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Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?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?
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
Global Cinema Series: Touching Down in Japan
The Mancunion film team explore how Japanese film has captured audiences’ imagination and examines Japan as a titan of global cinema
HOME’s homage to Julie Christie this British Film Stars season
HOME cinema embraces the Swinging Sixties with an ode to Julie Christie during its British Film Stars season
‘Tis the Season for Cheesy Christmas Movies!
The Mancunion have compiled a comprehensive list of the cheesiest movies to watch this Christmas, complete with cheese ratings