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In Conversation with: caroline

In Conversation with: caroline

Kristin Cooper catches up with Mikey, Jasper, and Ollie of caroline to discuss their return to Manchester and the making of their EP ‘Skydiving onto the library roof’.

Misogyny Still Defines the Music Industry in 2021

Misogyny Still Defines the Music Industry in 2021

Emily Johnston delves deep into how misogyny continues to influence contemporary music, from the dominance of male production, to the safety of women at gigs.

The Harder They Fall: Review

The Harder They Fall: Review

Stylish and comedic, the new black Western The Harder They Fall combines its diverse soundtrack with gun fighting thrills and horse chasing adventure

GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing

GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing

Revisiting our favourite golden oldies, this time a spine chilling sci-fi horror which has gained a cult following since it’s original release

Edgar Wright Films Ranked

Edgar Wright Films Ranked

Tom Wrinch-Smith ranks Edgar Wright exploring his favourites and least favourites films from the director

The French Dispatch Review: Anderson unfettered – three reviews of three stories

The French Dispatch Review: Anderson unfettered – three reviews of three stories

As a film that attempts to capture the array of stories being covered by the numerous journalists of the French Dispatch paper, it feels only fitting that we at the Mancunion follow suit as four of our journalists tackle the story that is Wes Anderson’s new film.

The best apps for plant parents

The best apps for plant parents

Sometimes our plants need a little bit of extra love, and these apps will help you give it.

Bread Song: Toast crumbs, minimalism and melancholy in new single from Black Country, New Road

Bread Song: Toast crumbs, minimalism and melancholy in new single from Black Country, New Road

A review of Steve Reich inspired ‘Bread Song’ by critically acclaimed experimental rock band Black Country Road ahead of the release of their second album From Ants Up There in February 2022.

HIV infection from needle attacks: How likely is it?

HIV infection from needle attacks: How likely is it?

Which rumours can be diffused and which demand more clarity on the supposed links between needle spiking and HIV?

KINOFILM 2021: The Pebble and the Boy

KINOFILM 2021: The Pebble and the Boy

Mila Filipova writes a review for Kinofest’s The Pebble and the Boy, exploring the director’s love of music and the 80s decade.

KINOFILM 2021: Short Italian programme

KINOFILM 2021: Short Italian programme

Mila Filipova gives us an insight into the Italian shorts at Manchester’s local festival, Kinofest 2021

KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection

KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection

Mila Filipova explores the award winning selection of International films shown at Kinofilm fest 2021.

Big places, tight spaces with  Pale Waves’ Heather Baron-Gracie

Big places, tight spaces with Pale Waves’ Heather Baron-Gracie

From gushing over Go-Falafel to defining true love, Heather Baron-Gracie of the Pale Waves sits down with Jay Mitra to discuss queerness, her favourite spots in Manchester, and going stir crazy in a “tin can tour bus.”

Exile: The newest Fallowfield hub

Exile: The newest Fallowfield hub

We review Exile, a newly established café in Fallowfield

Déjà Review: The Woman in Black

Déjà Review: The Woman in Black

Jessica Hamilton reviews The Woman in Black at the Palace Theatre – the first show at the Palace since reopening after over a year

Déjà Review: Anna X

Déjà Review: Anna X

Madison Emmett reviews Anna X at the Lowry, starring Golden Globe winner Emma Corrin

Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror

Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror

Born out of a post war slump and growing permissiveness, the genre of erotic horror remains one of the most controversial and influential in cinema history

In conversation with Softer People, a sustainable art brand

In conversation with Softer People, a sustainable art brand

From spreading good vibes to creating sustainable fashion: an insight into how Softer People became the brand it is today.

US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided

US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided

Production crew walk out prevented at last minute as union begins negotiations for better working conditions

Halloween Kills: Review

Halloween Kills: Review

Halloween Kills delivers thrills and gore but falls short on anything resembling an interesting plot