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Manchester Animation Festival 2021: My Favourite War
24th November 2021

Manchester Animation Festival 2021: My Favourite War

Mila Filipova reviews My Favourite War as a part of the Manchester Animation Festival, held at HOME
GOLDEN OLDIES: ‘No Country for Young Men’ – The Last Picture Show at Fifty
24th November 2021

GOLDEN OLDIES: ‘No Country for Young Men’ – The Last Picture Show at Fifty

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show, a coming-of-age drama set in a small Texan town
The ‘rawness’ of female puberty; Raw as a coming of age film
24th November 2021

The ‘rawness’ of female puberty; Raw as a coming of age film

Through the lens of body horror, Julia Ducouranu’s 2016 film ‘Raw’ goes against the classic ‘coming of age’ story, exploring the harrowing realities of female puberty.
The Harder They Fall: Review
22nd November 2021

The Harder They Fall: Review

Stylish and comedic, the new black Western The Harder They Fall combines its diverse soundtrack with gun fighting thrills and horse chasing adventure
GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing
22nd November 2021

GOLDEN OLDIES: The Thing

Revisiting our favourite golden oldies, this time a spine chilling sci-fi horror which has gained a cult following since it’s original release
Edgar Wright Films Ranked
22nd November 2021

Edgar Wright Films Ranked

Tom Wrinch-Smith ranks Edgar Wright exploring his favourites and least favourites films from the director
Take it Further than the Dance Floor: Why is Spiking so Absent Onscreen?
22nd November 2021

Take it Further than the Dance Floor: Why is Spiking so Absent Onscreen?

Despite the growing prominence of spiking, film and TV seem to address the issue all too infrequently. Here’s why!
Passing Review: Racial identity, friendship, and jealousy in 1920s New York
20th November 2021

Passing Review: Racial identity, friendship, and jealousy in 1920s New York

Set in vibrant 1920s New York, Rebecca Hall’s debut feature is a unique commentary on racial identity, jealousy, and finding one’s community
Spencer Review: A spoon-fed affront to intellect
20th November 2021

Spencer Review: A spoon-fed affront to intellect

Spencer is a messy, spoon-fed affront to intellect that feverishly meanders its way through its almost 2 hour runtime
The French Dispatch Review: Anderson unfettered – three reviews of three stories
20th November 2021

The French Dispatch Review: Anderson unfettered – three reviews of three stories

As a film that attempts to capture the array of stories being covered by the numerous journalists of the French Dispatch paper, it feels only fitting that we at the Mancunion follow suit as four of our journalists tackle the story that is Wes Anderson’s new film.

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Last Night in Soho Review: Edgar Wright chooses style over storyline
19th November 2021

Last Night in Soho Review: Edgar Wright chooses style over storyline

Despite its glorious design and chilling colour palette, Edgar Wright’s new film at times goes for narrative style over substance
KINOFILM 2021: Women in Film Selection – Short Films Fall Short
19th November 2021

KINOFILM 2021: Women in Film Selection – Short Films Fall Short

Ella Robinson reviews the ‘Women in Film’ collection shown as part of Kinofilm festival at Chapeltown picture house
KINOFILM 2021: LGBTQ Shorts
19th November 2021

KINOFILM 2021: LGBTQ Shorts

Kinofilm’s LGBTQ Shorts Programme showcases a variety of queer short films, from a lesbian war drama to a family dramedy
KINOFILM 2021: The Pebble and the Boy
18th November 2021

KINOFILM 2021: The Pebble and the Boy

Mila Filipova writes a review for Kinofest’s The Pebble and the Boy, exploring the director’s love of music and the 80s decade.
KINOFILM 2021: Short Italian programme
18th November 2021

KINOFILM 2021: Short Italian programme

Mila Filipova gives us an insight into the Italian shorts at Manchester’s local festival, Kinofest 2021
KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection
18th November 2021

KINOFILM 2021: International Award-Winning Selection

Mila Filipova explores the award winning selection of International films shown at Kinofilm fest 2021.
My Experience at Cannes Film Festival
17th November 2021

My Experience at Cannes Film Festival

Having attended Cannes this summer, Michal Wasilewski shares his festival experiences and thoughts about this year’s greatest films
Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror
13th November 2021

Lust and Terror: Exploring the Evolution of Erotic Horror

Born out of a post war slump and growing permissiveness, the genre of erotic horror remains one of the most controversial and influential in cinema history
US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided
11th November 2021

US Film Industry Strike of 60,000 Workers Narrowly Avoided

Production crew walk out prevented at last minute as union begins negotiations for better working conditions
Halloween Kills: Review
10th November 2021

Halloween Kills: Review

Halloween Kills delivers thrills and gore but falls short on anything resembling an interesting plot