Both quirky and heartwarming, this mockumentary/stop-motion hybrid delivers profound musings on loss, community, and change, with a healthy dose of laughs on the side

“…this is set in Manchester!”

Darren Aronofsky’s latest film The Whale is dividing audiences – including our film section! We debate if it’s worth your time

Ariana DeBose pays tribute to women in film in a very questionable rap performed at the BAFTAs

The anticipated sequel to revolutionary CGI film, Avatar, has finally arrived, yet audiences are not convinced it lives up to expectations

Women Talking shows us what women living in a rural religious community will decide when faced with the future of their survival

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the latest MCU movie and first of Phase Five is here, and, unfortunately, it missed more than it hit

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

We interview Dr Ingrid Rembold about the University of Manchester’s new Medieval Film Club

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 is sweeping the awards circuit as a timely reminder of how necessary its anti-war sentiment is

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

Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?

Our own DIY Hollywood roundtable, a discussion of our film teams predictions for this year’s Oscars

Recent on-set photos of the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black have prompted questions about how Hollywood biopics disturbingly exploit women

Mary Nighy’s directorial debut explores themes of female friendship and coercive control

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?

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 portrays the impact of genocidal trauma on a fourteen-year-old Palestinian girl

Kieron Moore speaks to The Mancunion on queer filmmaking; making your first feature; and what fantasy films mean to queer communities