Jennie Kermode

Room Taken A homeless man with nowhere else to go surreptitiously takes refuge in the home of a blind stranger in Oscar-shortlisted short film Room Taken, but this is less the thriller that it might sound like and more a taste of something magical. Stars Gabriel Adewusi and Brid Brennan bring deep sensitivity to a story which flips stereotypes on their heads and finds strength and vulnerability in unexpected places.

Adam J Graves on Salaam Balaak, Sajda Pathan and making Anuja

Adam J Graves on bringing a hidden side of Delhi to the screen in Anuja

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Thordur Palsson on guilt, hunger and working with Odessa Young on The Damned

Family says “keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole”

Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Two has come out ahead in the 2025 OFCS Awards race, with nine nominations including Best Picture and Best Directing for Denis Villeneuve. Next is The Brutalist, with eight, while Conclave and The Substance are both on seven.

Alexandra Myotte on exploring cancer and human connection through A Crab In The Pool

Charged with creating a sequel to Ridley Scott’s genre-defining surprise hit, James Cameron knew he couldn’t compete on the same territory, so he made a war film. In the process, he gave Sigourney Weaver the chance to build upon her already impressive heroine in a way that broke new ground and paved the way for every action heroine we see in Western cinema today. With great performances all round, a cracking script and some truly terrifying moments, Aliens remains every bit as thrilling today. Just remember that if they can’t hear you scream in space, your neighbours still can, so bear in mind the lateness of the hour and try not to get carried away.

Outgoing Glasgow Film Festival director Allison Gardner hands over the reins