Reviews
The Nightingale
Jennifer Kent’s caged bird sings a harsh song of revenge in this harrowing drama
Brasserie Prince
Always up for a little fine dining amidst fabulous decor, the Social Bitches deem Christmas to be the perfect excuse to re-visit one of Edinburgh’s most iconic hotels.
The Kingmaker
Fascinating cinema verité documentary which deconstructs corruption
RSNO / Nicola Benedetti
A therapeutic post-election evening from Scotland’s classical star
Mystify: Michael Hutchence
Touching biopic is both intimate and at arms length from tragic singer
The Lion King
Edinburgh Playhouse comes alive with a roaring success of an adaptation
Jaakko Eino Kalevi
Dissolution
Finnish psych-pop artist doesn’t venture very far but still grabs the attention
The Two Popes
Another successful excavation of character from Anthony McCarten’s biopic talents
The Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson
Loathsome exploitative trash wearing an unconvincing feminist mask
