13th October 2023
Will the use of AI redefine what we class as art? Is it already too late? The world of art and entertainment is on the brink of a transformation. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have begun to permeate the film and television industry, raising vital queries regarding the intersection of technology and the arts. ...
13th October 2023
Emilija Morrison sits down and chats to Glasgow’s own Gary Hewitt about his latest film, The Defender There’s nothing quite as marvellous as seeing Scotland on the big screen. Whether it’s a few seconds in a big budget Hollywood blockbuster or an entire indie film set in Glasgow or Edinburgh, it is a feeling that ...
8th September 2023
Writer Lyle Hamilton takes us through five of their favourite Scottish films. Although not a titan in the film-making world, Scotland has, especially in recent decades, produced some outstanding films. The multi-faceted nature of Scottish identity has led to the films that are set here varying widely in their portrayal of the nation. It is ...
8th September 2023
A sit-down interview with Glasgow alumnus and legendary TV writer, Steven Moffat Recently, rumours have been re-emerging that Steven Moffat, Glasgow Uni alumnus, who was the showrunner of Doctor Who for six seasons, will be returning to the series. “It would be a bit early for me to return,” Moffat tells The Glasgow Guardian. “It ...
8th September 2023
Are superhero films entering an endgame of their own making? At risk of stating the obvious, the superhero movie remains the king of blockbuster cinema. As you read this, you’ll likely be hard-pressed to find any theatre near you that isn’t showing the latest Marvel or DC instalment on at least one of their screens. ...
8th September 2023
The pictures are just as good alone as with friends. Recently, I read an article in The Independent that, amongst other things, claimed that going to the cinema alone was not an act of self-care. I agree with this article- going to the cinema isn’t self-care. In fact, going to the cinema with others isn’t ...
7th March 2023
A honest and heart-wrenching depiction of the Asian-Canadian Experience. One of the listed influences of the Glasgow Film Festival is the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), as it tries to emulate their “‘festival of festivals’ supporting grassroots organizations with a focus on audiences”. It is no wonder that Glasgow is host to the UK ...
3rd March 2023
Ethical and practical questions persist in this dive into the unflinching, uncomfortable context behind direct action. Why To Blow Up a Pipeline is perhaps a more appropriate title for the book this climate crisis thriller is based on. Yet Andreas Malm’s theoretical and intellectual justification of direct action, sabotage and property destruction in tackling the ...
3rd March 2023
A prolific movie director from Hollywood’s Golden Age appeals to modern viewers. Over 100 years after the premiere of his first feature film, the voice of Alfred Hitchcock (via the brilliant impressionist Alistair McGowan) calls to us modern people with our 5G phones. Already renowned as “the Master of Suspense” with his cinematography dissected by ...
3rd March 2023
The writers show off their ability to walk the line of tension and warmth with exemplary care. Before the series adaptation, I was unaware of the prominence of The Last of Us among the gaming community. In all honesty, it was the announcement of Pedro Pascal in a leading role that initially perked my ears ...
