Director of Medusa Deluxe, one of the best British films of the decade, Tom Hardiman joins me to talk all things films and filmmaking

The Last Blossom is an intensely human film which reflects on the meaningful moments of a man’s life.

Little Amélie or the Character of Rain is a highly sentimental animated triumph with plenty of feeling.

I Am Frankelda offers a bold concept but does not manage to achieve enough substance.

A favourite for an Oscar, Arco – a unique, heart-wrenching, powerful story – is completely justified in its critical acclaim.

A staple of Manchester Animation Festival’s line-up is their New Animated Voices showcase, a screening where they play a curated selection of the best animated shorts.

The Predator franchise brings its titular antagonist to the driver’s seat, marking a strange but exciting change of pace.

Screening at Leeds Film Festival, Bi Gan’s Resurrection is a monumental love letter to film and creativity

Sentimental Value is pretty easily my favourite film of the year, even amongst very stacked competition, and I have been desperate to see it again since its release.

Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest installation explores how isolation breeds belief in the imaginary, and how this resonates with our current political climate.

Hamnet is a tender tragedy based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel. It studies, with unbelievable soreness, how the death of William Shakespeare’s only son tore apart his family and motivated what would become widely recognised as the greatest play of all time.

What began as a social experiment over a decade ago has become one of today’s most streamed reality shows. But does this popularity reveal something deeper about dating in society?

A profound portrayal of the person behind the icon, exploring isolation, struggle, and the search for direction.

Julia Ducournau’s latest, Alpha, proves that one of the most exciting directors of the 21st century isn’t infallible

If you were then to tell a film bro you had, in fact, seen the film which they revere so dearly, they would then proceed to ask you “well, did you really GET it?” Andrzej Zuławski’s film Cosmos may put an end to this

I talk with Steve Henderson ahead of the 11th run of the Manchester Animation Festival.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s new action thriller, One Battle After Another, serves up a scarily realistic action-thriller masterpiece

Manchester’s Grimmfest saw a wide array of titles from World War 2 Shark films to grounded Manchester based thrillers. Here are the four films I saw and thought were particularly worth your attention

There’s no better time to dive into a world of supernatural film and TV than now – but we know jump scares aren’t for everyone. This guide rounds up the best picks for the season, from uncanny Halloween-style watches to cosy autumn stories

Kenichi Ugana is a cult film star on the rise with three films out just this year. I spoke to him at Grimmfest 2025 about his new film and his crazy productivity.