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Saoirse Brady

Saoirse Brady

2nd year BA Politics and French student. Head Film and TV Editor at The Mancunion. Couch potato.
Varsity Swimming 2025: MMU glides into victory

Varsity Swimming 2025: MMU glides into victory

UoM and MMU both put in some fantastic performances at the Varsity Swimming today, but it was MMU that emerged victorious
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A conversation: Debating our picks for the 2025 Oscars

A conversation: Debating our picks for the 2025 Oscars

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Get your popcorn and your predictions at the ready, and join us to discuss our Oscars picks and drops.
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The enduring appeal of Bridget Jones

The enduring appeal of Bridget Jones

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Bridget has survived being debated-over in the 2010s to become one of our favourite heroines; we like her just as she is
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Agony Aunt Amelia: Feed the world

Agony Aunt Amelia: Feed the world

Auntie Amelia helps someone struggling with OTT flatmates.
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Agony Aunt Amelia: Hell’s Kitchen

Agony Aunt Amelia: Hell’s Kitchen

Amelia tells you want to do if faced with messy, downright rancid flatmates
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Bad Sisters series 2 review: The craic continues

Bad Sisters series 2 review: The craic continues

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The bad sisters are back with a bang in the sequel of Sharon Horgan’s smash hit dark comedy
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The Traitors series 3 review: How a change of rules changed the game

The Traitors series 3 review: How a change of rules changed the game

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A surprising twist flipped The Traitors on its head and led to an unmissable finale
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The best films and TV shows of 2024

The best films and TV shows of 2024

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As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on all of the fantastic films and TV series we have been treated to this year
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A Man on the Inside review: A cosy comedy perfect for the holidays

A Man on the Inside review: A cosy comedy perfect for the holidays

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Michael Schur’s new Netflix show about a loveable pensioner playing detective is the perfect winter watch
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What can we expect from the Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials?

What can we expect from the Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey Christmas specials?

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This Christmas we are being treated to Christmas specials for two iconic noughties shows: Outnumbered and Gavin and Stacey. Find out what I reckon the characters have been up to since we last saw them
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The best spy series and films

The best spy series and films

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In honour of Black Doves, Netflix’s new spy thriller, being released soon, here are the best series and films that delve into the endlessly exciting world of espionage
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Chicken Shop Date: The genius behind Amelia Dimoldenberg’s unusual interviews

Chicken Shop Date: The genius behind Amelia Dimoldenberg’s unusual interviews

In the age of overproduced celebrity interviews, Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date is a breath of fresh air and a must watch
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In Vogue: The 90s review: Compulsory viewing for fashion fanatics

In Vogue: The 90s review: Compulsory viewing for fashion fanatics

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For those of us that weren’t alive to witness this transformative decade in pop culture, In Vogue: The 90s is the next best thing
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The best TV shows set in Manchester

The best TV shows set in Manchester

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Whether you’re a returning student or new to Manchester, here are some of the best TV shows set in our buzzing city, all available for you to binge at your leisure
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Why are we still talking about ‘women who have it all’?

Why are we still talking about ‘women who have it all’?

The ‘women who have it all’ narrative is alive and kicking in 2024, but instead of being empowering, it’s a patriarchal trope designed to pit one against another
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Scoop review: Netflix drama rains on Prince Andrew’s parade

Scoop review: Netflix drama rains on Prince Andrew’s parade

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Billie Piper and Gillian Anderson lead Netflix’s latest drama, taking you behind the scenes of that infamous Prince Andrew interview
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My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill

My formative film: A love letter to Notting Hill

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How Richard Curtis’ film about a charming bookshop owner changed my view on romance films forever
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The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse after their fourth season?

The fourth season curse: Why do TV shows get worse after their fourth season?

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From Downtown Abbey to Game of Thrones, the curse looms large in modern TV
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On screen style report #7: Monica Geller

What would Monica Geller be wearing in 2024?
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Wicked Little Letters review: Profanity and mystery in 1920s England

Wicked Little Letters review: Profanity and mystery in 1920s England

Come for the endless profanity but stay for Olivia Colman in this new comedy set in 1920s England
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