MANIFF 2022: Katie Boland acts in, directs, writes, and produces her directorial debut We’re All in This Together

Pip Carew tackles the most revered film of all time and sees if The Godfather delivers on its mammoth reputation.

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

MANIFF 2022: In this Cannes-winning film, a young woman travelling to subpolar Russia forms an unlikely connection with her compartment mate

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 combines wit, romance, thriller and politics to create a highly entertaining 70’s comedy

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

Simon Rex plays charming predator in Sean Baker’s latest film

Pixar’s new feature Turning Red is a story of female friendships and tackles important issues like never before

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.

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.

Pip Carew and Daniel Collins give a detailed analysis of films which pass and fail the bechdel test and examine it’s importance

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

Let’s spotlight the women behind the scenes of cinema, and acknowledge their best work.

Our writers at the film section compile a list of our favourite female directed films.

Michal Wasilewski revisits Jane Campion’s The Piano, analysing the classic film’s themes, cultural context, and relevance

For our next Golden Oldies, Tilly Price writes about her favourite period drama, Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon.

Kenneth Branagh is back as Poirot in a sequel that doesn’t quite live up to its promise but is a pleasant time nonetheless.

MANIFF returns to the Odeon Great Northern for its largest edition ever, featuring award-winning films from Cannes and BFI London

Sarah Taylor reviews Manchester Art Gallery’s retrospective exhibition on the life and works of prolific filmmaker, artist, and activist Derek Jarman.