The Apprentice review: A surprisingly solid Trump biopic
The Apprentice doesn’t offer any startling revelations, but with some stellar performances, it’s an insightful and compelling look at one of the most notorious men in the world
Shaun of the Dead 20 years on: A classic British response to crisis
Even 20 years after its initial release, Edgar Wright’s cult classic Shaun of the Dead can tell us a lot about how Brits respond to a crisis
“Don’t touch that dial now, we’re just getting started”: P.T. and hindsight
A decade after its release, P.T. is still the scariest piece of media I’ve ever had the (dis)pleasure of consuming
The ‘ghost with the most’ sequel: Why an authentic Beetlejuice sequel is nowhere to be seen
In 1988, supernatural comedy Beetlejuice propelled (then unknown director) Tim Burton into a career of success and recognition; defined by his eccentric, later coined ‘Burtonesque’, visual style, ‘kooky’ characters and whimsical fantasy stories.
New Wuthering Heights adaptation: Are we limited to the same faces in Hollywood?
Fans slam Wuthering Heights director Emerald Fennell’s decision to cast Jacob Elordi in a “dark skinned” role alongside Margot Robbie
Kneecap review: Boisterous, bold, and brilliant
Directed by Rich Peppiatt, Kneecap is a semi-fictionalized musical biopic that follows the formation and rise of the real-life group Kneecap, but at its core, it emphasises the importance of preserving the Irish language, and by extension, Irish culture and identity
Blink twice, or avert your eyes? A critique of Blink Twice’s handling of sensitive material
Does Blink Twice handle sensitive material in a brave and astute way, or does it sacrifice sensitivity for a heavy-handed shock factor?
Interstellar: A tenth anniversary retrospective
As Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar reaches its tenth anniversary, it’s worth exploring why it has remained a firm favourite in the eyes of many fans
Megalopolis review: A wonderfully strange mess
Francis Ford Coppola’s return to the big screen is a catastrophe, but it is a uniquely enjoyable catastrophe
In Vogue: The 90s review: Compulsory viewing for fashion fanatics
For those of us that weren’t alive to witness this transformative decade in pop culture, In Vogue: The 90s is the next best thing
Cosy capitalism and Stardew Valley
With damning reminders of real-world economic disparities, Stardew Valley is an incredible caricature of how the expectations of equal work and play are simply pipe dreams in an emulation of rural capitalism
The Substance: This year’s most divisive film?
Coralie Fargeat presents us with The Substance: an absurdist, unfiltered take on society’s obsession with women’s perfection
The best TV shows set in Manchester
Whether you’re a returning student or new to Manchester, here are some of the best TV shows set in our buzzing city, all available for you to binge at your leisure
Adios tres amigos – farewell to Top Gear, a seminal yet controversial car show
Following the final episode of The Grand Tour, we examine how the television exploits of Clarkson, Hammond and May were both heartwarming and divisive
Northern Naughtiness: Thank Goodness You’re Here! Review
Absurdist, quite rude, and intensely Northern, Thank Goodness You’re Here! is an absolute delight
Lost turns 20: the groundbreaking show that redefined television history
Lost is celebrating its 20th anniversary and is finally getting the attention it deserves
After so many layoffs, what’s even left of the games industry?
In the midst of even more announced layoffs, the games industry appears to be completely floundering
Three cute games for de-stressing
What could be better for stress than soft colours, cute animals and vegetables with rocket launchers?
Dark Soles: Another Crab’s Treasure review
Cute and quirky, Aggro Crab’s latest release follows the ‘souls’ gameplay formula almost to a fault
The complete Fallout timeline, explained
Some Fallout fans are concerned that its TV show contradicts the canon. Here’s why it doesn’t