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Review: The Haunting of Sharon Tate

Review: The Haunting of Sharon Tate

A story that follows the three days leading up to the murder by the Manson family, The Haunting of Sharon Tate fails to deliver the thrills it promises, writes Madeleine Peden
Review: The Kindergarten Teacher

Review: The Kindergarten Teacher

Madeleine Peden reviews The Kindergarten Teacher, part of HOME’s International Women’s Weekender
Review: This Time with Alan Partridge

Review: This Time with Alan Partridge

It’s been twenty years since he starred in his own programme and Alan Partridge is finally back the BBC in new six-part series This Time with Alan Partridge.
Interview: Toby MacDonald

Interview: Toby MacDonald

Maddy Peden talks toxic masculinity, Timothee Chalamet and the positive shift that’s happening within our current canon with Toby MacDonald
Oscar Nominations 2019

Oscar Nominations 2019

The current controversy surrounding the now hostless Oscars means the spotlight shining on this year’s nominations is even brighter
Review: An Impossible Love

Review: An Impossible Love

A film for women, about women, An Impossible Love is a powerful reminder of the dangers of toxic masculinity
Review: Three Identical Strangers

Review: Three Identical Strangers

Three Identical Strangers is directed by Tim Wardle and tells the story of the initial reunion and multifaceted aftermath of triplets who were unbeknownst to themselves, separated at birth. This documentary had been on my radar for some time and I was pulled in by the promise of the unearthing of a shocking secret. When it came […]
Review: Siberia

Review: Siberia

Matthew Ross’ Siberia is like watching his niche but ultimately pubescent fantasy of seducing an eastern European woman in a Siberian café
Manchester’s Animation Festival 2018: AniJam

Manchester’s Animation Festival 2018: AniJam

The Manchester Animation Festival 2018 shared animations created in AniJam; a 48-hour animation challenge, based on the theme ‘Together.’
Review: Wildlife

Review: Wildlife

Madeleine Peden reviews Wildlife, set in a small town in 1960s Montana, Paul Dano’s film adaptation of Richard Ford’s novel depicts the breakdown of the Brinson family
Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Goosebumps 2 has been released following the success of the first, but doesn’t seem worth the wait.
Review: Bad Times at the El Royale

Review: Bad Times at the El Royale

The Mancunion reviews Drew Goddard’s mystery thriller ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ – a film reliant on aesthetics and shirtless cameos.
‘New can be scary’ – the new female Doctor

‘New can be scary’ – the new female Doctor

The BBC successfully introduces Jodie Whittaker as the next regeneration of Doctor Who, finding the right balance for success.
Review: Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Review: Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Madeleine Peden reviews Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. – a documentary following rapper M.I.A which explores her civil war torn background and migration to the UK