I've Been Trying to Tell You (2021)

Reflecting on the late '90s, viewers are prompted to consider whether this period was a golden age of hope or a time of misguided optimism. While contemporary nostalgia often romanticizes American mall culture from that decade, "I've Been Trying to Tell You" shifts the focus to British culture. Accompanying the Saint Etienne album of the same name, director Alasdair McLellan captures the essence of the era through evocative visuals. Filmed across diverse locations like Grangemouth, Portmeirion, and Southampton, the movie immerses audiences in a dreamlike exploration of memory and sentiment.