Edinburgh News: film
Tron Legacy Film Review
Tron Legacy lives up to the hype, looks great, sounds great and the 3D’s up to scratch so go see it on the biggest screen you can find.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, Review
What’s more surprising - that Hogwarts doesn’t appear once in this film or that I’ve posted a late online review of a critic-proof blockbuster that I felt compelled to write in order to redress the mainstream press’ cool indifference to the latest instalment of the unstoppable Potter juggernaut?
It seems to me that for once there’s been a general oversight from the eyes and pens of many a well-known hack. For Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is not only the best film in the series, it’s quite simply a very good film.
Danny MacAskill Tricks His Way From Edinburgh to Skye
Danny MacAskill, the stunt cyclist who became an overnight YouTube sensation in April last year with Inspired Cycles, is back at his old tricks.
Preview: Edinburgh Pantomimes and Christmas Shows 2010
Now that Edinburgh's Christmas programme is out of the bag, it's time to look at what festive shows city theatres have planned for us.
The Victorian tradition of pantomime is still very much alive and well with several theatres returning with new shows that have the classic panto ingredients of cross-dressing, singing, and audience participation, wrapped in a modern adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
Roxy Art House Closes Doors Due To Cash Problems
It was only days ago that people were commending multi-use arts venue the Roxy Art House for its experimental
Preview: French Film Festival 2010
The FFF opening at Edinburgh Filmhouse on 11 November for its 18th season seems bigger bolder and brighter than ever, with screenings of a selecti
Burke and Hare: What the Critics Think
The reviews are in for Burke and Hare, the black comedy from John Landis, the veteran director of The Blues Brothers and American Werewolf in London. And the verdict is... a resounding thumbs-down.
Hidden Door Festival: The Garden of Poetry
The first thing to say about the Hidden Door, is that it there is a lot to say.
Local Talent is the Draw Behind Hidden Door 2 Festival
A showcase for Edinburgh’s artistic talent, the Hidden Door Festival returns to the Roxy Art House this weekend. With work now finished on new venues within the Roxy Art House, including The Garden and the Hidden Cinema, the Hidden Door 2 Festival taking place this weekend is set to follow on from the success of the inaugural Hidden Door which took place in January.
Burke and Hare Film Trailer
Edinburgh-set black comedy Burke and Hare is due out later this month (28 October).
Tilda Swinton and Mark Cousins Join Centre for the Moving Image
Gavin Miller, CEO Centre for the Moving Image (CMI) announced today that actor and cultural activist Tilda Swinton and curator, filmmaker and author Mark Cousins have joined the CMI as Creative Advisors.
Sin Sangre Review
Anyone who had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary monologue, Novecento, staged at the EIF in 2001, will never forget the compelling power of simple storytelling.
Reel to Real, The Movies Musical Review
Reel to Real is a new multi-media musical that blends clips from original film footage of old Hollywood movies with live performances of favourite songs from the shows. Every musical needs a s
Book Festival: Alan Moore In Conversation With Steve Bell
Celebrated comic book author Alan Moore makes an appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Edinburgh Film Festival Director Bids Farewell
Hannah McGill has decided to step down from her role as artistic director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival. McGill has been at the helm of the EIFF since 2006 and curated her first film festival in 2007. Prior to that she was a programme consultant for the festival for five years.
MSP To Revisit Lockerbie With Film Screening
Christine Grahame MSP plans to screen a Dutch TV film "Lockerbie Revisited" at an upcoming SNP conf
Inception Review
Is Christopher Nolan's movie the stuff that dreams are made of?
Curtain Raised on Scottish Centre For Moving Image
The Scottish Centre for the Moving Image (CMI) took another step forward in its development today with the announcement by Leslie Hills, Chair, CMI Board, of senior management appointments. Gavin Miller is appointed in the position of CEO and Graham Wallace as COO at the newly formed CMI with immediate effect.
The Edge of Dreaming & Monsters Are My Picks of EIFF 2010
Dylan offers some of his highlights of the recently ended Edinburgh International Film Festival
EIFF 2010: After The Wave
With the dust settling and awards presented for this years Edinburgh International Film Festival, one important aspect of the event which can be somewhat overlooked is the annual retrospective. Instead of a more traditional focus on one particular film-maker, the 2010 EIFF programme presented an excellent overview of forgotten British cinema between 1967 and 1979.
