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  • Gas Attack (2001)
    Review preview for Gas Attack

    A powerful piece of drama, which is all too close to real life.

    Trinity · 3.5 out of 5
    Something unthinkable happens in Glasgow.
  • Hector (2015)
    Review preview for Hector

    Photographer-turned-director Jake Gavin brings maturity and warmth to his debut feature.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Drama about a homeless pensioner with a tragic past.
  • Late Night Shopping (2001)
    Review preview for Late Night Shopping

    Saul Metzstein's first film, brilliantly scripted by Jack Lothian, has the confidence of a true original.

    Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5
    Night shift workers go slightly insane, consider their navels and ignore the only interesting character among them in this so-so Brit drama.
  • Solid Air (2002)
    Review preview for Solid Air

    This is a deftly packaged film, with a deeply satisfying pay off.

    Amber Wilkinson · 4 out of 5
    Is a gambler really fighting for his dad - or just trying to win cash to pay off a debt?

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