Thunder Road – Review
You get a sense of what awaits you as the opening scene of Thunder Road unfolds. Adapted from a thirteen minute short film of the same name, the main character is presenting the eulogy for his recent...
Category Archives: Comedy
A New Leaf (1971)
It’s a shame to think that many contemporary cinema goers will be unaware of the work of Elaine May. Which is why it’s so great that the Glasgow Film Festival are running May Days as one ...
Six Of The Best: Films With Dogs
Man’s best friend. An undeniable source of loyalty, support and internet memes. Yes, we’ve been keeping canines as pets or, in fact, worshipping them as far back as ancient Aztec civilisations and Gr...
Snake Outta Compton – Review
Sometimes you just have to go with it. Even with the publicity for Snake Outta Compton you get the sense that the film knows exactly what it is. There is no pretence of high ambitions, just the chanc...
A Simple Favour – Review
Genre mash ups can be a bit problematic. Usually they are used to mask the fact that there is a lack of ideas to complete a movie and due to committee consensus other elements are added in an effort ...
The Favourite – Review
Now, I consider myself quite open-minded when it comes to my taste in movies. There’s not much I’ll instantly dismiss, unless the title contains a combination of the words ‘Shades&#...
Nekrotronic
It’s always refreshing to see a film that doesn’t hang about. While watching a number of films at the Sitges Film Festival there was a common theme in the way that films started. More often than not ...
Anna And The Apocalypse
Sometimes the journey of a film can be just as interesting as the finished product. Anna and the Apocalypse, which is on the verge of starting its cinematic run has been around in its finished form f...
Johnny English Strikes Again
There is no doubting that Roman Atkinson is a comedy genius. His talent is plain for all to see and to be able to survive, and often surprise, in the field for forty years is a testament to the dedic...
Glasgow Open Doors Day- Laurel and Hardy Shorts
Once again as part of the Glasgow Open Doors day the Pollokshaws Burgh Hall once again opened itself up to the public for a tour and a very special cinematic performance. The Hall is home to a rather...