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The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone review
9th April 2022

The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone review

The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone: is it that much worse than its predecessors? Find out here
MANIFF 2022: Proxy Emotion
7th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: Proxy Emotion

MANIFF 2022: Korean sci-fi drama fails to offer anything other than a bland and predictable social critique
MANIFF 2022: Spaghetti Junction
7th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: Spaghetti Junction

MANIFF 2022: Kirby McClure’s debut feature is cinematically gorgeous but struggles to deliver an engaging and comprehensive plot
The Godfather Part II: Intergenerational conflict at the heart of mafia epic
6th April 2022

The Godfather Part II: Intergenerational conflict at the heart of mafia epic

This mafia masterpiece has more to say than just action, corruption and murder – at its core are pertinent questions about immigrant status and a changing set of values in the face of the ‘American Dream’.
MANIFF 2022: Poser
6th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: Poser

MANIFF 2022: Poser combines podcasting and niche musicians to depict the obsessions of a less basic than she’d like to admit young 20 something in New York
MANIFF 2022: The Feast
6th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: The Feast

MANIFF 2022: A creepy local Welsh girl, a glutinous aristocrat and a family rife with sinister greed constitute this unsettling contribution to folkloric horror
MANIFF 2022: Blank
6th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: Blank

MANIFF 2022: A witty mix of sci-fi horror and family melodrama, Natalie Kennedy delivers in her first foray into the genre
MANIFF 2022: We’re All in This Together
5th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: We’re All in This Together

MANIFF 2022: Katie Boland acts in, directs, writes, and produces her directorial debut We’re All in This Together
“I Don’t Fear You” Godfather: my first time with the mafia masterpiece
5th April 2022

“I Don’t Fear You” Godfather: my first time with the mafia masterpiece

Pip Carew tackles the most revered film of all time and sees if The Godfather delivers on its mammoth reputation.
The Godfather: Anatomy of a classic
4th April 2022

The Godfather: Anatomy of a classic

Quoted by everything from The Sopranos to Family Guy, Francis Ford Coppola’s mafia saga has become one of America’s foundational artworks – and for good reason

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MANIFF 2022: Compartment no. 6
4th April 2022

MANIFF 2022: Compartment no. 6

MANIFF 2022: In this Cannes-winning film, a young woman travelling to subpolar Russia forms an unlikely connection with her compartment mate
Oscars 2022: CODA crowned Best Picture
3rd April 2022

Oscars 2022: CODA crowned Best Picture

Simple and unmemorable CODA was recognised as the Best Picture of the year, but 2022 Oscars made headlines for an entirely different reason
MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2
3rd April 2022

MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2

MANIFF 2022: 18 1/2 combines wit, romance, thriller and politics to create a highly entertaining 70’s comedy
The Big Review: The Batman – The Bat and the Cat fall flat
1st April 2022

The Big Review: The Batman – The Bat and the Cat fall flat

Whilst undeniably a new take on the caped crusader, Matt Reeves’ recent The Batman misses the mark and only manages to offer a two-dimensional mystery slog
Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest
29th March 2022

Red Rocket: Simon Rex shines in redneck Texas sex-fest

Simon Rex plays charming predator in Sean Baker’s latest film
Turning Red is turning heads
28th March 2022

Turning Red is turning heads

Pixar’s new feature Turning Red is a story of female friendships and tackles important issues like never before
2021 in Film: A Year of Women in Horror
26th March 2022

2021 in Film: A Year of Women in Horror

From the Netflix flagship films to the independent low budget flicks, 2021 has been a big year for female dominated horror movies. Dan Collins looks back at the female stars, auteurs and writers of the last year.
Final 2022 Oscars Predictions
25th March 2022

Final 2022 Oscars Predictions

The Power of the Dog or CODA? On the homestretch of the season, Head of Culture Michal Wasilewski presents his final predictions for 2022 Oscars.
Time testing The Bechdel Test
25th March 2022

Time testing The Bechdel Test

Pip Carew and Daniel Collins give a detailed analysis of films which pass and fail the bechdel test and examine it’s importance
History of film: The first female filmmakers and their feminist message
25th March 2022

History of film: The first female filmmakers and their feminist message

Florrie Evans explores the first female filmmakers, highlighting their most famous films and their feminist message