Art and Culture

I'll warn James Bond fans that 'A Most Wanted Man' is not the kind of spy film you might be expecting. For a start it's set in Germany, not the usual US/UK city counter terrorism setting you would be expecting. In fact this film isn't based on a CIA team or MI6 it's all about a German intelligence unit, not headed by a Jack Bauer action hero but a slightly […]

As soon as 'The Anomaly' starts rolling you are engaged. The terrified screams of a young old boy seeing his mother shot play out over the opening titles, and you’re straight into the action as Noel Clarke's Ryan wakes up in the back of a moving van. The last thing he remembers is being in a rehabilitation centre for posttraumatic stress. Ryan only has 9 minutes 47 second cycles of […]

This exceptional thriller and Western has made its way to the Edinburgh International Film Festival. ‘Cold in July’ takes you down a dark, violent route of tension and filled with unexpected twists, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Based on Joe R. Lansdale’s crime novel set in the late 1980s, this intense film follows family man Richard Dane (played by Michael C Hall) who is being cursed for […]

Scottish and Irish film ‘Let Us Prey’ premiers at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The opening credits set out promising, with powerful and intriguing shots of Scottish/Irish territory. Shortly afterwards it begins to letdown viewers with its bizarre script and lost sense of characterization. Police Constable Rachel Heggie has been transferred to a small town in Scotland’s Inveree, where she sets out on her first shift. During her twisted night, […]

‘Greyhawk’ (set in a fictional London estate with the same name) stars Alec Newman as Mal. When you are first introduced to him he is an unlikeable, blind, Afghan veteran, wallowing in self pity. His only friend is his guide dog Quince. When he goes missing Mal is forced to ask for help from the very people he actively avoids and is running away from. Mal having to go door […]

Now in it's 68th year, the Edinburgh International Film Festival has already begun! The festival showcases the very best in upcoming international cinema, with a wide variety of genres. Read more about the festival and listen to our interview with the Artistic Director, Chris Fujiwara Here! The Black Diamond FM festival team will be out at the festival for the next two weeks, reviewing films and interviewing cast & celebrities. […]

This week in front of a packed coffee fuelled Filmhouse, Chris Fujiwara Artistic Director of the Edinburgh International Film Festival announced their 2014 lineup. This year EIFF will showcase 156 features from 47 countries, including 11 World premieres, 8 International premieres, and a range of special screenings and events. Film highlights include ‘Hyena’ as the opening night gala and Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Most Wanted Man’ staring the late Philip Seymour […]

'Stephen Carlin - Gambling Man' is on until the 26th August at The Pleasance Courtyard at 18:00pm | BOOK TICKETS! Aydan meets stand-up comic Stephen Carlin to discuss the Fringe Festival, Knight Rider and Scottish products! Listen to the interview below. listen to ‘Aydan meets comedian Stephen Carlin!’ on Audioboo

'Mike Wozniak - Take The Hit' finished its run on the 25th August at The Stand Comedy Club 2 at 12:10pm | Find out more details! Aydan talks with show businessman Mike Wozniak about the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and hear our latest contender in Fringe Or Foe! Listen to the interview below. listen to ‘Aydan chats with Mike Wozniak’ on Audioboo