Sarah Artt

Severine is a film studies academic and veteran of three Edinburgh International Film Festivals. She enjoys classic Hollywood re-releases, the occasional gonzo art piece (Chelsea Girls with dual 16mm projection!), the cinema of France and the Middle East, and watching stars cry for their Oscar. She has written for Scope: the online journal of film studies and The Journal of Adaptation in Film and Performance. Her favourite film of all time is John Schlesinger's Darling (1965) with Julie Christie, Dirk Bogarde and Laurence Harvey--still a great example of how a film can ooze both style and substance. Originally from Canada, but has lived in Scotland since 2001.

We have 40 reviews by Sarah Artt in the database: read them here.

Latest Film Reviews

Sami Blood (2016)

Review preview for Sami Blood

This is a powerful film that not only resonates with the recent cycle of films concerning rebellious girls, but with films made by indigerous peoples.

Sarah Artt · 5 out of 5

A Sámi girl experiences racism in the 1930s.
Giallo (2009)

Review preview for Giallo

It is a hilarious and somewhat knowing form of overkill and there is much to delight the giallo aficianado here.

Sarah Artt · 2.5 out of 5

As a killer stalks and kidnaps beautiful young women, how far will the local detective have to go to stop him?
Pontypool (2008)

Review preview for Pontypool

McDonald has once more created a unique and entertaining film that will be appreciated by fans of the zombie film and the quirky comedy alike.

Sarah Artt · 5 out of 5

A radio DJ tries to track the source of a virus which turns people into zombies.
Milk (2008)

Review preview for Milk

There are many rich images on offer here.

Sarah Artt · 5 out of 5

Coming-of-age drama about a young boy struggling to get by in a rural economy.
A Light In The Fog (2008)

Review preview for A Light In The Fog

We need to see more diversity from the Iranian filmmakers here in the West.

Sarah Artt · 1 out of 5

Story of a widow and her sick dad, who live in isolation.
Can Go Through Skin (2009)

Review preview for Can Go Through Skin

This is a film likely to divide viewers.

Sarah Artt · 4 out of 5

A woman responds to assault by moving to the countryside and reconstructing an old farmhouse, but her sanity proves fragile.
The Maid (2008)

Review preview for The Maid

Catalina Saavedra gives a wonderful performance as the frustrated Raquel.

Sarah Artt · 3 out of 5

A servant goes to extreme lengths to stay with the family she's obsessed with - and to get rid of the competition.
Surrogate (2008)

Review preview for Surrogate

There are sensitive and alluring performances from both Etinger and Wolf.

Sarah Artt · 5 out of 5

The relationship between a troubled man and the woman who gives him sexual therapy.
The Song Of The Dead Children (2008)

Review preview for The Song Of The Dead Children

It is difficult to surmise at times whether the gritty realism here is deliberate, or merely the landscape of an angry teenager's violent fantasies.

Sarah Artt · 2.5 out of 5

A group of siblings respond to a family tragedy by rejecting adult authority and exercising their own brutal form of justice.
Pardon My French (2009)

Review preview for Pardon My French

This is a charming first feature-length offering from writer/director Fillières.

Sarah Artt · 4 out of 5

A black comedy about the relationship between a woman and a female stalker.