Review: Both Sides of the Blade
Both Sides of the Blade begins with a brief scene of romantic bliss. Sara and Jean (played by veterans Juliette Binoche and Vincent Lindon respectively) are enjoying a passionate tryst…
EIFF 2022: Fogareau Review
Brazillian director Flávia Neves launched the UK premiere of her debut Fogaréu, which explores the legacy of Brazil’s colonial past with a close-up look at the sinister events taking place…
EIFF 2022: Nothing Compares Review
Having known very little about Sinead O’Conner before viewing this film, what is most apparent is how remarkable her rise to the top truly was. In the space of 97…
The decline of Internet freedom
2021 was a bad year for Internet freedom, and 2022 hasn’t started particularly well. Free expression online is under a massive strain, most notably in authoritarian regimes like Myanmar, Belarus,…
Thousands embark on Glasgow for the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice
On Saturday 6th November, the city centre of Glasgow played host to one of the biggest ever protests seen in the city’s history. As politicians, lobbyists, and delegates met within…
Cult Column: Drive
Last Thursday marked the anniversary of one of the most critically acclaimed films in recent times. In 2011, Drive burst onto the independent Hollywood scene delivering a gritty picture with…
EHFM’s Third Birthday — Review
Venue: Summerhall – Secret Courtyard Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ For several years now Summerhall has been the beating heart of Edinburgh’s arts scene. One of the top arts venues during the Fringe,…
Fear of Roses — Review
Venue: Assembly RoxyRating: ⭐⭐ There was a lot of buzz when Black Bat productions announced the release of their new thriller premiering at the Fringe this year. A fast-paced dark…
