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: 831

April

Rigorous abortion drama is uncompromising in both its subject matter and its presentation

The Ugly Stepsister

A potent antidote to the bland, palatable brand of fairy tale

Preview

HippFest 2025

We take a look at some of the upcoming highlight’s of this year’s HippFest silent film festival

Opinion

Glasgow FrightFest Day Two

We cast a critical eye over another varied selection of films on the concluding day of the festival

Opinion

Glasgow FrightFest Day One

FrightFest Friday is variable in terms of films, themes, and quality

Opinion

FrightFest Glasgow Short Film Showcase

We take a look at a hugely impressive crop of short films screened at FrightFest

Zero

High-concept actions suggests potential for greatness but frustratingly takes its foot off the accelerator

Interview

Jed Hart

‘I think it’s quite a universal theme that we’ve tapped into’. We chat to the writer and director of nightmare neighbour drama Restless ahead of its screening at Glasgow Film Festival

Opinion

Glasgow Film Festival Round-up Pt. 2

We cast our eye over another three films competing in the Audience Award category at GFF

Ebony & Ivory

There’s no perfect harmony in this deranged take on the first meeting between Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder

Stationed at Home

Impressive and visually gorgeous ensemble piece achieves much on a shoestring

Opinion

Glasgow Film Festival Round-Up Pt. 1

We take a look at three of the films competing for the Audience Award at GFF 25

Interview

Damon Hill & Simon Lazenby

‘Everyone has got their inner story, their inner motivation.’ We chat to racing legend Damon Hill and producer Simon Lazenby about compelling new documentary, Hill