With an abundance of films glorifying war or depicting its experience in a distorted way, accurate portraying war in cinema is more important than ever before
Sandleristas rejoice for the prodigal son has returned with his latest comedy caper, Hubie Halloween
Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things has a lot to say but doesn’t give much reason to listen, writes Tom Kuson
Manchester’s film scene has a lot to offer this academic year, with a range of events and festivals scheduled to take place
Tara Bharadia explains why fans of the original film will love the musical adaptation of Back to the Future
Oh, Sorry is a eloquently written and performed short film that beautifully captures the grieving process and the acceptance that follows, writes Lily Rosenberg
Karoline Herfurth’s Stockholm syndrome-based romantic comedy Sweethearts is neither romantic nor particularly funny, writes Deputy Film Editor Josh Sandy
Kayleigh Crawford reviews Super Duper Close Up at the Royal Exchange Theatre
Featuring a standout performance from Elizabeth Moss, Leigh Whannell’s adaptation of HG Wells’ 1897 novel is a masterclass in updating a classic character for the 21st century, writes Carl Fitzgerald
In the first edition of our international cinema feature we take a look at our favourite French and Italian films
Heidy Lo explores the ways in which romanticising moments can help us make the most of life
Bafta has revealed 120 changes to membership, voting and campaigning rules in an attempt to diversify nominees
This Is Not Berlin is a sensual portrait of Mexico’s underground scene amid the social and political turmoil of the 1980s, writes Michal Wasilewski
Theatre Editor Jay Darcy, Ana Maria Ortiz and Alan Cook review the worldwide premiere of the musical adaptation of Back to the Future, starring Tony winner Roger Bart, at the Opera House in Manchester
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s 2000 directorial debut Amores perros provides a look into the class structure in Mexico City that is still relevant today, writes Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska
In light of the raft of sexual misconduct allegations within the film industry, Zofia Gryf-Lowczowska discusses whether or not we truly can separate art from its artist
Carl Fitzgerald reviews Jessica Hausner’s “stunning” and “fantastically creepy” plant-based thriller
In celebration of Manchester’s upcoming Women In Media, this week’s recommendation column features the film section’s writers and editors highlighting their favourite female-directed films
