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Nicole Tamer

Nicole Tamer


Manchester Film Festival Diaries

Nicole Tamer recounts her first red carpet experience at the Manchester International Film Festival

DIY beauty recipes

Struggling to look good on a student budget? Film Editor Nicole Tamer imparts her wisdom by sharing her cheap and easy beauty recipes

don’t publish yet. Review/Interview: Made in Taiwan

In conversation with the directors and the lead actor of Made in Taiwan, the inspiration and challenges faced with this award-winning film are revealed

Last Week in Film

All of the week’s biggest movie and TV news in one article!

Top 5: Films with a limited colour palette

Films with a limited colour palette often employ colours to portray a certain mood or to distinguish different worlds. These films excel at this craft.

Preview: India Week 2016

Dive into the world of Indian food, music, and festivals by attending India Week and help to raise funds for enhancing the quality of life of millions of children in India.

Review: Deadpool

Deadpool breaks not only the fourth and sixteenth wall, but also box-office records by delighting audiences tired of the usual Hollywood superhero formula

Interview: Georgia Adams

Being a director can be overwhelming but Georgia Adams overcame all challenges and One to Ten was successfully wrapped

TEDxManchester Ticket Giveaway

Be one of the lucky winners of a ticket for the sold out event and spend Valentine’s day exploring inspiring talks

HOME Pick of the Week: The Lobster

The Lobster is a poetically absurd comedy that invites the audience on a macabre roller coaster

Protesters and supporters greet Chinese President at Town Hall

As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Manchester thousands gather to greet and protest his arrival

TV Binge: Mr Robot

The gritty anti-capitalist thriller, Mr Robot, convinces with strong characters and intriguing plot twists

Review: Legend

Despite a strong double-lead performance from Tom Hardy, this biopic fails to live up to the ambition of its title

The 3rd Degree Recording

Entering its fifth season, the successful BBC Radio 4 show hosted by Steve Punt challenged students and dons of the University of Manchester alike

Interview: Dylan Moran

The Irish comedian, best known as the misanthropic bookshop owner Bernard Black, is currently on tour with his new show Off the Hook

Preview: Patience

Nicole Tamer anticipates MUGSS’s upcoming performance of Patience with excitement as the cast get ready to woo, sing and make the audience end up in stitches

Three cheers for UMMTS success at NODA awards

The University of Manchester Musical Theatre Society impressed the jury and audience at the annual NODA awards. Nicole Tamer spoke to the winners Richard Aaron Davies, Tom Durrant and Jess Ewart to find out more about their success.

Review: Edward Scissorhands

The modern fairy tale enchanted the audience at The Lowry with ambitious visual effects and strong performances,

Feature: Hollywood and Science

Nicole Tamer looks at how science has inspired numerous filmmakers

Review: Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense

Nicole Tamer reviews a hilarious evening of nostalgia at the Wooster and Jeeves performance at the Lowry