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Glasgow Film Festival · 2026

Glasgow Film Festival 2026

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3 films · 3 reviews

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California Schemin'

Review preview for California Schemin'

The lads’ delight at their early success is engaging, and both stars acquit themselves well.

Jennie Kermode · 4 out of 5
Two Scottish lads from Dundee conned the music industry by pretending to be an established Californian rap duo, bagging a record deal and appearing on MTV until their scam unraveled.

(Country: UK, US; Year: 2025; Director: James McAvoy; Writer: Gavin Bain, Elaine Gracie, Archie Thomson; Stars: James McAvoy, Seamus McLean Ross, Amber Anderson, Samuel Bottomley, Tayla Kovacevic-Ebong)

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Everybody To Kenmure Street

Review preview for Everybody To Kenmure Street

Even for those who were present on the day, there are likely to be revelations.

Jennie Kermode · 5 out of 5
In May 2021, a UK Home Office dawn raid triggers one of the most spontaneous and successful acts of civil resistance in recent memory. In Scotland’s most diverse neighbourhood, hundreds of residents rush to the streets to stop the deportation of their neighbours.

(Country: United Kingdom; Year: 2026; Director: Felipe Bustos Sierra)

Full review See: Felipe Bustos Sierra on safeguarding and authenticity in Everybody To Kenmure Street.

Splitsville

Review preview for Splitsville

It’s hard to care about a film when those involved don’t appear to have done so themselves.

Jennie Kermode · 2 out of 5
Splitsville picks up with Ashley asking for a divorce, watching as the good-natured Carey runs to his friends, Julie and Paul, for support. He’s shocked to discover that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage; that is, until Carey crosses the line and throws all of their relationships into chaos.

(Country: US; Year: 2025; Director: Michael Angelo Covino; Writer: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin; Stars: Adria Arjona, Dakota Johnson, O-T Fagbenle, Nicholas Braun, David Castañeda, Charlie Gillespie, Simon Webster, Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin, Tyrone Benskin, Stephen Adekolu, Jessika Mathurin, Letitia Brookes, Robin Guillen, Marc Assiniwi)

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