Film Archive
5th March 2023
Women Talking review: An act of female imagination
Women Talking shows us what women living in a rural religious community will decide when faced with the future of their survival
5th March 2023
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review
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
5th March 2023
The cat’s out the bag: Puss in Boots sets a new standard for children’s cinema
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
5th March 2023
Meet UoM’s new medieval film club
We interview Dr Ingrid Rembold about the University of Manchester’s new Medieval Film Club
5th March 2023
Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker
We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers
23rd February 2023
All Quiet on the Western Front review: War is Hell
All Quiet on the Western Front is sweeping the awards circuit as a timely reminder of how necessary its anti-war sentiment is
23rd February 2023
Brendan Fraser and the failure of the fat suit
Brendan Fraser has been critically praised for donning a fat suit in Aronofsky’s latest film, the question is: are fat suits still offensive?
16th February 2023
Why Oscars matter: A mixed bag for the little gold men
Are the Oscars still relevant in a post-Covid world or do they symbolise an outdated illusion of meritocracy in Hollywood?
16th February 2023
Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023
Our own DIY Hollywood roundtable, a discussion of our film teams predictions for this year’s Oscars
16th February 2023
Why can’t we leave dead women alone? The perils of the biopic
Recent on-set photos of the upcoming Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black have prompted questions about how Hollywood biopics disturbingly exploit women
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15th February 2023
Alice, Darling review: A poignant portrayal of psychological abuse
Mary Nighy’s directorial debut explores themes of female friendship and coercive control
15th February 2023
Do blockbusters stand a chance at the Oscars?
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?
15th February 2023
Everything Everywhere All At Once: 2023’s Oscar darling
There’s a lot of hype surrounding Everything Everywhere All at Once but does it deserve a win at this year’s Academy Awards?
15th February 2023
Farha: Palestinian history through the female gaze
Farha portrays the impact of genocidal trauma on a fourteen-year-old Palestinian girl
14th February 2023
In conversation with Kieron Moore: Independent queer filmmaking in the 21st century
Kieron Moore speaks to The Mancunion on queer filmmaking; making your first feature; and what fantasy films mean to queer communities
14th February 2023
“The most revolutionary thing to do is to show Black people having fun”: In conversation with Ana Serna
In honour of LGBTQIA+ History Month, The Mancunion speaks to Ana Maria Jessie Serna about Pan-Africanism, Black and queer documentary filmmaking
8th February 2023
The necessity of Oakley’s Blue Jean
The Mancunion went to the preview and premiere of Blue Jean followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers behind the project
8th February 2023
Get your popcorn ready for 2023’s biggest movies
A comprehensive preview of 2023’s most anticipated blockbuster movies
6th February 2023
A brave and bold new direction for DC
Have some characters from the upcoming DC movies got you scratching your head? Read for more info on these DC D-List heroes
2nd February 2023
The Fabelmans review: An ode to the power of the motion picture
Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans is a moving tribute to the movies that made him