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Review: Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Review: Gorillaz: Reject False Icons

Georgina Davidson takes a look at Gorillaz: Reject False Icons, the latest documentary from the innovative and enigmatic virtual band, and reflects on the creativity and influence of their illustrious twenty-year career
The Old Bank Residency: more than a cinema

The Old Bank Residency: more than a cinema

Visiting The Old Bank Residency in NOMA, Darcie Tickner chats to the owner and discovers what the space is all about
Abstract: The Art of Design – Our Planet for artists

Abstract: The Art of Design – Our Planet for artists

David N Rose reviews the ‘gorgeous’ Abstract: The Art of Design series on Netflix
Sundance London 2019: In Conversation With Alison Klayman

Sundance London 2019: In Conversation With Alison Klayman

Alison Klayman sits down with film editor Tobias Soar to talk about her documentary, political filmmaking, Steve Bannon and humanising evil
Sundance London 2019: Apollo 11

Sundance London 2019: Apollo 11

An audiovisual spectacle to behold, Apollo 11 is a documentary like no other, writes film editor Tobias Soar from Sundance London
Pornography: BBC Three lays it bare

Pornography: BBC Three lays it bare

Joe Carroll speaks to Cameron Dale, a recent participant of BBC Three’s Porn Laid Bare, a documentary showing the real side of pornography industry
Documentary on the big screen: UoM graduates at the RAI film festival

Documentary on the big screen: UoM graduates at the RAI film festival

Kizzy Bray reviews five films from University of Manchester graduates at the annual RAI documentary film festival
Review: Maiden

Review: Maiden

Alex Holmes tells the incredible story of Tracey Edwards and the first all women crew compete in the Whitbread round the world honestly and creatively, writes Alex Walker
MANIFF 2019: Meeting Gorbachev

MANIFF 2019: Meeting Gorbachev

Erin McKay – Werner Herzog explores the rise and fall of the eighth and final Premier of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev.
Review: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

Review: Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes

Looks can be deceiving
Review: FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

Review: FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened

Netflix’s recent documentary on FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened, directed by Chris Smith, sheds light on this disaster.
Review: Three Identical Strangers

Review: Three Identical Strangers

Three Identical Strangers is directed by Tim Wardle and tells the story of the initial reunion and multifaceted aftermath of triplets who were unbeknownst to themselves, separated at birth. This documentary had been on my radar for some time and I was pulled in by the promise of the unearthing of a shocking secret. When it came […]
Review: They Shall Not Grow Old

Review: They Shall Not Grow Old

A transformative, powerful, and simple documentary, They Shall Not Grow Old must be seen
Review: Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Review: Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Madeleine Peden reviews Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. – a documentary following rapper M.I.A which explores her civil war torn background and migration to the UK
A Database of Beautiful People

A Database of Beautiful People

A Database of Beautiful People is a collection of interviews collected on YouTube which discuss everything and anything with people around the world
Review: Oriented

Review: Oriented

‘Oriented’ is a documentary following three Palestinian Gay friends, living in Israel who are raising awareness of LGBTQ rights in Israel

The Village Angels: The everyday heroes of Manchester’s Village star in new documentary

Mancunian charity front national initiative to make nightlife more LGBT inclusive in new film

Review: Airport ’87

Central Library’s select but charming collection of photographs captures the vibrant atmosphere of Manchester Airport thirty years ago

How to become a minimalist

Millions now consider themselves to be minimalists. James Johnson talks through how it can help you to live a more deliberate life.

Interview: Chadden Hunter

Science & Technology Editor, Georgie Hines, sits down with Planet Earth II producer Chadden Hunter to discuss conservation, the challenges of nature filmmaking, and what’s in store next