An introduction to the films of Ken Loach
Get started with the films of Ken Loach with our guide to his career and filmography
I, Daniel Blake: Loach’s masterpiece continues to be worryingly relevant
Ahead of ken Loach’s latest film, the film section looks back at his late career masterpiece ‘I, Daniel Blake’ and it’s relevancy to Tory ruled Britain
Passages review: Desire has never been so pleasureless
Passages studies sexuality and desire through a queer love triangle but forgets about the pleasure in Mubi’s latest release
Past Lives review: Celine Song delivers an outstanding debut
Celine Song’s debut film about past lovers and what could have been will mend and simultaneously break your heart
Chevalier (2022): A Noble pursuit that falls short of greatness
Chevalier, released in the UK in June 2023, strives to ascend to the heights of the greatest period dramas but falls short of that lofty ambition
Interview with Luke Davies from Polari
The Mancunion spoke with Luke Davies head of Polari, a queer production company based in Manchester about Queer representation, the art of filmmaking, and untold stories.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods review: Superhero sequel gets sidetracked
Shazam! Fury of the Gods is a feel-good film which falls short of its forerunner
The Untold Stories of Black Women: A Thousand and One Review
A. V. Rockwell shows the importance of supporting Black women in Sundance Prize winning feature debut: A Thousand and One
Evil Dead Rise review: Mommy’s with the maggots now
Sam Raimi updates the Evil Dead franchise with the gruesomely amazing Evil Dead Rise. From its effects, to makeup and its in-the-moment plot, this film will keep you immersed.
A Good Person review: Riveting drama is rooted in reality
A Good Person offers a compelling meditation on grief, anchored by Florence Pugh’s lead performance and moving acting abilities.
Jeanne Dielman at HOME review: The greatest film of all time?
The Mancunion evaluates whether Chantal Akerman’s 1975 film, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles, is truly the best film of all time
MANIFF 2023: Everyday in Kaimuki
Everyday in Kaimuki screened at MANIFF23, some aspects of the film were enjoyable but ultimately, the film was underwhelming
¡Viva! 2023: La Casa entre los cactus
Carlota González-Adrio’s debut feature film is accompanied by a live Q&A for the 2023 ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival
Diversity and the long road ahead: The lack of female directors at the 2023 Academy Awards
It seems that once again the Academy Awards have let down female directors by failing to nominate a single one; here’s what we have to say about it.
Olan Collardy Interview: Reclaiming Narratives in Rye Lane
The Mancunion had the pleasure of speaking to Olan Collardy, Director of Photography on Raine Allen-Miller’s Rye Lane
Your Place or Mine review: Bop or Flop?
Is Netflix’s latest romcom ‘Your Place or Mine’ the latest in a series of flops for the streaming service?
How liminal spaces on-screen have captured imaginations
Liminal spaces in film and television create an immersive experience for audiences
Meet the film club doing it differently in Didsbury
The Didsbury Fictional Film Club is a new organisation dedicated to screening unique movies to residents of Greater Manchester
What’s Love Got to Do with It? review: Fickle feel-good film falls flat
Working Title’s latest romantic comedy leaves much to be desired
Skinamarink review: Experimental horror gem or monotonous art film?
This polarising and experimental horror film is slow and spreads its scares carefully, but its gut-wrenching frights and the sustained stomach knot you get while watching make it all worth it in this ambient horror experience