Film Archive

The cat’s out the bag: Puss in Boots sets a new standard for children’s cinema
Puss in Boots is back and better than ever with its stunning animation, emotional depth, and innovative storytelling taking children’s cinema to a whole new level

Meet UoM’s new medieval film club
We interview Dr Ingrid Rembold about the University of Manchester’s new Medieval Film Club

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker
We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers

All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is Hell
All Quiet on the Western Front is sweeping the awards circuit as a timely reminder of how necessary its anti-war sentiment is

Brendan Fraser and the failure of the fat suit
Brendan Fraser has been critically praised for donning a fat suit in Aronofsky’s latest film, the question is: are fat suits still offensive?

Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men
Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?

Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023
Our own DIY Hollywood roundtable, a discussion of our film teams predictions for this year’s Oscars

Why can’t we leave dead women alone? The perils of the biopic
Recent on-set photos of the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black have prompted questions about how Hollywood biopics disturbingly exploit women

Alice, Darling review: A poignant portrayal of psychological abuse
Mary Nighy’s directorial debut explores themes of female friendship and coercive control

Do blockbusters stand a chance at the Oscars?
Blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis received multiple nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, but do these summer flicks stand a chance against the usual Oscar fare?
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Everything Everywhere All At Once: 2023’s Oscar darling
There’s a lot of hype surrounding Everything Everywhere All at Once but does it deserve a win at this year’s Academy Awards?

Farha: Palestinian history through the female gaze
Farha portrays the impact of genocidal trauma on a fourteen-year-old Palestinian girl
In conversation with Kieron Moore: Independent queer filmmaking in the 21st century
Kieron Moore speaks to The Mancunion on queer filmmaking; making your first feature; and what fantasy films mean to queer communities

“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna
In honour of LGBTQIA+ History Month, The Mancunion speaks to Ana Maria Jessie Serna about Pan-Africanism, Black and queer documentary filmmaking

The necessity of Oakley’s Blue Jean
The Mancunion went to the preview and premiere of Blue Jean followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers behind the project

Get your popcorn ready for 2023’s biggest movies
A comprehensive preview of 2023’s most anticipated blockbuster movies

A brave and bold new direction for DC
Have some characters from the upcoming DC movies got you scratching your head? Read for more info on these DC D-List heroes

The Fabelmans review: An ode to the power of the motion picture
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans is a moving tribute to the movies that made him

Babylon: Chazelle’s love letter to Hollywood
Damien Chazelle’s obsession with the glamour of Hollywood is taken to new heights in his new film Babylon.

Tár review: Power perverts art
Todd Field’s thrilling Tár is a refreshing take on the obsessed artist trope featuring a captivating performance by Cate Blanchett