Glasgow’s Italian chippies and ice cream parlors were targets of vandalism, an event spurred by one man's interest in a young woman working at a van. Local radio host “Alan” (Bill Peterson) observed this violence and felt compelled to intervene and bring about resolution. The story draws from actual "ice cream wars" that occurred in Glasgow as he attempts to mediate between the rival chip shop owners, "Mr. Cool" (Rob…

The movie had an appealing and inventive starting idea. I found *’Comfort and Joy'* to be enjoyable. Bill Paterson carries the story with assurance as Alan; he’s entertaining in the central role. Patrick Malahide (of *'Game of Thrones'* and *'Luther'*) appears, while Alex Norton and Roberto Bernardi both do a good job with their parts. The rhythm felt slightly uneven for me, particularly around the middle, but …