For the latest of our Glasgow Film Festival Podcasts Ali spoke to Australian filmmaker Heather Croall about her documentary Yer Old Faither which, as the title suggests, is about her Glaswegian born Dad who took the family to settle in the industrial city of Whyalla, Australia. A deeply personal film which will nevertheless be relatable to all, Croall uses home movies, family pictures, delightful animation, and her own footage, to tell a tale about one man’s apparently ordina

For the latest in out series of Glasgow Film Festival podcasts Ali spoke to director, producer, and cinematographer Alastair Cole to talk about his film Iorram (Boat Song), which is the first cinema documentary entirely in Scots Gaelic. Alastair talks about the unusual structure of the film, the vital importance of audio archive, the different types of cinematography used, the problems with filming at sea, connecting stories across time, and so much more. Here’s the trailer:

For the latest in out series of Glasgow Film Festival 2021 podcasts Ali spoke to Maya Medvesek, better known as internationally renowned DJ Nightwave, to talk about the music documentary Underplayed. The film shines a light on gender inequality in the electronic dance music scene, and Maya, who features in the film, talks all about her experiences as a DJ, the challenges and discrimination she has faced, the women who were early pioneers of electronic music, the Producer Girl

For the first of our Glasgow Film Festival Podcasts Ali spoke to a previous guest, Anthony Baxter, this time around to talk about Eye of the Storm, his documentary about the landscape artist James Morrison. Anthony discusses why he chose James as his subject, the use of mixed media in the film – especially Catriona Black’s animation, the soundtrack and what it brings to the film, the importance of storytelling, how the art influenced his own work, and a whole lot more. Here’s

If it’s February in Glasgow it can only be the Glasgow Film Festival. This year running from today (Wednesday 24th February) to Sunday 7th March, it’s the festival for the more discerning film fan. As with most things in our lives at the moment, it is all online which offers viewers greater flexibility not only as to what to watch, but when to watch. Here’s how you can get involved: The Scots Whay Hae! podcast will be talking to some of those involved and we will also be revi

In the year when cinemas were closed for most of it, and film release schedules were pushed back to who knows when, you might think it would be tough to talk about the Best Films of 2020 for any length of time. Well think again, as Chris Ward, Wesley Shearer, and Ali reunite for their annual chat about their favourite movies of the past 12 months. Picking five each, they share their enthusiasm for films you may have missed first time around, and we’re sure you’ll find somethi

For the last in our series of Glasgow Film Festival 2020 podcasts Ali spoke to director Josh David Jordan, actor & producer Jessica Marie Jordan, & actor & musician Greg Schroeder about their film This World Won’t Break. As you’ll hear, this is an incredibly personal film for all of those involved, and they explain why this is, why no-one but Greg was going to play the central character of Wes, discuss the complex relationship between fathers and sons, the problem of loneline

Scott Graham credit: Pete Copeland For the latest in our series of Glasgow Film Festival podcasts, Ali spoke to director Scott Graham, about his latest feature Run, which follows on from the success of his previous films Shell and Iona and which shares some of their themes. Graham talks about those themes, as well as what inspired Run, why he wanted to tell this story, the influence of the music of Bruce Springsteen, family relationships (particularly fathers & sons), the esc

For the latest of SWH!’s Glasgow Film Festival 2020 podcasts Ali spoke to previous podcast guest, director Peter Mackie Burns, who told us all about his latest feature Rialto, which will be at the festival on 27th Feb (with a Q&A) and, if you miss that, on the afternoon of the 28th. Peter explains the story of the Rialto’s title, why it’s set in Dublin, the themes and thoughts behind the film, the importance of the score, and just what, and who, drew him to the project in the

If it’s February in Glasgow it can only be the Glasgow Film Festival, the perfect place for the more discerning film fans to take shelter from the storm(s) while enjoying the best cinema has to offer. Running from tomorrow (26th February) to Sunday 8th March, it’s a festival which over the years has firmly established itself as one of the very best around. Scots Whay Hae! will be in attendance to talk to some of those involved and to review the best of what’s on, but before i

For the latest podcast Ali spoke to foreign affairs writer & photographer David Pratt about the film Pictures From Afghanistan, which is showing at the Glasgow Film Festival on 1st March. Directed by Robbie Fraser, the film is based on David’s time spent in that country over a 40-year period. He talks about that time, how he came to be in country, the complex and often dangerous nature of the job, how it has changed over the years, his other assignments, and why Afghanistan h

For the first of our podcasts celebrating this year’s Glasgow Film Festival SWH! spoke to festival co-directors Allison Gardner and Allan Hunter. What unfolded was a warm, fun, and fascinating chat about this year’s programme, the GFF ethos, the vital relationship with audiences, the challenges of programming a festival, the multiple strands, how the festival has grown, some memories of past galas and glories, and so much more. It’s a lovely conversation with two film-lovers

Lynne Ramsay is to film what The Blue Nile are to music – discuss. She has made four films in 18 years, and it’s been seven between her last, We Need To Talk About Kevin, and her latest You Were Never Really Here. The Blue Nile released their four albums over 20 years, with the longest gap being 8 years between Peace At Last and High. Most importantly both proved to have put their time to good use, producing work which is of the highest quality in their respective fields. You

Any informed discussion of the greatest all-time Scottish sports stars will throw up familiar names. Alongside the likes of Alan Wells, Liz McColgan, the Lisbon Lions, Andy Murray, Denis Law, Jackie Stewart and John Thomas ‘Jocky’ Wilson will be that of boxer Benny Lynch. However, the passing of time increases the risk that those who have been members of this elite group for the longest are in the greatest danger of being forgotten. The fact that the Lynch legend has lasted t