Olivia Stringer points out the disturbing parallels between what today’s society is turning into and the warnings that were given to us by TV series Black Mirror.
Nosedive is a technically successful pilot episode for the new season of Black Mirror — but is it really all that original?
A chilling look into the future of warfare in the third season of Black Mirror
Georgia Welch explores episode four of Charlie Brooker’s latest series of Black Mirror: San Junipero
Black Mirror series three is exactly as expected: a clumsy and blundering criticism of the modern world
James Moules reckons that Black Mirror is a bleak masterpiece of 21st Century television
Promoting their 7th studio album Wilderness of Mirrors, The Black Angels re-establish their place in Manchester after a five-year absence
Why is there less diversity in leadership positions in football?
Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet is like a reality TV episode; there’s constant shocks, surprises, and strains. It’s entertaining, but there’s a deeper issue of trust underlying the show
This year’s festive musical at the Royal Exchange Theatre is Betty: A sort of Musical, which (sort of) tells the story of Baroness Betty Boothroyd, who is (sort of) played by Maxine Peake
ABBA Voyage encapsulates the nostalgia of a band who have soundtracked many of our lives. But do holograms compare to the real thing?
Amid his farcical tenure as Health Secretary, treating Matt Hancock as a celebrity in the jungle is an insult to millions
Halloween at the Warehouse Project serves dance hits, beats, and breaks, all with incredible production of lighting, lasers, and dancers
Rebecca Rommen reviews We Will Rock You (Ben Elton’s jukebox musical, based on the songs of Queen, which stars Michael McKell) which is at the Palace Theatre for the last week of its UK tour
In the age of streaming, video-on-demand, and binge-watching it is interesting to consider the question: does TV currently provide a better viewing experience than film? My answer is yes.
Head of Culture Michal Wasilewski interviews Tim Foley, the playwright behind Electric Rosary
MANIFF 2022: A witty mix of sci-fi horror and family melodrama, Natalie Kennedy delivers in her first foray into the genre
Lifestyle Editor Rhiannon Ingle tells us how Snapchat ‘Memories’ has made her nostalgic during lockdown
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy outlines why Reality Z, a post-apocalypse Netflix show based on Charlie Brooker’s Dead Set, is an apocalyptic mess of biblical proportions
Will Robinson reviews Netflix’s aptly named Love, Death & Robots, the latest take on the growingly popular anthology-style of television.