Film Archive

Grimmfest 2021: Forgiveness
Predictable jump scares and poorly written characters make Foregiveness a troubling and dull watch

Grimmfest 2021: The Spore
Jason Fox reviews D.M Cunningham’s new post pandemic thriller

Grimmfest 2021: Slapface – Poignant, haunting and cerebral
Mirabelle Lee and August Maturo star in Slapface and talk to us about their experiences on set

Grimmfest 2021: Hotel Poseidon – A movie you cannot forget
Inspired by hotel horror flicks like The Shining, Hotel Poseidon is an uncomfortable and surreal exploration of one mans psyche

Grimmfest 2021: The Guest Room
A modern day Edgar Allan Poe novella, The Guest Room is a mysterious and aesthetically gothic thriller

Grimmfest 2021: On the 3rd Day
The 3rd Day is a gruesomely fun watch which relishes its pulpy themes and unapologetic core

INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction
Exploring the facets and films that made up the Japanese New Wave, Jason Fox introduces one of the most exciting movements of cinematic history

GOLDEN OLDIES: The Watermelon Woman – A Landmark in Black Film History
Re-visiting Caryl Dunye’s landmark film ‘The Watermelon Woman’

KINOFILM: Festival Preview
Welcome to Kinofilm, the most exciting short film festival coming to Manchester this week!

Diversity Problems: In the Heights adaption received backlash
Hamilton writer Lin-Manuel Miranda faces backlash over In the Heights film adaption.
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The Evolution of an Emotional Bond
Amid criticism, Craig’s increased vulnerability as Bond has historical foundations in the original novels.

The Green Knight: Dev Patel shines in spectacular medieval adventure
Dev Patel shines in A24’s new adaption of medieval romance and chivalry

Disney’s Cruella: De Vil-lishly Entertaining
A review of Emma Stone’s latest performance as Cruella and the re-imagining of on one of Disney’s classic films, 101 Dalmations

Where to Watch: A Guide to Manchester’s Cinemas
Where are Manchester’s best cinemas? The Mancunion answers this question with a cohesive list of the best places to go around the city

No Time To Die: Takes too long to die
Daniel Craig’s final outing as Bond is packed full of action and homages to his time in the role.

Gloriously Horrifying: Grimmfest Preview
Be prepared to be horrified, disturbed and spooked at this year’s Grimmfest.

Sundance London 2021: The Sparks Brothers – interview and review
Joe McFadden interviews Edgar Wright at Sundance London 2021 about his new documentary The Sparks Brothers.
The Exciting World of Mancunion Film!
Known for its exciting and edgy art scene, The Mancunion introduces you to Manchester’s cinematic history.

Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 3 – CODA, Pleasure, and more
The third day of Sundance London 2021 featured a wide variety of films, ranging from Sian Heder’s indie coming-of-age darling CODA to the European pornography drama Pleasure. Read on for a recap and review of day 3.

Sundance London 2021 recap: Day 2 – The Nest, Zola, and more
The second day of Sundance London 2021 featured a wide variety of films, ranging from 80s financial drama The Nest, starring Jude Law, to Zola, the first ever film to be based on a viral twitter thread. Read on for a recap and review of day 2.