Jon Stevenson’s directorial debut Rent-A-Pal is an intriguing character study ultimately let down by its underdeveloped script and weak ending, writes Ross McFadden
Bafta has revealed 120 changes to membership, voting and campaigning rules in an attempt to diversify nominees
The Prestige may be the key to understanding Nolan’s filmmaking
Georgina Davidson discusses locally curated culture of The Congleton Jazz and Blues Festival with Documentary Director Callum Hilditch-Crimes
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy explains why we must not merely mourn Naya Rivera’s tragic death but also celebrate her terrific life
The BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s ‘Normal People’ has recently burst on to our screens and gifted the nation with the perfect escape from the monotony of lockdown
This Is Not Berlin is a sensual portrait of Mexico’s underground scene amid the social and political turmoil of the 1980s, writes Michal Wasilewski
Loop is an unoriginal take on time travel films and is better suited to the teenage audience of streaming services than film festivals, writes Michal Wasilewski
Up From the Streets has a broad focus, but succeeds in creating a thoroughly enjoyable introduction to the musical history of New Orleans
Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things has a lot to say but doesn’t give much reason to listen, writes Tom Kuson
Wondering what films are coming out in the next few months? Check out our overview of the most interesting ones and pick something for yourself
The Painted Bird is a visually stunning but emotionally empty tale of brutality in a lawless time, writes Michal Wasilewski
Manchester’s film scene has a lot to offer this academic year, with a range of events and festivals scheduled to take place
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy outlines why Reality Z, a post-apocalypse Netflix show based on Charlie Brooker’s Dead Set, is an apocalyptic mess of biblical proportions
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy problematises the wish-fulfilment fantasy approach that Netflix have taken with their new series Hollywood
In this time of need, Sam James lists his Top 20 British Films and Television Shows
Manchester Film Festival 2020’s Narrative Shorts 2 were political, satirical and, at times, heartwarming, writes Harley Weng U Pun
Chris Thomas’ Let’s Roll is a hilarious and heartwarming look at resilience and overcoming adversity surrounding the infamous Gloucester cheese rolling competition
