Uncut Gems
An utter triumph of a character study that never falters in delivering tension and anxiety
Nico somehow came into possession of an MScR in Postcolonial Literature from the University of Edinburgh, where he also served as the Film Editor for The Student. Now he writes Theatre reviews in order to keep himself busy.
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The Lion King
Edinburgh Playhouse comes alive with a roaring success of an adaptation
Hope and Joy
Ellie Stewart's surrealist exploration of otherness shows promise, but a reliance on out-of-place comedy holds it back
Barber Shop Chronicles
An insightful and invigorating celebration of black culture and diversity that is both hilarious and heartbreaking
Hail Satan?
A devilish documentary rife with humour and mischief
The Deer
A shallow film rife for analysis but with little actual drama
Sakawa
A powerful and pertinent portrayal of those who commit fraud to escape poverty in Ghana.
Body at Brighton Rock
A frustrating, by-the-numbers horror flick that squanders its potential.
Ever After
A blend of horror and fairy tale that somehow reanimates zombies into something mostly fresh.
The Vast of Night
An ode to vintage pulp science-fiction that delivers an enthralling slow-burn mystery