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Kevin Ibbotson-Wight

@weaklemondrink

Bio

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.

26 Jun 2019

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Unstoppable


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Memorable characters abound in fairly satisfying but tonally iffy action comedy

25 Jun 2019


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Extreme Job


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Broad but very funny police farce casts a critical eye at consumerism.


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Scheme Birds


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Bleak but ultimately beautiful coming-of-age documentary.


24 Jun 2019

23 Jun 2019

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Robert the Bruce


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Earnest and overwrought historical drama undone by its own ambition.


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Nicole Palo


Interview

We chat to the writer and director about her offbeat rom-com Emma Peeters

21 Jun 2019

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H0us3


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Intriguing concept spoiled by leaden writing and unforgivable narrative twist.


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Aurora


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Culture clash rom-com is a playful and poignant delight.

20 Jun 2019


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Bait


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Stunning invocation of an eroded livelihood and an editing masterclass.

19 Jun 2019

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Emma Peeters


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Superior comedy drama that navigates a tonal minefield.


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Yesterday


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Dismal rock fantasy is a poor cover version of its creators’ best work.