Reference and recapitulation are at the heart of Rian Johnson’s new film, a follow-up to Knives Out (2019), his popular reinvention of the country-house whodunit.
After Blue (Dirty Paradise) review for Sight & Sound
Lynch/Oz review for Sight & Sound
An essay film on the links between The Wizard of Oz (1937), the works of David Lynch and the heartening, terrifying dreamlike weirdness of Americana.
All is Vanity review for Sight & Sound
An ambitious debut feature that ricochets from chamber piece to industry satire to paranormal puzzle box.
The Queue is the Queen
A marvel of inertia, it seems dignified, quiet, unobjectionable. It keeps calm and carries on. And yet…
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Scotsman reviews (part 3 – complete round-up)
A round-up of all my reviews of cabaret and LGBTQ+ shows from this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Scotsman reviews (part 2 – queer round-up)
A round-up of four terrific queer shows – Wilf, Delicious Fruit, Grandmother’s Closet and No Place Like Home – plus a nod to the sensational Ode to Joy (or How Gordon Got to Go to the Nasty Pig Party)
Edinburgh Fringe 2022 Scotsman reviews (part 1)
My first batch of reviews from this year’s Fringe, including Mat Ricardo, ALOK, Reuben Kaye, Sarah-Louise Young, Sooz Kempner, Michael Trauffer and more.
Nope review for Sight & Sound
Jordan Peele is unique in delivering original, timely and intriguing satirical blockbusters that get under the skin. His UFO-based third feature is an unsettling, uneven inquiry into the American urge to see and be seen.
Maisie review for Sight & Sound
Lee Cooper’s documentary about the UK’s oldest performing drag artiste includes compelling fly-on-the-wall material and potent performance footage.
