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Review: 9 to 5

Review: 9 to 5

Jessica Hamilton and Sophie Hicks review 9 to 5, which is based on the film of the same name and stars Claire Sweeney, at the Palace Theatre
In Conversation with The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley

In Conversation with The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley

The Undertones’ Mickey Bradley opens up about the legacy of ‘Teenage Kicks’, Joe Strummer’s death threat and the accuracy of Derry Girls.
It’s not a regular cinema, it’s a cool cinema: Valentine’s at Victoria Baths

It’s not a regular cinema, it’s a cool cinema: Valentine’s at Victoria Baths

Karen’s boobs say there’s a 95% chance you’ll be cold
Sex Toys R Us

Sex Toys R Us

It’s Valentines, meaning tis the season to be horny! From dildos to Kegels to saucy eggs, the Mancunion has something to please everyone. So, spread your legs, and find your new soul mate this season. May the sexopade commence!
Go to Pho Cue: A review of the Vietnamese restaurant taking over Tik Tok

Go to Pho Cue: A review of the Vietnamese restaurant taking over Tik Tok

The Mancunion’s latest food columnists @tendercubeofchillipaneer review Vietnamese restaurant sensation Pho Cue
Déjà Review: The Rocky Horror Show

Déjà Review: The Rocky Horror Show

Madison Emmett déjà reviews The Rocky Horror Show, which played at the Opera House a few months back and is now playing at the Palace Theatre
Under/Over-rated Albums of 2021

Under/Over-rated Albums of 2021

The Mancunion’s music contributors round up the year’s most underrated albums.
The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

The best Veganuary offers in Manchester for 2022

Follow our weekly guide for the best offers and deals to help you through Veganuary, we list our favourite spots to visit in the city this month!
Home Alone vs Home Sweet Home Alone: What went wrong?

Home Alone vs Home Sweet Home Alone: What went wrong?

Bethan Ingman compares a classic festive favourite to it’s 2021 remake Home Sweet Home Alone
The Power of the Dog: Cumberbatch shines in Netflix’s Western melodrama

The Power of the Dog: Cumberbatch shines in Netflix’s Western melodrama

Benedict Cumberbatch stars as an intimidating ranchman in this new family melodrama set to the backdrop of a Western
Top 10 Manchester City Centre Pubs

Top 10 Manchester City Centre Pubs

Pub aficionados Freddie Moss, James Stanley, and Jack Birtles take us on their ultimate pub crawl around Manchester. Read on for the best ales, lagers, and spirits in town – ranked from 10 to 1.
International Film: Audition

International Film: Audition

Jason Fox looks back at the 1999 Japanese horror classic Audition and thinks about its relevance today
The Best (and Worst) Albums of 2021

The Best (and Worst) Albums of 2021

Members of The Mancunion Music Section have rounded up their favourite (and least favourite) releases from a tumultuous 2021.
The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

The Guilty: Hollywood ‘Guilty’ of poaching foreign film success

Hollywood’s most recent international remake is undeniably a thrilling watch but, despite its extortionate budget, fails to match the Danish original
Titane: An enrapturing ruthless body horror nightmare

Titane: An enrapturing ruthless body horror nightmare

Following a young girl as she recovers from a traumatic car accident, Julia Ducournau’s Titane is one of the most anticipated horror films of the year
Confessions of an Oak House resident

Confessions of an Oak House resident

Inside the Oak House ‘prison’ – one working toilet and an ever-growing mountain of dirty dishes
Constructing Cottonopolis: Exploring Manchester’s Architectural Treasures

Constructing Cottonopolis: Exploring Manchester’s Architectural Treasures

A guide to exploring the industrial architecture on your doorstep
International Film: Tetsuo – A combination of gross-out body horror and cyberpunk cynicism

International Film: Tetsuo – A combination of gross-out body horror and cyberpunk cynicism

A Japanese business man is slowly consumed by machinery in this cerebral, fast paced horror staple
Eternals: An ethnically diverse cast can’t save the characters’ flawed backstories

Eternals: An ethnically diverse cast can’t save the characters’ flawed backstories

The most recent entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Eternals epitomises everything that is bad, standardised, and dull about the MCU
Cramming and coffees: Study cafés near you

Cramming and coffees: Study cafés near you

Your guide to Manchester’s study cafes: charging points, WiFi passwords, and cheap coffee