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Top 5: Bowie songs in film
Much of the late legend David Bowie’s music has been used brilliantly in film—here are our picks for the five best times his songs elevated movie scenes to brilliance
Review: The Revenant
The Revenant is a revenge tale that features an astonishingly committed performance from Leonardo DiCaprio and masterful direction from Alejandro Iñárritu
NOTFORONLINE Mancunion choice: Most anticipated games of 2016
Welcome back to the new year. To kick off the first issue of 2016, we in the Games section have decided to inform you all of what games we are looking forward to in this new year. These games span multiple consoles and are of multiple genres but all of them are looking to be […]
Review: Joy
In comparison to David O. Russell’s previous, award winning pieces of work, Joy’s lack of warmth and depth leaves it missing the mark
Review: The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight may not stand up as one of Tarantino’s finest films, but on its own terms it is an enjoyable flick featuring strong performances and the director’s trademark sharp dialogue
TV Binge: Fargo
This TV ‘adaptation’ of the Coen brothers’ classic movie, Fargo, is a black comedy gem that fully deserves its high acclaim
Review: The Good Dinosaur
Pixar’s second movie this year, The Good Dinosaur, is beautifully animated, but fails to fully live up to the inventiveness of its premise
HOME Pick of the Week: Carol
Carol is a masterfully-directed love drama, anchored by astonishing performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara
Review: Subterfuge
Forget about conquering on land, Subterfuge is all about conquering the sea, and you can do it all from the comfort of your phone. But is it worth the time?
HOME Pick of the Week: The Dressmaker
The Dressmaker features fine humour and a quality performance from Kate Winslet, even though it lacks tonal consistency throughout its runtime
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Review: Black Mass
Black Mass is a derivative and unexceptional gangster flick that is elevated by strong performances from Johnny Depp and Joel Edgerton
Review: Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies succeeds as a decent espionage drama, and bears many of Steven Spielberg’s best and worst tendencies
Top 5: Films set in Paris
Paris stands as one of the liveliest cultural hubs in the world—here are five of the best films set in this shining metropolis
Review: Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Travel back in time to Victorian London in this year’s Assassin’s Creed game. Does it stand tall when compared to its predecessor? Find out in our review!
Review: Vase
This independent film, Vase, brings British skate films to a whole new level
Review: Güeros
Inspired by the French New Wave, Güeros is a stylish and beautiful coming of age movie
NOT-FOR-ONLINE-PLEASE-SUB Mancunion’s Choice: Games of the Year
2015 was a good year for gaming, so all of us in the Gaming Mancunion have picked out our top 3 games of the year!
TV Binge: Master of None
Master of None’s sharp comedy and cinematic style make it another stellar entry to the Netflix originals canon
Review: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Mockingjay – Part 2, the final instalment of The Hunger Games franchise, can’t help but feel like a drawn-out cash-grabbing exercise
Fallout 4 – Review
Fallout 4 was one of the most anticipated games of 2015. The big question on everyone’s mind though, is does it stand up to its predecessors? Find out