Reviews
MANIPULATE: TESS
Ravishing recreation of Hardy’s classic novel from leading aerial theatre company
Which Brings Me to You
A simple romcom premise works by getting the casting its two leads just right
Some Other Woman
An ambitious, if messy, psychodrama with great locations and impressive performances
Declan McKenna
What Happened to the Beach?
Hazy psychedelia seeps into the colourful pop-rock of English indie star
Marmalade
Splendid change of gears compensates for an underwhelming first act in this romantic crime caper
Occupied City
Monumental documentary of Amsterdam’s wartime occupation is one of a city in haunting conversation with itself
The Bricklayer
Aaron Eckhart fails to cement his action hero credentials in tedious secret agent caper
The Zone of Interest
A disturbing look at the Holocaust that conveys its message without any graphic violence
Dalton’s Dream
A compelling doc sees a singer’s attempt at superstardom arrive somewhere just as worthwhile
J Mascis
What Do We Do Now
Fifth solo album from the Dinosaur Jr. frontman is potentially his best and most melodic to date
Dario Argento Panico
A straight-forward but candid and fascinating portrait of one of the all time great horror filmmakers
Celtic Connections: Israel Nash
Israel Nash brings his cosmic tales of spirits and ancestors to the altar of Saint Luke’s
Spock’s Beard
The extraterrestrial style of Spock’s Beard delivers on fan expectations but leaves them far from number one
The Sleeping Souls
Weathering the storms of Jocelyn and a missing Frank Turner, The Sleeping Souls blow away any notion that they could only be a backing band
Girls Will Be Girls
Excellent coming of age debut indicates a filmmaker gifted in handling both actors and material