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The Bikeriders review: Jeff Nichols’ mythology of the motorcycle gang | LIFF 2023
This chronicle of a fictional motorcycle gang hit Leeds Film Festival to a packed crowd but are its bold stylistic choices ultimately its downfall?

The top 10 films to watch this autumn
It’s autumn and time to get cosy in front of the small screen. If you’re struggling with what to watch this year, this is your list to consult

Manchester Animation Festival director Steve Henderson: “Animation for all” | MAF 2023
Director of Manchester Animation Festival sits down to talk about this years programme and the threat of distributors and AI in the world of animation

Wes Anderson’s medley of Roald Dahl short films: Theatrical style combines with Dahl’s fantasy to varying effects
Following his retelling of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Wes Anderson is back once again in the Roald Dahl universe – only this time with four short films premiering on Netflix

Tiger Stripes review: Malaysian body horror for the TikTok era | FilmFear 2023
Amanda Nell Eu makes her directorial debut with soft body horror Tiger Stripes

The aesthetic world of Sofia Coppola
Ahead of the release of Priscilla, The Mancunion dives into the chic, pastel-coloured world of the director Sofia Coppola

Fritz Lang’s M: The perfect thriller
Despite being made nearly a century ago, Fritz Lang’s classic lives up to be one of the best thrillers of all time

All six DiCaprio and Scorsese collaborations ranked
With Killers of the Flower Moon riding high on critics reviews and early awards buzz, find out where it ranks amongst all of Scorsese and DiCaprio’s collaborations

There’s Something in the Barn review: Ancient elves and millennial Americans collide in witty Norwegian Christmas horror | FilmFear 2023
Magnus Martens’ festive black comedy sees it’s UK premiere as part of FilmFear at Manchester’s HOME cinema

Revisiting Scorsese’s Marvel soapbox
As The Wolf of Wall Street turns ten and Killers of the Flower Moon hits cinemas, The Mancunion reflects on Scorsese’s reluctant debt to spectacle
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Preview: Manchester Animation Festival | MAF 2023
Manchester Animation Festival is back at HOME cinema with everything from the long-awaited Chicken Run sequel to Lego stop motion workshops

Preview: Leeds International Film Festival | LIFF 2023
Manchester’s little brother in the North Leeds is home to one of the UK’s largest film festivals with its latest edition spanning over two weeks this November

SCALA!!! review: A cinema that “changed lives and blew minds” | FilmFear 2023
FilmFear in collaboration with Manchester’s HOME cinema presents SCALA!!!, a vibrant documentary centred around the legendary London cinema

Oppenheimer reflections: The most ambitious biopic to date
The Mancunion reflect on the successes and flaws of one of the most critically acclaimed but divisive films of the year

Sitting in Bars with Cake review: A bitter-sweet surprise
Amazon Prime’s new film will entice you with romance and cake but its poignant reflections on life will make you stay

The Exorcist: Believer review – A goofy attempt to reboot a terrifying classic
After his Halloween Trilogy, David Gordon Green returns to reboot another classic horror, unfortunately, the result leaves a sour taste

Scorsese’s Shutter Island: Unforgiven and beyond redemption
In light of Scorsese’s recent comments, we go back to reexamine the mixed messaging of one of the director’s messier efforts

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review – A celebration of all things Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s latest concert film brings collective joy amongst her fans as she performs her biggest hits for three whole hours

10 things I hate about Tinder: Why watching rom-coms is so cathartic in the midst of romantic turmoil
From When Harry Met Sally to Richard Curtis, comfort and catharsis are at the heart of the rom-com genre

Preview: Manchester’s Festival of Fantastic Films
Manchester’s unique celebration of horror and genre film returns with a fascinating mix of archive classics and new international shorts.