PAUL DONOVAN is chilled by the contemporary resonance of Harper Lee’s coming of age tale amidst racism and white supremacy in this excellent production
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Film: Review - Gloria (15)
RITA DI SANTO is enchanted by a tragicomic love story
GEOFF BOTTOMS recommends the unashamedly light-hearted escapism on offer in this stage version of the 1963 film
Full of mysterious religious references and radical sound design, the Scottish duo’s new offering is candidate for album of the year, suggests SIMON DUFF
MARY CONWAY revels in a powerful reminder that human lives are not defined by physical perfection
PAUL DONOVAN recommends the fine performances in this account of the pre-war meeting between the US president and the British king
TECLYN AROD relishes an intimate celebration of jazz improvisation that mixes local and national musicians
Gloria (15)
Directed by Sebastiano Lelio
Five stars
A delightful surprise at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, Sebastian Lelio’s tragicomedy tells the story of 58-year-old divorcee Gloria who is determined to challenge her advancing years and loneliness.
During the day, she is a great mother of two grown-up kids and an impeccable secretary. But at night, dressed up, she goes to singles parties in the hope of finding a companion to love.
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