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Aisha Al-Janabi

Aisha Al-Janabi


MANIFF: A Great Day in Paris

MANIFF: A Great Day in Paris

A Great Day in Paris follows American jazz musicians living in Paris, of which around 70 gathered in Montmartre for a commemorative photograph in 2008.
Review: Die Maisinsel (Corn Island)

Review: Die Maisinsel (Corn Island)

Quietly brilliant is the simplest way to describe Die Maisinsel

The Lion for Change: Recognising the power of adverts

Watching TV means that every 15-minutes there’s an interruption from a stream of advertisements, which collectively makes up a large portion of our viewing experience. I tend to roll my eyes at the awkward perfume adverts, but there are occasionally ones which do engage me. Gillette recently revealed their advert on toxic masculinity which gained […]
LevFlix: A community cinema at the heart of Levenshulme

LevFlix: A community cinema at the heart of Levenshulme

LevFlix was created in 2018, and hosts screenings with the community at the heart of it’s founding, organisation and continued success
The Lion for Change: Recognising brands’ ability to facilitate social change

The Lion for Change: Recognising brands’ ability to facilitate social change

Aisha Al-Janabi argues that it is a good thing there now exists an increased pressure on brands to be socially-responsible and engaging. 
Preview: About A War

Preview: About A War

The one off screening at HOME examines the Lebanese civil war
Kino Film Festival: Short Films

Kino Film Festival: Short Films

The variation in a collection of short films is enticing to watch and the stories shared are valuable, as celebrated at the Kino Film Festival
Manchester Animation Festival 2018

Manchester Animation Festival 2018

The Manchester Animation Festival returned to Manchester once more, hosted at HOME cinema showcasing a selection of animated films using different styles and covering a range of topics. This year The Mancunion’s writers had the opportunity to attend the festival, reviewing: AniJam, showcasing a selection of short, and heartwarming animated shorts created in a mere […]
Victoria Baths: A Pop-Up Christmas Extravaganza

Victoria Baths: A Pop-Up Christmas Extravaganza

The Village Screen Green will be hosting a pop-up cinema in The Victoria Baths including nostaglic films such as Home Alone.
A vibrant launch party for MACFest

A vibrant launch party for MACFest

Aisha Al-Janabi and Bella Jewell reflect on the vibrant and celebratory launch event of MACFEST 2018
KinoFilm Festival: In conversation with Paul Allen

KinoFilm Festival: In conversation with Paul Allen

Aisha Al-Janabi is in conversation with Paul Allen, the festival manager of KinoFilm Festival
The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate”

The Muslim Arts and Culture Festival which is “Spreading Honey Not Hate”

Arts and Film editors, Bella Jewell and Aisha Al-Janabi, preview MACFest: a ground-breaking festival which will run from the 17th November to the 25th, created to celebrate Islamic culture
Women along the red carpet

Women along the red carpet

The difference in words to describe actor and actress should have no consequence on the prestige of the word, but it appears to.
Review: Tehran Taboo

Review: Tehran Taboo

Review of Tehran Taboo; an immersive film of untold stories set in Tehran.
NoBudge: independent films on your doorstep

NoBudge: independent films on your doorstep

NoBudge.com is a site started by Kentucker Audley to support new and independent filmmakers who create low budget works
Review: Ex Libris: The New York Public Libraries

Review: Ex Libris: The New York Public Libraries

The three and a half hour long film is ‘honestly worth it’, writes Deputy Film Editor Aisha Al-Janabi
Grimmfest – Manchester’s Horror Film Festival

Grimmfest – Manchester’s Horror Film Festival

Grimmfest is returning to Manchester in its 10th year to celebrate independent horror, sci-fi and fantasy films. It takes place on the 4th-7th of October at the Odeon Manchester Great Northern. The festival promises to be a thrilling weekend. Festival coordinators, Simeon Halligan and Rachel Richardson-Jones created Grimmfest 10 years ago to showcase horror films […]
Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

Review: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before is a wonderfully cringe-worthy film and reminiscent of the fleeting yet intense crushes we all have had, and still have. The film, based on the book by Jenny Han, was released on Netflix in August 2018. The film follows a 16-year-old, Lara-Jean, as she tries to navigate the […]
Beautifully hairy

Beautifully hairy

Women’s body hair feels like a secret that we must keep between ourselves
False intimacy in social media adverts

False intimacy in social media adverts

Are social media influencers exploiting the authenticity of their platform for profit?