Film making is restarting and as HAYLEY MURDEN reports it will see Bollywood producers among the first to return to Scotland The worldwide film industry ground to a halt as Covid-19 lockdown commenced. Not only were movies unable to make it to cinemas, but production on new projects stopped. Now that measures are easing and […]
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Film Fest on the Forth unveils movie attractions
Film Fest on the Forth, Edinburgh International Film Festival’s weekend of free outdoor screenings at Port Edgar Marina will feature a mix of local classics, children’s movies and blockbusters. It will run at the Marina overlooking the three bridges in early June with a line-up including The BFG, Finding Nemo, Brave, The Little Mermaid, Whale Rider, Whisky Galore!, Local Hero, Ring of Bright Water, The […]
Film review: Parasite (5/5)
Film: Hayley Murden Winner of best picture at the 2020 Academy Awards, Parasite (2019) is an engaging dark comedy that builds to a shocking climax. Masterfully directed by Bong Joon-ho (The Host, Memories of Murder), the film has made history as the first South Korean movie to win at Palme d’Or at Cannes and, as […]
Film reviews: Doctor Sleep, Joker, Maleficent
Doctor Sleep (5/5) Stephen King’s work has been popular for filmmakers to adapt since Carrie first telepathically stole her way into horror fans’ hearts in 1976. His most famous work, of course, is The Shining, which made it to the big screen courtesy of Stanley Kubrick in 1980. A now legendary film, it has often been […]
Joker breaks records despite ‘disturbing’ violence
Joker, one of the most talked-about and controversial films of the year, has proved a hit with movie-goers, despite fears of violence at cinemas and some fans walking out saying it was too disturbing. The film brought in an estimated $93.5 million in North America this weekend. That sees it overtake the record for an […]