James Bond returns to the screen with the trailer for his latest outing No Time to Die opening with the words “the wait is over”. Also back is the spy’s legendary Aston Martin, complete with Batman-style weaponry that seems apt for a movie that lives up to its explosive billing. This trailer confirms that the movie […]
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The man with the most imitated voish
Sir Sean Connery has turned 90 and his star continues to shine as Scotland’s greatest living Scot, says STEVE SAMPSON Where did Sean Connery – our biggest Hollywood star – get that famous voice? The tones that have melted millions of women the world over. The most, and worst, imitated accent. Certainly not Edinburgh, the […]
Bollywood back in the streets of Edinburgh
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 […]
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 […]