Film Opinion
Opinion pieces from our film writers looking at key debates and discussions around films, directors, actors, and cinematic trends. Here you can also find insight to stay current with coverage of booming film festivals.
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OpinionFrom the Mat to the Big Screen
As Darren Aronofsky’s new film The Wrestler opens at cinemas, Becky Bartlett looks at the strange trend of wrestlers on the big screen. Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
OpinionOn Location: A Scottish Film Travel Guide
Nothing adds romance to a location like an association with the silver screen. Gail Tolley and Michael Gillespie recommend some of the best drama-spots in Scotland Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
OpinionOh My Gort! Another 50s Remake?
With the remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still hurtling towards our cinema screens Becky Bartlett investigates the trend of the 1950s remake. Read more »| 05 Dec 2008 -
Festivals
EIFF 2008 round-up, the overview
Well, the end credits have finally rolled on the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Over 130 films have been and gone while directors, actors, produ... Read more »| 08 Jul 2008 -
OpinionThe Man Who Would Be King
As the latest Stephen King adaptation arrives in cinemas in the shape of The Mist, a genuinely creepy film derived from a 1980 King novella by writer/director Frank Darabont, Jonathan Melville gets strapped into the electric chair and is forced to watch ten films from the King back catalogue - some brilliant, some utter toilet. Read more »| 25 Jun 2008 -
Festivals
EIFF 2008 round-up, part the first
With the opening night film now screened to a paying audience, the 2008 Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is now officially underway. A bit of gla... Read more »| 19 Jun 2008
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Opinion
Turning the tables on classical music
Prepare to have some preconceptions shattered in June as hip-hop and house collide with classical and concert hall for a unique, one-off performance in Glasg... Read more »| 14 May 2008 -
Opinion
A Bloody Good Weekend
I’ve spent this past weekend in the company of Nazi zombies, crazed killers and some mutants from another dimension. While that may sound like a normal... Read more »| 02 May 2008 -
Opinion
Yet Another 48 Hours
Could you make a film in just 48 hours? Put all memories of Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte’s 1982 actioner far behind you. Come May 16, The 48 Ho... Read more »| 25 Apr 2008 -
Opinion
2008 Preview
As the celluloid highs (arise the Last King of Scotland) and lows (good luck forgetting Good Luck, Chuck) of 2007 fade to black, another batch of hopefuls ar... Read more »| 06 Jan 2008 -
Opinion
Review of the Year: 2007
It's that time of year again, folks, when we take a look back at the bestest and the worstest movies of the year. Rather than just have me pick my faves, we ... Read more »| 07 Dec 2007 -
Opinion
Rich Tea
Does Wes Anderson deserve the accusations of self-indulgent style over substance?
Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Wes Anderson
Wes Anderson – great or grate?Bottle RocketLaura: Anderson's predilection for off-centre, inventive whimsy is clear from his first feature, a goofy, def... Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Opinion
Friends Seasons 1-10 Boxset
No one told you life was going to be this way. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Opinion
The Best Is Yet To Come
What more could you possibly ask for? An Arnold Schwarzenegger comeback? Read more »| 08 Oct 2007