailblaisers is well told by their engaging frontman
Glasgow Improv Theatre Launches Record-Breaking Six New House Teams
In major boost to Scotland’s growing improv scene, GIT and Acting Coach Scotland make significant investment in local talent
Interview: Mark Watson
We chat to the comedian about his new tour show ‘Before it Overtakes Us’ ahead of his appearance at Aberdeen Comedy Festival
Alice-India: See You in Hell
Strong, energetic hour looks at a familiar narrative from a pleasingly distinctive viewpoint
Eleanor Conway: No Phones in the Hot Tub
The doyenne of gleeful oversharing makes the best of less-than ideal situation
Chokeslam
Phenomenal hour of comedic storytelling captivates whether you’re a spandex enthusiast or no